VIII Route of the Chapels - Maceira
Event summary
The VIII Rota das Capelas – Maceira is a cycling and walking event taking place on January 11, 2026, in Maceira, Leiria. It features a 30 km bike ride and a 9 km walk, both open to all participants without physical limitations.
The event is not competitive and does not require licenses, welcoming participants of all levels to enjoy marked trails through roads and dirt paths with medium to low difficulty. The atmosphere is friendly and inclusive, encouraging community participation with a convivial lunch after the activities.
The program includes an opening of registration at 7:30 AM, a briefing before the start at 8:50 AM, and the departure of both the bike ride and the walk at 9:00 AM, followed by a group lunch at 12:30 PM. This makes it a perfect occasion for both sport and social interaction.
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Age categories/divisions: Open to all participants without physical limitations
Start/finish locations: Largo do Salão Paroquial, Maceira, Leiria
Start times per category/distance:
• BTT 30 km and Caminhada 9 km: 09:00
Bib pick-up time and location: From 07:30 at the secretariat tent in Largo das Festas de Santo Amaro
Participants limit: 400
Registration deadline: Until limit of 400 registrations or on the day of the event
Surface types: Roads, dirt trails, occasional asphalt
Course format: Marked route with tapes and arrows
Race routes:
• BTT approximately 30 km, medium/low difficulty
• Walk approximately 9 km
Toilets and aid station placement: Includes refreshments and safe support
Prizes: No competitive prizes; includes lunch and event gifts
Regulation link ↗ https://www.recordepessoal.pt/regulamento-viii-rota-das-capelas.pdf
Location
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BTT
BTT With lunch
Walking
With lunch Walking
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, event stickers, and gifts
🛟 Safety support: event insurance and support during the ride/walk
🥤 Aid stations: refreshments during the course
🚿 Showers and bike wash available
🏅 Finisher prize: convivial lunch included
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability included with registration
