The III Maratona BTT Sabores de Inverno Butelo & Casulas is a mountain bike marathon event scheduled for February 15, 2026, in Bragança, Portugal. It offers two main distances: a 65 km marathon and a 40 km half-marathon, catering to a wide range of participants from highly trained athletes to casual cyclists, including options for conventional bikes and e-bikes.

This competition is part of the Festival Sabores de Inverno promoted by the Municipality of Bragança and organized by União Ciclista de Bragança. It showcases the unique cultural heritage and traditional landscapes of the Bragança region, passing through emblematic villages and natural trails, providing a rich and scenic outdoor experience.

The event features categories open to all, including federated athletes competing in the Regional XCM Championship and a promotional category for licensed riders. The atmosphere is inclusive, combining competitive racing with options for leisure riding, with prizes awarded to top finishers and the most numerous team.

The Geotour Aldeias do Xisto 2026 is a mountain bike endurance event held over three days on February 20-22, 2026, in Fundão, Castelo Branco, Portugal. The race features an optional prologue of approximately 5-6 km and two main stages with distances of 70-80 km and 60-75 km, respectively, with significant elevation gains.

The event is open to all athletes aged 18 and over, federated or non-federated, with categories for solo riders (Elite, Masters, Veterans, both male and female) and a category for pairs. eBikes are allowed but do not receive classification. The race is navigated by GPS tracks provided by the organization.

The course traverses rural roads and trails through the scenic regions of Fundão, Covilhã, and Castelo Branco, offering a challenging and autonomous endurance experience. The event atmosphere combines competitive spirit with a respect for nature and local communities, including support such as medical teams, refreshments, and post-stage facilities.

The Raid Templários BTT is a mountain bike event taking place on March 8, 2026, in Tomar, Santarém. It offers two race formats: the Mini Raid of 35 km with 750 meters of elevation gain and medium physical and technical difficulty, and the Raid of 55 km with 1300 meters of elevation gain and medium/high physical difficulty.

The event is open to all mountain bike practitioners aged 12 and above for the Mini Raid and 18 and above for the Raid, with required responsibility terms for minors. E-bikes are allowed but not included in the official classification. The race routes showcase the best trails of Tomar, mostly on unpaved forest roads and paths, with marked tracks and control points.

The atmosphere is competitive with classifications by age categories and gender, including special categories for singlespeed and fatbike bikes. The event also features a convivial lunch and podium ceremonies, making it a well-organized and engaging mountain biking challenge.

The 5th Resistência BTT Penafirme is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on March 22, 2025, at Carmo & Silvério, Póvoa de Penafirme, Lisbon district. The event features three race options: 2-hour, 3-hour, and a 3-hour E-Bikes category, all on an approximately 9 km circuit per lap.

This race is open to all participants, both federated and non-federated, with various age and gender categories including sub23, elites, masters, and e-bikes. The event is organized by Clube Académico de Penafirme and offers a friendly and accessible environment with an easy difficulty level, making it suitable for riders of different skill levels.

The race atmosphere is competitive yet welcoming, with individual and team participation allowed. Support and services like road safety, aid stations, and access to warm showers contribute to a well-organized and enjoyable experience for all athletes.