Maratona BTT de Encostas do Bussaco 2026

The Maratona BTT de Encostas do Bussaco is a mountain bike event held on October 11, 2026, in Luso / Serra do Bussaco, Portugal. It features competitive distances of 65 km (Marathon) and 40 km (Half Marathon), alongside non-competitive options including a 25 km bike tour and a 10 km walk. Participation is open to federated and non-federated athletes aged 16 and above, with a minimum age of 18 for the elite marathon category. The event is part of the Taça XCM do Centro, organized by the Associação de Ciclismo da Beira Litoral (ACBL), and adheres to UCI and UVP-FPC regulations. The course will have marked routes with mandatory checkpoints and a maximum completion time of 6 hours. Categories include men, women, paracyclists, and e-MTB. The event will have a festive and competitive atmosphere, with organized start grids and official timing.