II Maratona BTT Campo Branco 2026

🚴 II Maratona BTT Campo Branco 2026

The second edition of the Maratona BTT Campo Branco takes place on September 13, 2026, in Castro Verde, organized by the Núcleo Sporting Clube de Portugal de Castro Verde in partnership with Campaniços Sobre Rodas. This non-competitive mountain bike event promotes cycling in rural settings, emphasizing individual and collective effort, and is part of the Cycling For All category.

The routes run through rural paths in Castro Verde and neighboring municipalities, offering two options: Half-Marathon of approximately 45 km (medium/easy level) and Marathon of about 75 km (medium level), including a 75 km E-Bike variant. The routes are marked and have control points to ensure full course completion.

🏔️ Variants

• Marathon BTT – ±75 km · Start 09:05 · Open to 18+ years (authorization for 17 years old)
• Half-Marathon BTT – ±45 km · Start 09:10 · From 16 years old (with authorization for minors)
• Marathon E-Bike – ±75 km · Start 09:00 · Open to 16+ years

⏰ Schedule

• September 12: Secretariat from 15:00 to 18:00 at NSCP Castro Verde headquarters
• September 13:
  • 07:00 to 08:00 – Secretariat and kit pickup at Escola EB 2,3 António Francisco Colaço
  • 07:00 to 08:30 – Breakfast at Escola EB 2,3 António Francisco Colaço
  • 09:00 – E-Bikes start
  • 09:05 – Marathon start
  • 09:10 – Half-Marathon start
  • 10:45 – Expected arrival of 1st Half-Marathon participant
  • 11:30 – Expected arrival of 1st Marathon participant
  • 11:30 – Half-Marathon awards
  • 12:00 – Marathon awards

🎽 Registration includes

• Personal accident insurance
• Bib and front plate
• Breakfast
• Solid and liquid refreshments along the route
• Logistical, mechanical, and medical support
• Showers and changing rooms
• Front plate, meal voucher, information, and gifts

🏆 Prizes

• Trophies for top finishers by category and gender in Marathon and Half-Marathon

🏅 Circuit Independent event promoting cycling for all with a strong recreational and sporting component.

🚴 Join this BTT adventure in Castro Verde and challenge yourself to surpass your limits! 🌟