Rota da Cegonha 2026

The Stork Route BTT Marathon 2026 is an amateur mountain bike event scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Santo Estêvão, Benavente, Santarém. Participants can choose between two distances: a full marathon of approximately 75 km and a half marathon of approximately 50 km. The event is open to individuals aged 18 and above, and electric bikes (e-bikes) are permitted, with a separate classification for e-bike participants in the full marathon. The course consists of rural paths and trails marked with white and red ribbons. Some sections of the course are open to other traffic, and participants must adhere to traffic regulations. Competitors can participate individually in male and female categories for both the marathon and half marathon. Awards will be given to the top-ranked individuals and teams, with classifications also available for age groups and teams.