The municipality of Boticas will host a stage of the Rally 6 Cities North of Portugal, the event that concludes the European Rally Championship (ERC), taking place from October 23rd to 25th, 2026. The competition will pass through six municipalities, including Boticas and Ribeira de Pena, alongside Guimarães, Fafe, Felgueiras, and Cabeceiras de Basto.
The event will start in Guimarães on October 23rd. The following day, October 24th, Boticas will host Special Stages (PEC's) 4, 5, 8, and 9. These will take place on the stages “Vale do Tâmega” (9.64 km), near Fiães do Tâmega, starting at 10:23 AM and 4:50 PM, and “Sr. do Monte” (11.53 km), scheduled for 11:10 AM and 5:37 PM. There will also be remote assistance at the Bus Station between 11:44 AM and 11:59 AM.
The rally's passage through Boticas is seen as an opportunity to showcase the roads and landscapes of the Trás-os-Montes region to international teams, drivers, and fans. The organization highlights the diverse characteristics of the Northern stages, as well as the scenery, gastronomy, and fan enthusiasm, as factors that continue to attract rally elites.
Weather forecasts indicate favorable conditions for the week of the event, with the possibility of dry weather and maximum temperatures between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius. The Rally 6 Cities North of Portugal aims to associate the international projection of rallies with the valorization of the territory.
The event, which is also the penultimate round of the Portuguese Rally Championship (CPR), has 41 registered drivers. The international list includes participants with experience in the World Rally Championship (WRC) and drivers competing for open positions in the European standings.
The detailed schedule includes starts, Special Stages, and assistance in Guimarães, Fafe, Cabeceiras de Basto, Ribeira de Pena, and Boticas, spread between Friday, October 23rd, and Sunday, October 25th.
