Marvão Trail 2026

  • Sun, March 1, 2026
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Event summary

The Trail Marvão 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for March 1, 2026, in Santo António das Areias, Portugal. It includes two trail running races—a Trail Curto of approximately 21 km and a Mini Trail of about 12 km—plus a walking event of around 11 km. These races take place on trails, rural paths, and agricultural terrains in the Serra de S. Mamede Natural Park, offering scenic routes through emblematic locations in the Marvão municipality.

The event is open to all participants, with minimum age requirements of 18 years for Trail Curto, 16 years for Mini Trail, and 12 years for the walk (minors on the walk must be accompanied by parents or have authorization). The courses feature some technical and physically demanding sections, accessible yet challenging for all levels. The race atmosphere is community-focused and welcoming, with organized aid stations and support along the way.

The event includes individual and team classifications with prizes for various age groups and categories, promoting both competitive spirit and participation. Additional amenities such as showers and finisher awards contribute to a festive and satisfying race experience.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Caminhada (Walk): 12+ years
• Mini Trail: 16+ years
• Trail Curto: 18+ years

Start/finish locations: Sede do Grupo Desportivo Arenense, Santo António das Areias, Marvão

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Curto: 09:00
• Mini Trail: 09:30
• Caminhada: 09:35

Cut-off times: Trail Curto: 5 hours (until 14:00)

Bib pick-up time and location:
• February 28, 15:00–19:00
• March 1, 07:00–08:45
• Location: Sede do Grupo Desportivo Arenense

Participants limit: Minimum 50 participants per race for event to proceed

Registration deadline: February 20, 2026

Surface types: Trail, rural paths, agricultural and mountain terrain

Course format: Point-to-point or looped trails marked with ribbons and directional signs

Race routes: Trail Curto ~21 km; Mini Trail ~12 km; Caminhada ~11 km

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with manual backup

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Curto: 3 aid stations (2 on course, 1 at finish)
• Mini Trail and Caminhada: 2 aid stations (mid-course and finish)

Parking and shuttle details: Information available on official website and Facebook page

Prizes: Medals and prizes for top 3 overall and age category winners; team awards; finisher prizes for all participants


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, chip timing, safety insurance, and race wristband
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and a surprise gift
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip with manual control
🛟 Safety support: organized aid stations with hydration and food, medical assistance available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in entry fee
🥤 Aid stations: water, isotonic drinks, and snacks at designated points
🚿 Showers available at finish area
🏆 Podium awards for individual and team categories
🍲 Optional post-race lunch available for purchase


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