MessengerMARCO TRAIL 2026
Event summary
The Trail do Marco 2026 is a trail running event taking place on November 8, 2026, in Marco de Canaveses, Portugal. It features three competitive races and a non-competitive walk, with distances of 50 km (Ultra Trail), 31 km (Trail Longo), 17 km (Trail Sprint), and a 12 km walk.
The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over, requiring no license but demanding high physical condition due to the challenging terrain and possible sudden weather changes. It is part of the ATRP National Circuit and Porto Trail Series (subject to annual confirmation).
All routes start and finish near the Marco de Canaveses City Hall, offering a competitive atmosphere with monetary prizes for winners and trophies for top finishers in various age categories, including team awards. The event also includes a non-competitive walk, making it accessible for a broader audience.
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Age categories/divisions:
• General Male/Female
• Sub 23 (18-22 years)
• Seniors (23-34 years)
• M/F 35 (35-39 years)
• M/F 40 (40-44 years)
• M/F 45 (45-49 years)
• M/F 50 (50-54 years)
• M/F 55 (55-59 years)
• M/F 60+ (60 years and above)
Start/finish locations: All routes start and finish near Câmara Municipal de Marco de Canaveses
Start times per category/distance:
• Ultra Trail 50 km: 07:30
• Trail Longo 31 km: 08:30
• Sprint 17 km + Caminhada 12 km: 09:30
Cut-off times:
• Ultra Trail (50K): 12 hours
• Trail Longo (31K): 8 hours
• Trail Sprint (17K): 5 hours
• Caminhada (12K): 3 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• November 7, 14:00–19:00 at Auditório Municipal
• November 8, 06:30–09:00
Surface types: Trail terrain with variable conditions and possible sudden weather changes
Course format: Point-to-point or loop routes starting and finishing at the same location
Race routes: Ultra Trail 50 km, Trail Longo 31 km, Trail Sprint 17 km, Caminhada 12 km (non-competitive)
Timing method: Chip timing inserted in bib
Prizes: Monetary prizes for overall male and female winners of Sprint, Trail, and Ultra; trophies for top 3 in general and age categories; prizes for top 3 teams
Location
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Trail Run 50 km
Trail Run 31 km
Trail Run 17 km
Walking 12 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official technical shirt (model varies by race) and partner gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: exclusive for finishers, with an extra prize for Ultra 50K finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results via chip timing in bib
🛟 Safety support: included in registration with mandatory equipment requirements
🛡️ Insurance: sports insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies provided
🚿 Showers and transport available in case of abandonment
🏆 Monetary prizes for winners and trophies for top finishers by category and teams
