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Event summary
The Cristo Rei Trail is a trail running event taking place on June 27, 2026, in Caniço, Madeira. It features two competitive races: the Cristo Rei Trail Long (25 km with 1000 m elevation gain) and the Cristo Rei Trail Short (10.5 km with 400 m elevation gain), both linear courses starting at the Cristo Rei parking lot and finishing at the promenade of Reis Magos.
The event is part of the Madeira Trail Circuit and the 2025-2026 season of AARAM. The minimum age for participation is 18 years for the long race and 16 years for the short race. The courses traverse diverse Madeira trails and landscapes, including paths through golf courses, levadas, and coastal areas, offering a challenging and scenic experience.
The race atmosphere emphasizes respect for nature and fair play, with strict rules and penalties to ensure safety and integrity. The event includes individual and team classifications with trophies and medals awarded by category and overall.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Junenis/Juniores 16-17 years / 18-19 years
• Sub-23 20-22 years
• Seniors 20 years and older
• Veterans 35 years and older (with subcategories V35, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65, V70)
Start/finish locations: Start at Cristo Rei parking lot, finish at promenade of Reis Magos (near Hotel Riu)
Start times per category/distance:
• CRT Longo (25 km): 08:00
• CRT Curto (10.5 km): 09:00
Cut-off times:
• CRT Longo: 5 hours
• CRT Curto: 3 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 25, 18:00–20:00 – Check-in at Ginásio Galo Active Health Club
• June 26, 12:30–20:00 – Check-in at Ginásio Galo Active Health Club
• No secretariat on race day
Registration deadline: June 14, 2026
Surface types: Madeira trails including levadas, paths, golf course, coastal pedestrian access
Course format: Linear courses
Race routes:
• CRT Longo: 25 km, 1000 m positive elevation, 1100 m negative elevation
• CRT Curto: 10.5 km, 400 m positive elevation, 500 m negative elevation
Timing method: Mylaps electronic chip timing integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with solid and liquid food, mandatory use of personal cup
• Some aid stations provide only liquids
• First aid at some control points and finish line
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall male and female in each race
• Medals for top 3 in each age category
• Team classification based on best 3 athletes of same sex
• No monetary prizes
• Prizes must be collected in person or by a responsible team member
Registrations made through this page are managed and processed directly by RaceFinder.
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with integrated timing chip
🛡️ Insurance: civil liability and personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid food at designated points, mandatory use of personal cup
🛟 Safety support: first aid at some control points and finish line
🚍 Transport to finish area in case of abandonment or disqualification