MessengerSANTA MARIA TRAIL - SMAT 2027
Event summary
The Santa Maria Trail – SMAT 2027 is a trail running event taking place on January 31, 2027, in Vila do Porto on the island of Santa Maria, Azores. It features multiple race categories including Trail Longo (approx. 35 km), Trail Curto (approx. 20 km), Mini Trail (approx. 10 km), Trail Kids (approx. 5 km), and a non-competitive Caminhada (approx. 10 km).
The event is open to participants aged 8 and above depending on the race category, with minimum ages of 18 for Trail Longo and 16 for Trail Curto and Mini Trail. It is certified by ATRP and organized by the Casa do Povo de São Pedro Trail Running Section. The race offers a challenging natural course through trails, agricultural paths, forests, and water lines in Vila do Porto, with significant elevation gains, especially in the longer distances.
The atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, with classifications and prizes for the competitive races and a family-friendly walk. The event limits total participants to 500 across all distances to ensure quality and safety.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo: minimum 18 years
• Trail Curto and Mini Trail: minimum 16 years
• Trail Kids: 8 to 15 years
• Caminhada: recommended minimum 8 years
Start/finish locations: Vila do Porto, transfers from Praça do Município to start lines
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo: 08:00
• Trail Curto: 09:00
• Mini Trail: 10:00
• Caminhada: 10:10
• Trail Kids: 11:00
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo: 7 hours total; PCI1: 3h45; PCI2: 5h30
• Trail Curto: 5 hours total; PCI1: 3 hours
• Mini Trail: 4 hours total
• Caminhada: 5 hours total
Participants limit: 500 total distributed as Trail Longo 100, Trail Curto 200, Mini Trail 100, Caminhada 75, Trail Kids 25
Registration deadline: January 15, 2027
Surface types: Trails, agricultural paths, forest paths, water lines
Course format: Point-to-point with transfers from Vila do Porto
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: approx. 35 km, D+1820m, D-1826m
• Trail Curto: approx. 20 km, D+900m
• Mini Trail: approx. 10 km, D+240m
• Trail Kids: approx. 5 km, D+100m
• Caminhada: approx. 10 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Longo: 3 aid stations with solids and liquids + meal at finish
• Trail Curto: 2 aid stations with solids and liquids + meal at finish
• Mini Trail: 1 aid station with solids and liquids + meal at finish
Parking and shuttle details: Transfers provided from Praça do Município to start and from finish to Praça do Município
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall and teams in Trail Longo, Trail Curto, and Mini Trail; no monetary prizes
Location
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Trail Run 35 km
Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walking 10 km
Kids Trail 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, integrated chip or similar, event t-shirt (while stocks last), race wristband
🏅 Finisher prize: official finisher souvenir
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: first aid strategically placed on course, emergency contact on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: food and drink at multiple points depending on race distance
🚿 Showers available at Santa Maria Sports Complex
🏆 Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers and teams in competitive races
🥗 Post-race meal included with registration
