MessengerCâmara de Lobos Trail
- Sun, September 20, 2026
- 17 € — 40,70 €
- 6 races
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Event summary
The XIII Trail Câmara de Lobos is a trail running event scheduled for September 20, 2026, in Câmara de Lobos, Madeira. It features three distances: Ultra Trail 40 km with 2300m positive elevation gain, Trail Longo 27 km with 1200m D+, and Trail Curto 15 km with 800m D+.
The event is open to participants aged 20+ for the Ultra Trail, 18+ for the Trail Longo, and 16+ for the Trail Curto. It is part of the Regional Trail Madeira Circuit, a project by AARAM for 2025/2026. The courses traverse five parishes of Câmara de Lobos and pass through Ribeira Brava and São Vicente, showcasing the natural landscapes and key tourist spots of the region.
The race atmosphere emphasizes a perfect symbiosis between man and nature, combining adrenaline and adventure. All races finish at the Mercado Municipal do Estreito, with start points varying by distance. The event includes timed stages with strict cut-off times and electronic timing.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 18 (16-17 years) max distance 15 km
• Sub 20 (18-19 years) max distance 25 km
• Sub 23 / Seniors (20+ years) no distance limit
• Veterans V35 (35-39 years) no distance limit
• Veterans V40 (40-44 years) no distance limit
• Veterans V45 (45-49 years) no distance limit
• Veterans V50 (50-54 years) no distance limit
• Veterans V55 (55-59 years) no distance limit
• Veterans V60 (60-64 years) no distance limit
• Veterans V65 (65-69 years) no distance limit
• Veterans V70 (70-74 years) no distance limit
Start/finish locations:
• Ultra Trail 40 km start: Centro da Freguesia do Curral das Freiras
• Trail Longo 27 km start: Freguesia do Jardim da Serra
• Trail Curto 15 km start: Cais de Câmara de Lobos
• All finish at Mercado Municipal do Estreito
Start times per category/distance:
• Ultra Trail 40 km: 07:00
• Trail Longo 27 km: 08:30
• Trail Curto 15 km: 10:00
Cut-off times:
• Ultra Trail 40 km: 10 hours
• Trail Longo 27 km: 7 hours
• Trail Curto 15 km: 5 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 17, 14:00–20:00
• September 18, 14:00–20:00
• Location: Centro Comunitário Vila Viva do Estreito de Câmara de Lobos
Registration deadline: September 9, 2026
Surface types: Mountain and trail terrain with natural and technical paths
Course format: Single stage races with marked trails and electronic timing
Race routes: The Ultra Trail covers five parishes of Câmara de Lobos and passes through Ribeira Brava and São Vicente
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib with manual backup
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid food, water refill points, and first aid at some control points
Parking and shuttle details: Transport provided from event center to start points for all distances for athletes who requested it at registration
Prizes: Awards for top 3 individual and team finishers by category and sex; participation prize for all classified finishers; trophies for first male and female teams in each race
Cancellation & refund policy: Refunds are only allowed for medical reasons with supporting documentation and must be requested by email before August 20, 2026. After this date, no refunds will be given. Registration transfers or cancellations by phone are not accepted.
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Trail Run 40 km
Trail Run 40 km Member of AARAM
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Trail Run 27 km
Trail Run 27 km Member of AARAM
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Trail Run 15 km
Trail Run 15 km Member of AARAM
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Optional Extras
Benefits
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid food, water refill at stations along the course
🚌 Transport: shuttle service from event center to start points and for dropouts
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher award and commemorative t-shirt for registrations before August 20
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with electronic timing chip
🚿 Showers available
🍽️ Hot meal (lunch) after the race for all participants who request it
