MessengerMação Trail 2027
- Sun, March 7, 2027
- 5 € — 16 €
- 8 races
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Price increases in 65 days 03 hours 58 min
Event summary
The Mação Trail 2027 is a trail running event taking place on March 7, 2027, in Mação, Portugal. It offers four participation formats: Long Trail (25 km), Short Trail (17 km), Mini Trail (11 km), and a non-competitive Walk (11 km).
Open to participants aged 16 and older for the trails and 10 and older for the walk, with parental authorization required for minors. The event is certified by the Portuguese Trail Running Association and integrated into the Ribatejo Trail Circuit.
The race features marked natural trails with solid and liquid aid stations, timed electronic chip system, and trophies for top finishers by category, including team awards. The walk provides a more relaxed experience with support and a post-event meal.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juvenile M/F (16–17) Mini Trail only
• Junior M/F (18–19) Mini Trail and Short Trail
• Sub-23 M/F (20–22) Mini Trail, Short Trail, Long Trail
• Senior M/F (23–34) Mini Trail, Short Trail, Long Trail
• Veterans 35 M/F (35–39) Mini Trail, Short Trail, Long Trail
• Veterans 40 M/F (40–44) Mini Trail, Short Trail, Long Trail
• Veterans 45 M/F (45–49) Mini Trail, Short Trail, Long Trail
• Veterans 50 M/F (50–54) Mini Trail, Short Trail, Long Trail
• Veterans 55 M/F (55–59) Mini Trail, Short Trail, Long Trail
• Veterans 60+ M/F (60+) Mini Trail, Short Trail, Long Trail
• Walk: no categories
Start/finish locations: Piscinas Cobertas Municipais de Mação, near Agrupamento de Escolas Verde Horizonte
Start times per category/distance:
• Long Trail (25 km): 08:30 (control zero 08:15)
• Short Trail (17 km): 09:00 (control zero 08:45)
• Mini Trail (11 km): 09:30 (control zero 09:15)
• Walk (11 km): 09:35 (control zero 09:30)
Cut-off times:
• Long Trail: 5 hours
• Short Trail: 4 hours
• Mini Trail: 3 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 6, 16:00–18:00
• March 7, 07:00
• Location: Piscinas Cobertas Municipais de Mação
Participants limit:
• Trails combined: 400 participants
• Walk: no limit
Surface types: Trail and natural terrain with marked routes
Course format: Four separate routes for each format with marked signage and color-coded bibs
Race routes: Trail Longo 25 km, Trail Curto 17 km, Mini Trail 11 km, Caminhada 11 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Long Trail: 3 aid stations
• Short Trail: 2 aid stations
• Mini Trail and Walk: 1 aid station
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall male and female
• Trophies for top 3 in each age category male and female
• Trophies for top 3 residents of Mação in overall classification
• Trophies for top 3 teams (3 best athletes count)
• Trophy for largest team
• Finisher medal for all participants
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Trail Run 25 km
Trail Run 17 km
Trail Run 11 km
Trail Run 25 km Resident
Trail Run 17 km Resident
Trail Run 11 km Resident
Walking 11 km
Walking 11 km Resident
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, personalized bib with chip included
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal for all participants
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🚿 Hot showers available after the race
🥗 Post-race meal provided
🛟 Walk participants receive solid and liquid refreshments, insurance, hot showers, and post-walk meal
