MessengerPOVOAÇÃO TRAIL 2027
- Sun, March 14, 2027
- 18 € — 42 €
- 5 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 7th edition of Povoação Trail is a trail-running event taking place on March 14, 2027, on the island of São Miguel, Portugal. It features five linear, non-stop races: Povoação Ultra (50 km), Povoação Trail (30 km), Povoação Sprint (18 km), Mini Trail (9 km), and a 9 km Caminhada (walk).
Minimum age is 16 for Mini Trail and 18 for other races. The event is organized by HL Runners Club in partnership with the Municipality of Povoação and includes challenging elevation profiles, with the Ultra race having 3600 m positive elevation gain. The trails traverse forest paths, unpaved roads, and some asphalt, crossing public roads and private properties.
The event offers a competitive atmosphere with prize money for top finishers in Ultra, Trail, and Sprint races, and trophies for Mini Trail. The Caminhada is non-competitive. Safety and fair play are emphasized, with mandatory equipment and electronic timing.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-23 M/F – 20 to 22 years
• Seniors M/F – 23 to 34 years
• Vet. M35/F35 – 35 to 39 years
• Vet. M40/F40 – 40 to 44 years
• Vet. M45/F45 – 45 to 49 years
• Vet. M50/F50 – 50 to 54 years
• Vet. M55/F55 – 55 to 59 years
• Vet. M60/F60 – 60 to 64 years
• Vet. M65/F65 – 65+ years
Start/finish locations: Jardim Municipal da Povoação (start for Ultra and Trail races)
Start times per category/distance:
• Povoação Ultra (50 km): 07:45
• Povoação Trail (30 km): 08:30
• Trail Sprint (18 km): 09:50
• Mini Trail (9 km) and Caminhada (9 km): 10:00
Cut-off times:
• Ultra 50 km: 11 hours
• Trail 30 km: 7 hours 30 minutes
• Sprint 18 km: 5 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 13, 14:00–19:00
• March 14, 06:00–08:00 (until 07:30 for Ultra participants)
• Location: Pavilhão Municipal da Povoação
Participants limit: Approximately 750 total across all five races
Registration deadline: February 14, 2027
Surface types:
• Mostly trails, forest roads (unpaved), small asphalt sections
Course format: Linear, non-stop
Race routes:
• Ultra: 50 km, 3600 m positive elevation, Trail Ultra difficulty grade 4
• Trail: 30 km, 2450 m positive elevation, Trail difficulty grade 3
• Sprint: 18 km, 1000 m positive elevation, Trail Sprint difficulty grade 3
• Mini Trail: 9 km, 300 m positive elevation, Mini Trail difficulty grade 2
• Caminhada: 9 km, 300 m positive elevation, non-competitive
Timing method: Electronic chip integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations provide food and drink for on-site consumption
Parking and shuttle details: Transport provided from Vila da Povoação to Nossa Senhora dos Remédios for Mini Trail, Sprint, and Caminhada participants
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 5 in Ultra, Trail, and Sprint general classifications; trophies for top 3 in Mini Trail; no prizes for Caminhada
Cancellation & refund policy: Partial refunds are available if the event is canceled before February 14, 2027, with up to 60% refund if canceled by January 10, 2027, and up to 40% refund if canceled between January 7 and February 13, 2027. No refunds after February 14, 2027. No refunds for weather-related cancellations on race day.
Location
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Trail Run 50 km
Trail Run 30 km
Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 9 km
Walking 9 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with integrated chip, event gift, digital athlete guide
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for those who complete their registered race
⏱️ Electronic timing with chip integrated in bib
🛟 Safety support: mandatory equipment checks, emergency contact on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: food and drink provided for consumption at stations
🚿 Showers available
🚌 Transport from Vila da Povoação to start for Mini Trail, Sprint, and Caminhada participants and transport from aid stations to finish for dropouts
🏆 Monetary prizes for top finishers in Ultra, Trail, and Sprint races; trophies for Mini Trail
