MessengerSky Race Montejunto 2026
- Sun, November 22, 2026
- 11 € — 28 €
- 6 races
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Registration closes in 14 days 00 hours 31 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Sky Race Montejunto Winter 2026 is a challenging mountain trail running event taking place on November 22, 2026, in Montejunto – Cadaval, Portugal. It features three distances: 26 km with approximately 2000 m elevation gain, 16 km with 1100 m elevation gain, and 12 km with 800 m elevation gain, all held on a circular course with high technical difficulty during the winter season.
The race is part of the 2026 National Sky Race Championship under the supervision of FCMP and supported by the Protected Area of Serra de Montejunto and the Cadaval Municipality. The event welcomes individual athletes aged 18 and over for the 26 km distance, and those aged 14 and over with parental authorization for the shorter distances, emphasizing physical and mental preparedness for the demanding terrain and weather conditions.
The start, finish, registration, and awards ceremony are held at the Serra de Montejunto Environmental Interpretation Center, creating a focused and competitive atmosphere for trail runners.
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Start/finish locations: Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Serra de Montejunto
Start times per category/distance:
• November 22, 2026, 10:00 am – Sky Race Winter
Cut-off times:
• 26 km: 6 hours, cut-off at km 12 after 3 hours
• 16 km: 4 hours
• 12 km: 4 hours
Age categories/divisions:
• 26 km: 18 years and older
• 16 km and 12 km: 14 years and older with parental authorization
Bib pick-up time and location: November 22, 2026, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am at Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Serra de Montejunto
Registration deadline: November 15, 2026
Surface types: Mountain trail with high technical difficulty
Course format: Circular route
Race routes:
• 26 km with approximately 2000 m elevation gain
• 16 km with approximately 1100 m elevation gain
• 12 km with approximately 800 m elevation gain
Timing method: Control points with mandatory stop for dorsal registration
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with water, fruit, and nuts; athletes must carry their own cup or container
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall male and female, medals for top 3 in each category, trophy for team with most registered athletes
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are given in case of withdrawal or event cancellation by public security authorities. The event may be rescheduled to a new date.
Location
get directionsRaces
Sky Race 26 km
Sky Race 16 km
Sky Race 12 km
Sky Race 26 km Federated
Sky Race 16 km Federated
Sky Race 12 km Federated
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
🥤 Aid stations: water, fruit, and nuts at designated points; athletes must carry their own container
🚿 Showers available at Montejunto camping park
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🏆 Trophies for top 3 overall male and female, medals for top 3 in categories, team trophy
