MessengerUltra Trail Serra de Grândola 2026
- Sun, November 1, 2026
- 15 € — 25 €
- 4 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Ultra Trail Serra de Grândola 2026 is a competitive trail running event taking place on November 1, 2026, in Grândola, Portugal. It offers challenging distances of 46 km (Trail Ultra), 26 km (Trail Sprint), and 13.5 km (Mini Trail), along with an 11 km walking event.
Open to participants aged 18 and over for the trail races, and from 16 years for the Mini Trail with parental consent, the event requires physical preparation due to steep ascents and descents on natural trails. The race is organized by the Municipality of Grândola and Clube Amiciclo, with all starts, finishes, and the award ceremony held at the Complexo Desportivo Municipal José Afonso.
The event features electronic timing with mandatory control points, strict rules on external assistance, and a comprehensive prize system for individual and team categories. It also includes a walking event open to all ages with responsible accompaniment for minors.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M/F Juvenis (16-17, only Mini Trail)
• M/F Juniores (18-19)
• M/F Sub 23 (20-22)
• M/F Seniores (23-34)
• M/F 35 (35-39)
• M/F 40 (40-44)
• M/F 45 (45-49)
• M/F 50 (50-54)
• M/F 55 (55-59)
• M/F 60 (60-64)
• M/F 65 (65-69)
• M/F 70 (>70)
Start/finish locations: Complexo Desportivo Municipal José Afonso, Grândola
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Ultra (46 km): 08:00
• Trail Sprint (26 km): 08:30
• Mini Trail (13.5 km): 09:30
• Caminhada (11 km): 09:35
Cut-off times:
• Trail Ultra: 8h30
• Trail Sprint: 6h00
• Mini Trail: 3h30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 31, 15:00–19:00
• November 1, 06:30–09:30
• Location: Complexo Desportivo Municipal José Afonso
Participants limit:
• Trail Ultra: 100
• Trail Sprint: 200
• Mini Trail: 300
• Caminhada: 150
Surface types: Predominantly trails and paths in Serra de Grândola with steep ascents and descents
Course format: Marked trails with yellow tape, ground markings, and directional signs; subject to change for safety
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with control points at start, intermediate, and finish
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 in each age category and overall in Trail Ultra, Sprint, and Mini Trail; team trophies; prize for team with most finishers across all trail races; no postal delivery of awards
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are given except in case of event cancellation. Registrations cannot be refunded.
Location
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Trail Run 46 km
Trail Run 26 km
Mini Trail 13.5 km
Walking 11 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number with chip
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and event t-shirt
⏱️ Electronic timing with intermediate and finish controls
🛟 Medical assistance on course and at finish
🛡️ Personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Solid and liquid aid stations on course and at finish
🧖 Post-race massage
🚿 Hot water showers at finish
