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The 9th S\u00e3o Mac\u00e1rio Ultra Trail is a trail running event taking place on November 14 and 15, 2026, in S\u00e3o Pedro do Sul, Portugal. This event offers four distances: Ultra Trail (51 km with 4124m elevation gain), Trail (31 km, 2109m), Trail Sprint (21 km, 1247m), and Mini-Trail\/Walk (11 km, 487m), catering to a wide range of trail runners and walkers.<\/p>\n

Open to all athletes aged 18 and above for Ultra Trail, Trail, and Trail Sprint, and from 14 years for the Mini-Trail\/Walk, the race features courses through the beautiful Serra da Arada, S\u00e3o Mac\u00e1rio, with medium to high difficulty and technical terrain including dirt, stones, and some paved sections. The event emphasizes safety and fair play in a natural environment, with time limits and checkpoints ensuring a competitive and secure race.<\/p>\n

The atmosphere is challenging yet supportive, with diverse distances allowing both elite athletes and recreational participants to enjoy the scenic mountain trails. The event includes team categories and awards for the largest and best-scoring teams, fostering a community spirit. The event also provides aid stations, safety support, and logistical services to enhance the race experience.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 M Juvenil (16-17 years, Mini-Trail only)
\n\u2022 M J\u00fanior (18-19)
\n\u2022 M Sub 23 (20-22)
\n\u2022 M Seniores (23-34)
\n\u2022 M 35 (35-39)
\n\u2022 M 40 (40-44)
\n\u2022 M 45 (45-49)
\n\u2022 M 50 (50-54)
\n\u2022 M 55 (55-59)
\n\u2022 M 60+ (60 and above)
\n\u2022 F Juvenil (16-17 years, Mini-Trail only)
\n\u2022 F J\u00fanior (18-19)
\n\u2022 F Sub 23 (20-22)
\n\u2022 F Seniores (23-34)
\n\u2022 F 35 (35-39)
\n\u2022 F 45 (45-49)
\n\u2022 F 50 (50-54)
\n\u2022 F 55 (55-59)
\n\u2022 F 60+ (60 and above)<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Sul (Escola Prim\u00e1ria de Sul), S\u00e3o Pedro do Sul, Portugal<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Ultra Trail (51 km): November 14, 6:30 AM
\n\u2022 Trail (31 km): November 15, 8:00 AM
\n\u2022 Trail Sprint (21 km): November 15, 9:00 AM
\n\u2022 Mini-Trail\/Walk (11 km): November 15, 9:15 AM<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Ultra Trail: 14 hours (finish by 8:30 PM)
\n\u2022 Trail: 9 hours (finish by 5:00 PM)
\n\u2022 Trail Sprint: 6 hours (finish by 3:00 PM)
\n\u2022 Mini-Trail\/Walk: 3 hours (finish by 12:15 PM)<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 November 13, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Decathlon Viseu (all races)
\n\u2022 November 14, 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM at Sul, S\u00e3o Pedro do Sul (Ultra Trail)
\n\u2022 November 14, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Sul, S\u00e3o Pedro do Sul (Trail, Sprint, Mini-Trail)
\n\u2022 November 15, 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM at Sul, S\u00e3o Pedro do Sul (all races)<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> 1000 total participants<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> November 8, 2026<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Mixed terrain including dirt, tree branches, stones, some asphalt, and cobblestone<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Open-road system with marked trails and checkpoints; no road closures, athletes must follow traffic rules<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Ultra Trail: approx. 51 km with 4124 m elevation gain
\n\u2022 Trail: approx. 31 km with 2109 m elevation gain
\n\u2022 Trail Sprint: approx. 21 km with 1247 m elevation gain
\n\u2022 Mini-Trail\/Walk: approx. 11 km with 487 m elevation gain<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing with checkpoints and finish control<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Multiple aid stations on all routes offering water, juice, fruits, nuts, and snacks; athletes must bring their own drinking containers<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib number, insurance coverage, and bon\u00e9 (cap) SMUT
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results via electronic chip timing
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: emergency assistance along the course, organization staff, and local emergency contacts
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: water, juice, fruits, nuts, and snacks at multiple points
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers available at the finish area
\n\ud83e\uddd6 Post-race meal: traditional meal (sopa da pedra) and drinks included
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Trophies for overall and age group winners, and for team awards<\/p>\n","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20261115","event_full_address":"","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/24098","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24098"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/24098\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30826,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/24098\/revisions\/30826"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30806"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24098"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=24098"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=24098"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=24098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}