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The Ultra Maratona Atl\u00e2ntica Melides – Tr\u00f3ia is an adventure race held on July 19, 2026, along the Atlantic coast of Gr\u00e2ndola, Portugal. This unique ultra marathon covers approximately 45 km entirely on beach sand, starting at Praia de Melides and finishing at Praia de Tr\u00f3ia-Mar in Tr\u00f3ia.<\/p>\n

Open to individuals aged 18 and over from any nationality, the race can be contested individually or in teams representing clubs or institutions. The event demands high physical and psychological endurance due to the long distance, sandy terrain, and continuous sun exposure. It features official team classifications and monetary prizes for top finishers.<\/p>\n

The race offers a challenging and scenic coastal route with strict environmental respect rules, creating a competitive yet responsible atmosphere for all participants.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 S\u00e9nior Feminino 18\u201334 years
\n\u2022 Veterano I Feminino 35\u201339 years
\n\u2022 Veterano II Feminino 40\u201344 years
\n\u2022 Veterano III Feminino 45\u201349 years
\n\u2022 Veterano IV Feminino 50\u201354 years
\n\u2022 Veterano V Feminino 55\u201359 years
\n\u2022 Veterano VI Feminino 60\u201364 years
\n\u2022 Veterano VII Feminino 65+ years
\n\u2022 S\u00e9nior Masculino 18\u201334 years
\n\u2022 Veterano I Masculino 35\u201339 years
\n\u2022 Veterano II Masculino 40\u201344 years
\n\u2022 Veterano III Masculino 45\u201349 years
\n\u2022 Veterano IV Masculino 50\u201354 years
\n\u2022 Veterano V Masculino 55\u201359 years
\n\u2022 Veterano VI Masculino 60\u201364 years
\n\u2022 Veterano VII Masculino 65+ years<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Start at Praia de Melides, finish at Praia de Tr\u00f3ia-Mar, Tr\u00f3ia<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> Start time: 09:00 on July 19, 2026<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong> Must pass km 28.5 checkpoint at Praia da Comporta by 14:45; race closes at 17:30<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> July 18, 15:00\u201319:00 at Complexo Desportivo Municipal Jos\u00e9 Afonso, Gr\u00e2ndola; July 19, 7:30\u20138:30 at Praia de Melides<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> From Praia de Melides to Praia de Tr\u00f3ia-Mar along the Atlantic coast<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Manual and electronic passage registration at checkpoints<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Two official water refill stations at km 18.5 (Praia do Pego) and km 28.5 (Praia da Comporta); no bottled water provided, athletes refill their own containers<\/p>\n

Parking and shuttle details:<\/strong> Catamaran transport from Set\u00fabal Cais do Catamaran at 6:20 (round trip ticket \u20ac6.50); bus transport from Tr\u00f3ia to Melides at 6:50 and return at 18:00 (\u20ac3 each way), must be requested at registration<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Monetary prizes for top 10 male and female overall finishers; trophies for top 3 overall and top 3 per age category; trophies for top 5 teams; free entry to next edition for overall male and female winners; finisher technical shirt and medal<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: individual kit with banana, gel, and energy bar at bib pick-up
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: technical shirt and medal
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing with manual and electronic checkpoints along the course
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical team along the course and at finish, ambulances at accessible points
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: two official water refill points at km 18.5 and km 28.5; no bottled water provided
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Athletes carry their own solid and liquid supplies; additional food and drinks provided at finish line
\n\ud83d\ude8c Optional paid transport by catamaran and bus available upon registration
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers and teams<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"There is a catamaran service from Set\u00fabal Cais do Catamaran at 6:20 and bus transport from Tr\u00f3ia to Melides at 6:50 and back at 18:00, both available for an additional fee if requested during registration."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"The race is open only to individuals aged 18 years or older."},{"item_title":"How do I register?","item_description":"Registrations are open until July 6, 2026, via www.ultramelidestroia.pt. Registration is individual and only valid after payment."},{"item_title":"Is special clothing or equipment required?","item_description":"The organization recommends appropriate clothing and footwear for beach sand running, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and carrying hydration containers."},{"item_title":"What is the race terrain and distance?","item_description":"The race is approximately 45 km entirely on beach sand along the Atlantic coast."}],"event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20260719","purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"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\/33605","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=33605"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/33605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33611,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/33605\/revisions\/33611"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=33605"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=33605"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=33605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}