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The XIV Trail Noturno do Ludens \u2013 Trail Pela Vida is a night trail running event taking place on December 12, 2026, in Machico, Madeira. The race covers a challenging 12 km route through the parishes of Machico and Cani\u00e7al, starting and finishing at the Porto de Recreio de Machico.<\/p>\n

This event is designed for experienced trail runners aged 16 and over and is part of the Trail Madeira 2026\/2027 circuit. The course features significant elevation changes with 600 meters of ascent and descent, offering a demanding and scenic night trail experience.<\/p>\n

The race atmosphere emphasizes respect for nature and fair play, with a focus on individual participation and self-sufficiency in night conditions. The event includes a prize ceremony immediately after the last finisher arrives.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Sub18: 16-17 years (max distance 15 km)
\n\u2022 Sub20: 18-19 years (max distance 25 km)
\n\u2022 Sub23 and Seniors: 20+ years (no distance limit)
\n\u2022 Veterans V35 (35-39), V40 (40-44), V45 (45-49), V50 (50-54), V55 (55-59), V60 (60-64), V65 (65-69), V70 (70-74) (no distance limit)<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Porto de Recreio de Machico<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 19:00 – Trail Noturno do Ludens (12 km)<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong> 2 hours 30 minutes<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 December 11, 14:00\u201318:00 at Ludens Clube de Machico
\n\u2022 December 12, 17:00\u201318:30 at Ludens Clube de Machico<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> 200<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> December 3, 2026<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Trail paths with significant elevation changes<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Single 12 km night trail route with 600 m ascent and descent<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> Route starts at Porto de Recreio de Machico, passes Levada do Desembarcadouro, ascends Pico do Facho, descends to T\u00fanel do Cani\u00e7al, continues through Cani\u00e7al levada, passes Campo de Futebol do Cani\u00e7al, returns via Pico do Facho path to finish at Porto de Recreio de Machico<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Mylaps electronic chip timing<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> One aid station with liquid refreshments at approximately 7 km (Ribeira do Natal)<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Individual medals for top three finishers in each age category; prize ceremony immediately after last finisher at Porto de Recreio de Machico<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> Refunds are available only for medical reasons with a doctor’s certificate and proof of payment sent by email. Cancellation requests must be sent to ludensmachico@gmail.com. No cancellations by phone are accepted. Refund amounts vary depending on the request date and costs incurred by the organization. If the event is canceled for reasons beyond the organizer’s control before the registration deadline, a partial refund will be issued.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: personalized bib, LPCC t-shirt
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medals for top three in each category
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results via Mylaps chip system
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: first aid at finish line, transport for dropouts
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: civil liability and personal accident insurance included (except for affiliated athletes)
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: liquid refreshments at 7 km control point<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registration is online at trail.ludensmachico.pt until December 3, 2026, or until 200 spots are filled. Payment is via Multibanco, Visa, or MBway."},{"item_title":"What is the minimum age to participate?","item_description":"The minimum age to participate is 16 years."},{"item_title":"What documents are required at check-in?","item_description":"Participants must present an ID card, citizen card, or passport at check-in."},{"item_title":"Is there a time limit for the race?","item_description":"Yes, the race must be completed within 2 hours and 30 minutes."},{"item_title":"What mandatory equipment must I carry?","item_description":"Participants must carry a backpack with water (500ml), energy bar or gel, headlamp or flashlight, mobile phone, windbreaker or waterproof jacket, whistle, and thermal blanket."}],"event_date_start":"20261212","event_date_end":"20261212","event_start_time":"","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/lap2go.com\/pt\/event\/trail-noturno-do-ludens-2026","event_latitude":"32.7","event_longitude":"-16.7666","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"optional_extras":false,"checkout_team_field_show":true,"checkout_team_field_required_individual":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_show":true,"checkout_tshirt_field_required":true,"checkout_medical_section_show":true,"checkout_billing_section_show":true,"checkout_medical_section_required":true,"checkout_billing_section_required":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_show":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_required":true,"checkout_bib_number_field_show":false,"checkout_bib_number_field_required":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_sizes":["XS","S","M","L","XL","2XL","3XL"],"event_text_badge_official_show":false,"event_text_chip_lowest_price_show":true,"event_text_chip_secure_payment_show":true,"event_text_chip_direct_registration_show":false,"event_text_cta_registered_directly_show":false,"event_text_why_lowest_price_show":true,"event_text_why_secure_payments_show":true,"event_text_why_registered_directly_show":true,"organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""},"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86186","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=86186"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86186\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":86187,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86186\/revisions\/86187"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=86186"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=86186"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=86186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}