MessengerMaroiço Up Hill | Mountain Running CR
Event summary
The Maroiço Up Hill is a mountain running race held on February 15, 2026, organized by Clube de Atletismo de Fafe with support from Associação de Atletismo de Braga and Federação Portuguesa de Atletismo. The event features two main races: the Up Hill, a 6 km race with 500 m positive elevation gain, and the Maroiço Up and Down, a 15 km race with 550 m positive elevation gain.
The competition is open to licensed athletes, including categories from Sub-23 to Senior, and is part of the Campeonato Regional de Corrida de Montanha AAB and the 1st stage of the Portuguese Cup (Taça de Portugal) organized by FPA. The courses traverse scenic mountain trails around Barragem da Queimadela and Alto do Maroiço, offering challenging climbs and descents surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.
The atmosphere is competitive and organized with a focus on mountain trail running discipline. Awards are given by age group and gender, including team prizes on the longer race. Transportation is provided for athletes from the finish back to the start area, ensuring smooth logistics for participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• MSub20 / FSub20: 16–19 years
• MSen / FSen: 20–34 years
• M35 / F35: 35–39 years
• M40 / F40: 40–44 years
• M45 / F45: 45–49 years
• M50 / F50: 50–54 years
• M55 / F55: 55–59 years
• M60 / F60: 60–64 years
• M65 / F65: 65–69 years
• M70 / F70: 70+ years
Start/finish locations: Start at Barragem da Queimadela, finish of Up Hill at Alto do Maroiço; Maroiço Up and Down starts and finishes at Barragem da Queimadela
Start times per category/distance:
• Up Hill (6 km): 09:30
• Maroiço Up and Down (15 km): 10:00
Registration deadline: February 6, 2026, 12:00
Surface types: Mountain trail terrain with significant elevation gain
Course format: Point-to-point for Up Hill; looped or out-and-back for Maroiço Up and Down
Race routes:
• Up Hill: 6 km, 500 m elevation gain, route includes Barragem da Queimadela, São Miguel do Monte, Casal de Estime, Alto do Maroiço
• Maroiço Up and Down: 15 km, 550 m elevation gain, route includes Barragem da Queimadela, São Miguel do Monte, Casal de Estime, Alto do Maroiço, Luílhas, Queimadela
Parking and shuttle details: Shuttle provided after race to transport athletes from finish to start area
Prizes: Medals to top 3 of each age/gender category for Up Hill and Maroiço Up and Down; team prizes for Maroiço Up and Down for top 3 teams regardless of age or gender
Location
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Up Hill
Maroiço Up and Down 15 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number (mandatory to wear on front)
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for top 3 in each age/gender category
🛟 Safety support: organization provides medical support and follows legal insurance requirements
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included as per law
🚌 Shuttle bus service for athletes from finish line back to start area
