Trail do Marco 2026

🏔️ Trail do Marco 2026

Trail do Marco returns for its 5th edition on November 8, 2026, in Marco de Canaveses, Portugal! Organized by Associação Trail do Marco, this event has become a key fixture in Northern Portugal, part of the ATRP National Circuit and Porto Trail Series (subject to annual confirmation).

Starting and finishing near Marco de Canaveses City Hall, the event features three competitive races and a non-competitive walk, traversing challenging trails and stunning natural scenery.

The races are semi-self-supported with solid and liquid aid stations, requiring high physical condition due to the terrain and possible sudden weather changes.

🏔️ Races

• Ultra Trail – 50 km · Start 07:30 · Cutoff 12h
• Long Trail – 31 km · Start 08:30 · Cutoff 8h
• Sprint Trail – 17 km · Start 09:30 · Cutoff 5h
• Walk – 12 km · Start 09:30 · Cutoff 3h (non-competitive)

⏰ Schedule November 7 (Saturday):

• 14:00 – Registration opens (Municipal Auditorium)
• 19:00 – Registration closes

November 8 (Sunday):

• 06:30 – Registration opens
• 07:30 – Ultra Trail 50 km start
• 08:30 – Long Trail 31 km start
• 09:00 – Registration closes
• 09:30 – Sprint Trail 17 km and Walk 12 km start
• 12:30 – Awards ceremony

🎽 Registration includes

• Bib and timing chip
• Sports insurance
• Solid and liquid aid stations
• Shower and transport in case of withdrawal
• Participant kit with official technical shirt and partner gifts
• Finisher prize exclusive to finishers (extra prize for Ultra 50K finishers)

🏆 Prizes

• Monetary prizes for male and female overall winners of competitive races
• Trophies for top 3 overall and age group winners in competitive distances
• Prizes for top 3 teams (based on best 3 overall times regardless of gender)

🏅 Circuit Part of the ATRP National Circuit and Porto Trail Series (subject to confirmation).

🏔️ Challenge yourself and enjoy an unforgettable day in nature! 🌲🏃‍♂️