9th São Macário Trail

🚵‍♂️ 9th Edition of the São Macário Ultra Trail 2026

The 9th São Macário Ultra Trail takes place on November 14 and 15, 2026, in São Pedro do Sul, Portugal. Organized by GTT.SPS - Grupo Todo Terreno de São Pedro do Sul, with support from the City Hall and local entities, this event offers a unique trail running experience in the magnificent Serra da Arada, with races for all levels and ages.

The races run on technical and challenging trails with varied terrain including dirt, stones, cobblestones, and some paved sections. Start and finish are at the Escola Primária de Sul, with careful marking and aid stations along the routes. The event requires semi-self-sufficiency with mandatory safety equipment.

🏔️ Races

• Ultra Trail – ±51 km · +4124 m elevation gain · Start 06:30 (Nov 14) · Cutoff 14h · Minimum age 18
• Long Trail – ±31 km · +2109 m elevation gain · Start 08:00 (Nov 15) · Cutoff 9h · Minimum age 18
• Trail Sprint – ±21 km · +1247 m elevation gain · Start 09:00 (Nov 15) · Cutoff 6h · Minimum age 18
• Mini Trail / Walk – ±11 km · +487 m elevation gain · Start 09:15 (Nov 15) · Cutoff 3h · Minimum age 14 (Walk) / 16 (Mini Trail)

⏰ Schedule

• Nov 13: 16:00-21:00 – Bib pickup at Decathlon Viseu
• Nov 14: 05:00-06:00 – Ultra Trail bib pickup in Sul
• Nov 14: 06:30 – Ultra Trail start
• Nov 14: 17:00-20:00 – Other races bib pickup in Sul
• Nov 15: 06:00-09:00 – Bib pickup in Sul
• Nov 15: 08:00 – Long Trail start
• Nov 15: 09:00 – Trail Sprint start
• Nov 15: 09:15 – Mini Trail / Walk start
• Nov 14 16:00 – Ultra Trail awards
• Nov 15 12:30 – Mini Trail awards
• Nov 15 14:30 – Trail and Trail Sprint awards

🎽 Registration includes Bib, personal accident and liability insurance, solid and liquid aid stations, finisher medal, SMUT cap, showers, lunch (traditional stone soup + 2 drinks), trophies for overall and age groups (except walk).

🏆 Prizes Trophies for top 3 overall and age groups (M/F) in all races except walk. Awards for largest and best scoring teams per race.

🏅 Circuit Independent event with strong local community and environmental involvement.

🚵‍♂️ Challenge yourself in the Magic Mountains of São Pedro do Sul! Register now and live this unforgettable adventure! 🏔️