Desafio Cumes do Marão

🚵‍♂️ Desafio Cumes do Marão 2026

The Desafio Cumes do Marão is a unique trail running adventure inviting you to explore the rugged Serra do Marão in Amarante on September 26, 2026. Organized by Associação Desportiva Marão Trail and SavageNatur Events®, this event offers four challenging distances, passing iconic peaks and breathtaking landscapes.

The races are circular, starting and finishing at Aldeia Cumes in the village of Ansiães (41.25009, -7.95410). The course mainly consists of technical mountain trails with significant elevation changes, demanding strong physical and mental preparation. The race is semi-self-supported with varied aid stations and mandatory safety equipment.

🏔️ Races

• 50K – 48.8 km · 3,560 m ascent · Start 08:00 · Cutoff 12h
• 30K – 30.2 km · 2,310 m ascent · Start 09:00 · Cutoff 8h
• 20K – 19.5 km · 1,260 m ascent · Start 10:00 · Cutoff 6h
• 13K – 12.9 km · 661 m ascent · Start 10:30 · Cutoff 5h

⏰ Schedule

• 06:30 – Secretariat opens
• 07:40 – 50K start area opens
• 08:00 – 50K race start
• 08:10 – 50K start closes
• 08:40 – 30K start area opens
• 09:00 – 30K race start
• 09:10 – 30K start closes
• 09:30 – Secretariat closes
• 09:40 – 20K start area opens
• 10:00 – 20K race start
• 10:10 – 20K start closes
• 10:10 – 13K start area opens
• 10:30 – 13K race start
• 14:30 – 20K awards ceremony
• 15:00 – 30K awards ceremony
• 16:00 – 50K awards ceremony
• 21:00 – Event closes

🎽 Registration includes Race bib with integrated chip, personal accident insurance, solid and liquid aid stations, finisher prize, safety and rescue service, transport in case of withdrawal, showers, food reinforcement at Aldeia Cumes, downloadable finisher diploma, and official event training shirt.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers in each distance, age group prizes, and team classifications (separate by gender). Minimum 5 athletes per category required for prize awarding.

🏅 Circuit Independent event with possible integration into national circuits per ATRP regulations.

🚵‍♂️ Challenge the peaks of Marão and experience an unforgettable trail adventure! 🌄