MessengerDesafio Cumes do Marão
Event summary
The CUMES do Marão 2025 is a mountain trail running challenge organized by Associação Desportiva Marão Trail and SavageNatur Events®. Taking place on September 20, 2025, in the rugged Serra do Marão, this event starts and finishes in the small village of CUMES – Ansiães, Amarante. The courses offer technical, wild terrain in one of the most remote and scenic regions of mainland Portugal. Athletes can choose from four distances: 50 km, 30 km, 20 km, and a 13 km hike. Designed for endurance, environmental respect, and authentic mountain running, CUMES is ideal for experienced trail runners and adventurous spirits looking for a raw and rewarding experience.
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Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Ultra 50 km (3560 D+): 08:00
• Trail Longo 30 km (2310 D+): 09:00
• Trail Médio 20 km (1260 D+): 10:00
• Hike 13 km (665 D+): 10:30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 20, 2025 (race day) from 06:30
• Location: CUMES village, Ansiães, Amarante
Start/finish locations:
• All races start and finish in CUMES village, following individual looped mountain trail courses
Age categories/divisions:
• Competitive races: U23, Seniors, Masters I–III (in 5-year age brackets), Team classification
• Hike: Open to all ages (minors accompanied by adult)
Cut-off times:
• 50 km: 12 hours (cut-off at 20:00)
• 30 km: 8 hours
• 20 km: 6 hours
• 13 km hike: 5 hours
Registration deadline:
• Final deadline: September 8, 2025
• Registration phases:
– Promo: May 11–13
– Final phase: August 28 – September 8
Link to full regulation:
• Official Regulation PDF
Surface types:
• Technical mountain trails, with significant elevation gain and rugged terrain
Course format:
• Looped mountain trail routes; each distance follows a distinct point-to-point loop
Timing method:
• Electronic chip timing (for competitive trail races)
Parking and shuttle details:
• Local parking available (not specified if shuttles are provided)
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets at event base
• Multiple support/aid stations per course; self-support encouraged for 50 km athletes
Location
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Walking 13 km
Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 30 km
Trail Run 50 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, official race t-shirt, diploma, race nutrition
🏅 Finisher prize for all competitive distances
⏱️ Chip timing and general + age-group classification
🛟 On-course medical and volunteer support
🛡️ Personal accident insurance
🥤 Feed stations with food and drink (number varies by distance)
🚿 Hot showers and recovery zone
📸 Photography during the event
🧖 Post-race snack
🏆 Trophies for top 3 overall + top 3 per age group and teams
🌱 Eco-conscious options: bring-your-own-cup policy and reforestation initiative
