São Silvestre Trails of Marateca 2026
Event summary
The São Silvestre Trilhos de Marateca 2026 is a running and walking event taking place on January 25, 2026, in the villages of Águas de Moura and Bairro Margaça, Portugal. Participants can choose between a 10 km run and a 5.5 km walking route, both featuring paths on asphalt and dirt roads with minimal elevation changes.
The event is open to all runners aged 18 and over for the run, and for walkers aged 6 and above, with no license required. It is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Palmela with local support, emphasizing community engagement and outdoor activity. The course offers a scenic rural setting with peaceful village landscapes and manageable terrain.
São Silvestre Trilhos de Marateca 2026 provides a festive and inclusive atmosphere for all participants, with trophies awarded to top finishers and categories based on age groups. The event includes both competitive and recreational options, welcoming families and individuals alike.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors (18-20 years)
• Seniors (21-35 years)
• Veterans I (36-45 years)
• Veterans II (46-55 years)
• Veterans III (56-65 years)
• Veterans IV (66+ years)
Start/finish locations: Centro de Interpretação do Sobreiro Assobiador, Águas de Moura
Start times per category/distance:
• 10 km Run: 10:00
• 5.5 km Walk: 10:05
Cut-off times: Maximum duration for both run and walk: 2 hours
Bib pick-up time and location: January 25, 2026, 08:00–10:00 at Centro de Interpretação do Sobreiro Assobiador
Participants limit: 250 total participants
Registration deadline: January 21, 2026
Surface types: Asphalt (betuminoso) and dirt roads (terra batida)
Course format: Single loop through villages and rural areas
Race routes:
• 10 km Run: Starting at Av. da Liberdade, Águas de Moura, through village streets and rural paths
• 5.5 km Walk: Similar route with shorter distance
Timing method: Electronic chip timing (chip included in bib for runners only)
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid station with water at 5 km for run, water at finish for walk
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers; trophies for winners of each age group; team trophy for highest number of finishers
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with chip (for runners), customized t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: medal, water and solid refreshments at finish line
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip system for runners
🛟 Safety support: traffic control by authorities, medical assistance and first aid on course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included as per Decreto-Lei nº 10/2009
🥤 Aid stations: water at 5 km point (run) and at finish line (walk and run)
📸 Photos and video coverage available on event website
🏆 Trophies for top finishers and age group winners, and team with most finishers
