Ultra Trail do Marão

The UTM Endurance 115K unfolds amidst the captivating landscape of Marão (the entrance to a Wonderful Kingdom) and its foothills: Alvão, Aboboreira, Castelo de Matos, and Meia Via. These are rugged mountains of unique beauty, where crystal-clear streams flow between each section of the route, offering breathtaking natural landscapes and charming villages. The Marão KM Vertical and Senhora da Serra are waiting for you! An adventure through imposing mountains that challenge your physical strength, where only the most vigorous will achieve victory.

This race will share the entire route from the beginning with the UTM Endurance. It will be a very challenging race with two initial, very tough climbs: up to Alto das Veias, followed by the Marão KM Vertical and Sra. da Serra. In the pursuit of more secrets, you will traverse the entire Heart of Marão. Do not doubt the toughness of this challenge, as Marão will mark it as one of the most demanding races you have dared to undertake. Be resilient! Let yourself be captivated by these trails of pure charm!

This race starts in Teixeira, one of the guardian villages of the magnificent Marão. It continues to the top of Seixinhos and from there to the unique village of Mafómedes, the most isolated village in the marvelous Marão. Do not doubt the toughness of this challenge, as Marão will mark it as one of the most demanding races you have dared to undertake. Be resilient! Let yourself be captivated by these trails of pure charm!

This race starts right in the center of the beautiful village of Baião, nestled between the Aboboreira and Castelo de Matos mountain ranges. Two magnificent mountain ranges that together house the largest open-air megalithic museum in Portugal. Baião is a land that surprises those who visit it, a land of mysticism and magic, and a reference destination in sustainable tourism. From here, you will ascend to the plateau of the Aboboreira mountain, traversing trails with magnificent landscapes, and then descending to Aldeia Velha. You will run through ancient trails, a lush forest, and the beautiful waterfalls of Goiva. It's an excellent opportunity for those seeking a very short distance while maintaining the identity of the Marão mountain range. Let yourself be enchanted!

This race starts in the heart of the Aboboreira mountain range, which, due to its many granite outcrops, houses one of the most impressive examples of Portuguese megalithism. Starting from Aldeia Velha, which still retains its great rurality to this day, you will run through ancient trails, a lush forest, and the beautiful waterfalls of Goiva. It's an excellent opportunity for those seeking a very short distance while maintaining the identity of the Marão mountain range. Let yourself be enchanted!