60K from the Heart of Marão to Amarante including the legendary Vertical KM
The UTM 60K shares the final sectors of the Endurance course, starting from Ansiães — the 'Heart of Marão' — and immediately tackling the brutal Alto das Veias climb and the Marão Vertical KM to the 1,416m summit at Senhora da Serra. From there it follows the same stunning descent through Mafómedes' chestnut forests, the megalithic Aboboreira plateau, and the Goiva waterfalls before finishing in Amarante. Billed as one of the most demanding 60K races in Portugal, the combination of high elevation gain and tough mountain terrain makes this a serious challenge.
Experienced ultrarunners
Amarante, PortugalMarch 28, 2026
Ultra Trail do Marão UTM 60K is a point-to-point trail race in Amarante, Portugal, held on March 28, 2026. The course covers 62.5 km, climbs 3,860 m, and has a 17h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 447 m | — | |
Montes Aid Station | 12.8 | 788 m | 3h11:00 AM | |
Sra. da Serra Aid Station | 20.6 | 1,392 m | 5h30m1:30 PM | |
Mafómedes Aid Station | 29.3 | 827 m | 8h4:00 PM | |
Travanca do Monte Aid Station | 43.4 | 701 m | 12h8:00 PM | |
Gouveia (S. Simão) Aid Station | 52.3 | 341 m | 14h30m10:30 PM | |
Finish Finish | 62.5 | 80 m | 17h1:00 AM +1 |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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March conditions on the Marão range can include snow, ice, fog, and heavy rain near the summit.
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