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Gerês Extreme Marathon

Road Running and Trail Running covering 1.6 km to 90 km with up to 3,300 m D+ in Geres (Braga District, Portugal)

LocationGeres, Braga District, PortugalShow on map(41.7266° N, 8.1635° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,300 m

Gerês Extreme Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Geres, Braga District, PT focused on Road Running and Trail Running. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Road Running 90 km (90 km, +3,300 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 32 km (32 km, +144 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 14 km (14 km, +63 m D+), and Road Running 12 km (12 km, +54 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (carlossanatureevents.com).

Official website
Gerês Extreme Marathon in Geres (Work: "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2 (middle - view from to Santana)-07ASD", Photo: Asurnipal, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2 (middle - view from to Santana)-07ASD" · Photo: Asurnipal · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeLakes & PondsPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Running 90 kmRoad Running90 km+3,300 m171 m - 2,316 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m174 m - 298 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Running 32 kmRoad Running32 km+144 m177 m - 271 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m180 m - 242 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Running 14 kmRoad Running14 km+63 m183 m - 224 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Running 12 kmRoad Running12 km+54 m171 m - 206 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Extreme MileTrail Running1.61 km+61 m174 m - 214 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
90 km
Elevation gain
+3,300 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,805 m D-
Altitude range
171 m - 2,316 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
6.8 % / 12.2 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
90 km+3,300 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS41.7266° N, 8.1635° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 171 m to 2,316 m above sea level (+3,300 m D+, -2,805 m D-)

Peak: 2,316 m·at 40.3 km·Ø 6.8 %
171 m886 m1,601 m2,316 m0 km18 km36 km54 km72 km90 km2,316 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Gerês Extreme Marathon take place?

Gerês Extreme Marathon takes place in Geres, Braga District, PT (start area at coordinates 41.7266° N, 8.1635° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Gerês Extreme Marathon?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Road Running 90 km (90 km, +3,300 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 32 km (32 km, +144 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 14 km (14 km, +63 m D+), and Road Running 12 km (12 km, +54 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Running and Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Gerês Extreme Marathon?

The main competition (Road Running 90 km over 90 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +3,300 m of elevation gain and -2,805 m of elevation loss, ranging between 171 m and 2,316 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Gerês Extreme Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (carlossanatureevents.com).