• Registration
    • What is the registration deadline for the Ultra Marathon Melides Troia
      Registration must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2027.
    • How to register for the Ultra Marathon Melides Troia
      All registration are online. After creating your account (or after logging in to your profile wanago / Njuko), you'll just have to fill out a form and make a secure payment.
    • How much does it cost to participate in the Ultra Marathon and 15Km
      ENTRY FEE

      Please, refer to the registration page
    • Who can register
      The race is open to all athletes, sport federation members and non members of Portuguese Athletics Federation or foreign nationality.
    • What do I get for my Entry Fee?
      T-shirt
      Bib number
      Chip timing device
      Race insurance
      Water
      Medical assistance
      Finisher Medal
      Final official results
      Finisher certificate online
      Video results
      Photo
    • Can I transfer my entry to someone else? ?
      Under no circumstance are you permitted to pass your entry onto someone else.
      We cannot process name changes.
    • What is the minimum age to participate ?
      Participants of the Ultra Marathon and 15Km must be at least 18 years of age as of July 7, 2024 in order to participate.
    • How can I check my registration?
      In the website - Starting List - enter your criteria of search.
  • Something came up and I can no longer participate. Can I get a refund?
    We're sorry, but we are unable to offer refunds. As stated on the application, race fees are not refundable, nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, fees are used for event expenses and cannot be returned..
  • Race Number and Shirt Pick-Up
    • How do I pick up my race number?
      On presentation of an identification card and the official confirmation letter, bibs are to be collected from Running Expo.
      No bibs will be sent by post office.

      - Further Information regarding race number pick-up for the 2024 events will be published closer to the event date.

      RUNNING EXPO
      OPENNING HOURS
    • I can't make it to number pick-up. How can I get my race number?
      If you can't make it to number pick-up, you can send someone to pick it up for you. A photocopy of some form of I.D. (valid forms of ID include, driver's license, passport, etc.), for the absent runner along with a note granting permission for the race number and packet to be picked up must be presented in order to have someone else pick up your number. There will be no number pick-up on event morning..
    • Is there race day race/packet pick-up/race switching?
      NO !.
  • Course
    • Is water available on the course?
      YES, the Organization places at the disposal of the athletes of the Ultra distance, a supply consisting of 1 piece of fruit, 1 gel and 1 energy bar. In addition to this supply provided by the Organization, the athlete may carry other solid or liquid supplies, if he / she so desires. All supplies will be transported by the athlete from the starting area and are the sole responsibility of the athlete, not being allowed to receive any other supplies along the course, with the exception of 1L of water delivered by the Organization to each athlete at km 14, 5 on Pinheiro da Cruz Beach and at 28.5 km on Comporta Beach. On arrival at the finish, athletes have access to liquids and fruit..
    • Is there a course time limit?
      The Ultra Marathon has 08 hours hours time limit, and the Atlantica 15Km 04:00 hours course will reopen to traffic once the competitors pace have passed.
    • Is the course closed to traffic?
      No, runners are running all along the beach. To ensure your safety, volunteers and police officers will monitor the course.
    • What if I need to quit part way through the race?
      If you feel that you will be unable to complete the ultra marathon and need to drop out, move to the right side of the beach and look for a course volunteer for assistance.
    • Are there any items that aren't allowed on the course? 
      For the safety of all Ultra Marathon or 15Km participants, no pets or wheeled conveyances including bikes, strollers, baby joggers or in-line skates are permitted on the course. As it’s not a closed course, and so you can hear directions given by race officials, please do not wear headphones during the race.
  • Gear Check
    • Will there be a place where I can check my gear?
      Yes, there is a free gear location between the starting and the finishing areas. You can leave a bag and take it back after the race, by presenting your bib number.
      Please don’t leave valuable or irreplaceable items in your bag, and avoid bringing items that may easily fall out of your bag. Ultra Marathon Melides TRoia Organisation will be not responsible for lost or missing bags.
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