Caramulo Magic Trail is co-organized by Carlos Sá Nature Events® and Municipality of Tondela, with the support of the Parishes of Guardão and S. João do Monte.

Index  

1. Terms of participation

1.1. Age requirement

1.2. Confirmed registration

1.3. Physical condition

1.4. External help

1.5. Race bibs

1.6. Sportsmanlike conduct rules

2. Event

2.1. Presentation of the event / organization

2.2. Program

2.3. Map / altimetry / courses

2.4. Time barriers

2.5. Time check

2.6. Control posts

2.7. Start and finish lines

2.8. Aid stations

2.9. Recommended and mandatory gear

2.10. Information of places with car traffic 

2.11. Disqualifications

2.12. Participation conditions

2.13. Insurance

3. Registration

3.1. Registration process

3.2. Registration prices and deadlines

3.3. Cancelations

3.3.1. Invoices

3.4. Material included in the registration

3.5. Transportation services

3.6. Secretariats of the event

4. Ranking and prizes

4.1. Prize giving: time and place

4.2. Prizes

5. Informations

5.1. How to get there

5.2. Were to stay

6. Marks and control posts

7. Carbonic Compensation

8. Image rights

9. Support and emergency

10. Omissions

11. Others

Very Important  

 -It is necessary to have the appropriate physical condition for the characteristics of this extremely tough test, which combines high mileage, long duration, mountainous terrain, large differences in level, exposure to the sun, etc.

 -By registering you are fully agreeing to these regulations.

 -It is essential to drink from all supplies and eat properly.

 -Registration is personal and non-transferable and is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

 -The veracity of the data provided is the responsibility of the participant, including for Insurance purposes.

 -If a participant is unable to participate in the event, the organization does not have the duty to refund the registration fee;

 -In the month before the event, it is not permitted to change registration data nor does the organization feel obliged to return any registration amount;

 -Stay on the marked trail;

 -Preserve the flora and avoid disturbing the fauna;

 -Do not leave trash or other traces behind;

 -Do not make a fire;

 -Given the imperative need to preserve an enormously rich natural heritage, we want you, in full communion with nature, to enjoy it, respecting and protecting it. For this same reason, we inform you that liquid supplies will not be supplied through bottles or plastic cups. Each athlete is responsible for taking with them the container(s) they deem most appropriate for their hydration (preferably also serving hot drinks);

 -The Organization reserves the right to accept last minute registrations.

 -This regulation is subject to change.

 -This event is part of the “Best Trails Series” Circuit, will be a candidate to the ATRP National Circuit and ITRA and UTMB scores.

1. Terms of participation

          1.1. Age requirement

The minimum age requirement for participation in Caramulo Magic Trail (CMT) is 18 years age. 

1.2. Registration regularized

To participate in the event, the athlete must have their registration previously regularized within the established deadlines and accept all the rules contained in these regulations.

1.3. Physical condition

It is essential to have the appropriate physical condition for the characteristics of this extremely difficult test, which simultaneously involves high mileage, a long period of time for completion, extremely mountainous terrain with high mountain characteristics and large differences in level, with technical trails. The terrain where the race takes place is subject to sudden weather changes, meaning athletes may be exposed to different meteorological situations such as: heat, cold, strong wind, dense fog and intense precipitation. It is essential that the athlete has the notion of self-management of effort, whether physical or mental, in the face of extreme adverse situations to which they may be exposed, without immediate help/rescue being possible. It is essential for the athlete to know how to act in the event of minor injuries, gastric discomfort, among other normal situations arising from mountain activities.

1.4. External help 

Support for athletes by elements external to the organization is only permitted at aid stations, and the athlete must, in accordance with point 1.3., be aware of their needs during the race, as well as their ability to solve problems in unexpected situations. .

1.5. Race bibs

The number is personal and non-transferable. The athlete's bib must be in a location easily visible to members of the organization and other entities that support and/or collaborate with it. In case of withdrawal, the athlete must deliver the bib to the organization at the race secretariat, thus communicating their withdrawal 

1.6. Sports conduct 

            Inappropriate behavior, offensive language, verbal aggression or any other type of aggression will be reported to the authorities whenever the act merits such action

2. The race

2.1. Presentation of the race/organization 

On the 5th and 6th of April 2025, Carlos Sá Nature Events will co-organize with the Municipality of Tondela the first edition of the Caramulo Magic Trail event, with the support of the parishes of Guardão and S.João do Monte.

The landscape of Serra do Caramulo is a monument to nature and the fresh air you breathe there invites you to explore every corner, no matter how hidden. It is a place full of surprises, magnificent views and stimulating challenges.

This event will feature several competitive distances and other activities. On April 5th, the 13km Short Trail will take place.

On April 6th, the Trail 35km, Trail Sprint 24km and Mini Trail/Hiking 12km distances will take place.

The routes will pass through some of the most emblematic places in Serra do Caramulo and the Municipality of Tondela, with a wealth and natural and cultural heritage unique in Portugal.

2.2. Program 

Saturday April 5th, 2025

11:00 - 14:50 - Secretariat opens (Golden Tulip Caramulo Hotel & SPA)

15:00 - Departure 13km Short Trail (Museu do Caramulo)

16:00 - 19:00 - Reopening of the secretariat for Sunday distances (Golden Tulip Caramulo Hotel & SPA)

16:00 - Expected arrival of the 1st athlete

17:30 - Awards ceremony

19:00 - Last athlete expected arrival

Sunday April 6th, 2025

06:30 - 09:00 - Secretariat (Golden Tulip Caramulo Hotel & SPA)

08:00 - Transfer by bus Museu do Caramulo to S. João do Monte (athletes Trail 35km + Trail Sprint 24km - (only athletes who pay this extra when registering) 

09:00 - Departure Trail 35km + Trail Sprint 24km (S. João do Monte)

09:00 - Transfer by bus Museu do Caramulo to Malhapão Mini Trail/Walk 12km (only athletes who pay this extra when registering)

09:45 - Departure Mini Trail/Walk 12km (Malhapão)

10:45 - Expected arrival of the first 12km athletes

11:15 - Expected arrival of the first 24km athletes

12:00 - Expected arrival of the first 35km athletes

14:00 - Awards ceremony

18:00 - Expected arrival of the last athletes

End of event

2.3. Map / profile altimetry

More information here: https://carlossanatureevents.com/en/cmt

2.4. Time Barriers

The runner who withdraws must notify the organization of his abandonment, communicating his bib number.

In case of withdrawal, the athlete will be transported to the nearest supply where he will have to wait for transport to the Finish line (Caramulo Museum).

Time Barriers for the event's race:

·      Short Trail 13km: without time limit

·      Trail 35km: time limit of 9h (18:00 on the April 6th)

·      Trail Sprint 24km: without time limit

·      Mini Trail/Walk 12km: without time limit

The conclusion of the event will be the finish line at 18:00 on Sunday, April 6th.

2.5. Time check

Time is controlled by Stop and Go.

2.6. Control posts

Intermediate controls will be in a location to be defined by the organization. 

2.7. Aid stations

· Short Trail 13km

Aid station: Viveiros - 5,5km

· Trail 35km

Aid station 1: Águas - 9km

Aid station 2: Laceiras - 18,4km

Aid station 3: Viveiros - 28km

· Trail Sprint 24km

Aid station 1: Águas - 9km

Aid station 2: Laceiras - 18,4km

· Mini Trail/ Walk 12km

Aid station 2: Laceiras - 6,4km

The organization's members will manage the proper functioning of Supplies and compliance with safety rules.

Participants must always obey the guidelines of the organization's members. 

The various events in this event take place semi-autonomously, and it is essential that each athlete is accompanied by a minimum amount of calories and liquids, in order to satisfy their needs between refuelings.

Please note that liquid supplies will not be supplied through bottles or plastic cups.

Each athlete is responsible for taking with them the container(s) they deem most appropriate for their hydration (preferably also serving hot drinks).

2.8. Mandatory and recommended material

There may be Mandatory material control, with the athlete having a penalty of 15 MINUTES in the final time, for each missing item.

Regardless of the weather conditions participants should consider this material as their Survival Kit, so we advise you to always accompany the athletes in mountainous terrain of difficult access.

2.9. Information about passing places with road and rail traffic

The organization will have a security system throughout the route, however, given that it will be impossible to cut off road traffic at some points, participants must comply with traffic rules on public roads and must also respect the environment surrounding the route, being aware that it may cross private property, under penalty of having to assume potential damages and compensation resulting from non-compliance.

2.10. Disqualifications

Disqualification, based on the following chart:

·       No complying with the rules;

·       Not finishing the route;

·       Throwing away rubbish;

·       Race number not visible;

·       Refusal to comply with the orders from the organization;

·       Anti-sporting behavior.

Participants who engage with one of the last two points won’t be able to register in future editions.

2.11. Responsibilities towards the athlete/participant 

·          Registration for the test will imply full acceptance of these regulations. 

·      Participants will be responsible for all actions likely to cause material, moral, or any other damage to themselves and/or third parties.

·      The organization declines all responsibility, in the event of accident, negligence, or theft of objects and/or valuables, in relation to participants.

·      The organization, as well as anyone involved in organizing the event, is exempt from liability resulting from the acts described above.

·    During the race, athletes may overtake as long as they do not put their integrity or that of their competitors at risk, taking care to signal it, and must always maintain a distance of 2 meters from the athlete being overtaken. Overtaken athletes must facilitate the overtaking maneuver, pulling over as much as possible or stopping if necessary.

2.12. Insuranse

The organization takes out the insurance required by law to carry out this type of test. The insurance premium is included in the registration fee. Payment of the insurance deductible (60€), in the event of an accident, is the sole responsibility of the athletes.

Any accident or incident that occurs during the course is the responsibility of the participants, for anything that exceeds the risk covered by insurance.

The organization did not assume expenses for claims, of which it was not aware in a timely manner to activate the insurance.

3. Registrations

            3.1. Registration process (web page)

Registration must be completed online using the link: https://www.carlossanatureevents.com/en/cmt

3.2. Registrations fees and periods

Online registrations open on November 1st, 2024 and close on March 29th, 2025 or when the registration limits are reached

Short Trail 13km

1st Registration Phase - November 1st 2024 to February 28th 2025 - 15€

2nd Registration Phase - February 28th 2025 to March 29th 2025 - 20€

(note: circular distance with beginning and end at the Caramulo Museum)

The registration fee includes: bib, gift related to the event, personal accident insurance, finisher's medal, supplies, security and rescue service, showers and transport to the finish line in case of withdrawal. The organization may replace some of these offers with similar ones.

Trail 35km

1st Registration Phase - November 1st 2024 to February 28th 2025 - 30€

2nd Registration Phase - February 28th 2025 to March 29th 2025 - 35€

(extra 3€: transport from Caramulo Museum to the start line, S.João do Monte - reservation at the time of registration)

The registration fee includes: bib, gift related to the event, personal accident insurance, finisher's medal, supplies, security and rescue service, showers and transport to the finish line in case of withdrawal. The organization may replace some of these offers with similar ones.

Trail Sprint 24km

1st Registration Phase - November 1st 2024 to February 28th 2025 - 25€

2nd Registration Phase - February 28th 2025 to March 29th 2025 - 30€

(extra 3€: transport from Caramulo Museum to the start line, S.João do Monte - reservation at the time of registration)

The registration fee includes: bib, gift related to the event, personal accident insurance, finisher's medal, supplies, security and rescue service, showers and transport to the finish line in case of withdrawal. The organization may replace some of these offers with similar ones.

Mini Trail/Walk 12km

1st Registration Phase - November 1st 2024 to February 28th 2025 - 15€

2nd Registration Phase - February 28th 2025 to March 29th 2025 - 20€

(extra 3€: transport from Caramulo Museum to the start line, Malhapão - reservation at the time of registration)

The registration fee includes: bib, gift related to the event, personal accident insurance, finisher's medal, supplies, security and rescue service, showers and transport to the finish line in case of withdrawal. The organization may replace some of these offers with similar ones.

3.3. Conditions for refunding the registration fee

If the athlete cancels their participation, part of the amount already paid will be refunded according to the table below:

If weather conditions or force majeure do not allow the event to take place and lead to its cancellation, registrations will be automatically transferred to the 2026 edition. If a refund is requested by the participant, 70% of the value will be refunded.

3.3.1. Invoices

We alert all athletes of the invoicing rules, anyone who wants a NIF on the invoice must indicate it when registering. After 72 hours of payment, the organization cannot make changes to invoices.

3.4. Material included in the registration

See 3.2. 

3.5. Transportation services

There will be several optional transfers to facilitate logistics for athletes who are not traveling as a family or group..

·     April 6th 2025, 08:00 - Transfer of 35km from Caramulo Museum to S.João do Monte (about 15min journey) - cost of 3€ - reservation at the registration

·     April 6th 2025, 08:00 - Transfer of 24km from Caramulo Museum to S.João do Monte (about 15min journey) - cost of 3€ - reservation at the registration

·     April 6th 2025, 09:00 - Transfer of 12km from Caramulo Museum to Malhapão (about 10min journey) - cost of 3€ - reservation at the registration

3.6. Race Secretariat

On April 5th, between 11h00 and 14h50, at Golden Tulip Caramulo Hotel & SPA to 13km Short Trail.

On April 5th, between 16h00 and 19h30, at Golden Tulip Caramulo Hotel & SPA to all the distances.

On April 6th, between 06h30 and 09h00, at Golden Tulip Caramulo Hotel & SPA to all the distances.

4. Rankings and prizes

4.1. Prize giving: time and place

-According to the program.

4.2. Prizes

Regarding the general classification, trophies will be awarded.

There will be classification and prizes for teams for which the times of the 3 best athletes in the general classification count (there is no distinction of sex or age). 

5. Information

            5.1 How to Get There

Start Line location of 13km: https://maps.app.goo.gl/L4jXfyaEhNTrbcsAA

Start Line location of 35km & 24km: https://maps.app.goo.gl/86YneAtjS5VwCbUz5

Start Line location of 12km: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j4DM8LcSJRPxi8dp7

Secretariat location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UoKYNaeazxrvuA9c6

Arrival location of all distances: https://maps.app.goo.gl/L4jXfyaEhNTrbcsAA

5.2 Where to stay

Soon

6. Marks and controle posts

The route will be marked with brightly colored ribbons and flags, and passing through established controls is mandatory.

7. Carbonic Compensation - Environmental Responsibility 

The athlete is solely responsible for transporting all natural (even if biodegradable) or non-natural wrappers and waste from gels, bars and/or others. You must deposit the waste at the nearest supply, or transport it to the finish line.

For 2025, Carlos Sá Nature Events proposes, to everyone who decides to register for its events, a small contribution of €5 (optional) towards the purchase of native trees. Together with the local partners who have accompanied us over the last few years, Carlos Sá Nature Events is committed, with the funds raised, to developing tree planting and reforestation of burnt areas in the geographical areas where it develops its activities. activity. These actions will be scheduled and carried out by CSNE following the guidance of these local partners who, better than anyone, know the region, the species and the right times to plant the plantations. 

You can join this initiative by selecting the EXTRA “Carbonic Offset” option when registering

8. Image rights

Acceptance of this regulation necessarily implies that the participant authorizes the race organizers to record all or part of their participation in it, it also presupposes their agreement so that the organization can use the athlete's image for the promotion and dissemination of the race. in all its forms (radio, written press, video, photography, internet, posters, social media, etc.) and assigns all rights to its commercial and advertising exploitation that it deems appropriate to carry out, without rights, by the athlete , to receive any economic compensation.

9. Support and Emergency

There will be support, relief and emergency teams to provide care to participants who need it.

10. Omissions

Omissions in this regulation shall be resolved by the organizing committee

11. Others

Participants are obliged to help injured parties and respect traffic rules at road crossings.

The organization reserves the right to make any modifications it deems necessary, depending on the different conditions, as well as to suspend the race, if weather conditions so require, or for reasons of force majeure.