Gerês Extreme Marathon

About the Event

Answer the call of the wild at the Gerês Extreme Marathon, a true test of endurance set in Portugal's only national park from December 5-7, 2025. This is not just a race; it's a multi-day festival of trail running, offering a spectrum of challenges from the grueling, epic Extreme 90K to the more accessible Mini 14KM. Conquer some of the most raw and breathtakingly beautiful terrain in the Iberian Peninsula, where ancient trails, dramatic granite landscapes, and pristine rivers define your journey. Each distance is meticulously crafted to showcase the untamed heart of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, promising an authentic and unforgettable adventure. Secure your spot for a weekend where you don't just run a race—you become part of the legend.

Races Offered

5K

Dec 05, 2025

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15K

Dec 05, 2025

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Half-Marathon

Dec 05, 2025

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Marathon

Dec 05, 2025

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Ultra

Dec 05, 2025

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Ponte da Barca.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 7.5° / 14.9°

wb_sunny 5.4° / 13.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.1 /

water_drop 86.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.5° / 14.9°

wb_sunny 5.4° / 13.4°

air 8.1 km/h

water_drop 86.9%

About Ponte da Barca

Learn more about the host city, Ponte da Barca.

Ponte da Barca is a town and a municipality in the district of Viana do Castelo in northern Portugal. It spans an area of 182.11 square kilometres (70.31 sq mi) and had a population of 11,044 as of the 2021 census. The town itself is located in the parish of Ponte da Barca, Vila Nova da Muía e Paço Vedro de Magalhães, which had 4,192 residents in the same year.