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Rui Muga

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Rui Muga
Born (1984-08-26) August 26, 1984 (age 41)
Mogadouro, Portugal
🏳️ NationalityPortuguese
💼 Occupation
Professional Athlete
📆 Years active  2021–present
Known forPortuguese national champion in trail running; three-time champion of the Cross Popular de Videmala

Rui Muga (born in Mogadouro) is a Portuguese professional long-distance runner specializing in trail running, mountain running, and cross country. He is known for his consistent podium finishes and for representing Portugal in international mountain running events.

Career Highlights

Muga has a successful career competing for the Clube Atlético de Macedo de Cavaleiros. He has earned several national and international titles, particularly in long-distance running.

  • Cross Popular de Videmala: Muga is a three-time champion of the Cross Popular de Videmala de Alba, winning the title in 2023, 2024, and 2025.[1]
  • National Champion: He was crowned the national M40 champion in the Half Marathon at the Meia Maratona do Seixal in March 2025.[2]
  • International Competitions: He has represented Portugal in several major international competitions:
    • He was part of the national team for the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc, Spain, in September 2025.[3]
    • He represented the country at the 2022 European Mountain Running Championships in the Canary Islands.[4]
  • Other Wins: He has won several other notable races, including the IV Trail Vales de Vimioso (2025), the 9th Night Run of Vila Real (2024), and the VI Half Marathon of Vila Real (2023).

References

  1. "Rui Muga tricampeão do Cross Popular de Videmala". Jornal Local. 2025-08-26. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  2. "Rui Muga sagrou-se campeão nacional de M40 na Meia Maratona do Seixal". Onda Livre. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  3. "Rui Muga e Carlos Lopes convocados para o Campeonato do Mundo de Montanha e Trail". Onda Livre. 2025-08-02. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  4. "Zé Carvalho e Rui Muga vão representar Portugal no Campeonato Europeu de Corrida de Montanha". Onda Livre. 2022-06-20. Retrieved 29 August 2025.