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Santa Maria Trail
Vila do Porto, Portugal
January 31, 2027Date confirmed
43 km22 km12 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
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Trail Running in Portugal
146 verified events with 767 individual races (9 confirmed dates) in Portugal complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events1469 confirmed dates
Competitions767Races & courses
Distances1 - 240 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+9,639 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail
Porto Moniz, Portugal
April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed
110 km80 km56 km40 km+1
ForestIsland+5
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Ultra X Madeira
Machico, Portugal
October 30, 2027 to October 31, 2027Date confirmed
110 km60 km50 km25 km
IslandNature & Off-Road+5
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Gerês Extreme Marathon
Geres, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
90 km42.2 km32 km21.1 km+3
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
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Taut - Terras Do Ancião Ultra Trail
Ansião, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
240 km160 km100 km62 km+3
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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Trail Da Raia
Aldeia do Bispo - Sabugal, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
47 km31 km25.75 km16 km+1
Point-to-PointKids & Youth Races+4
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EstrelAçor Ultra Endurance
Penhas da Saúde, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160 km103 km48 km32 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
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Pisão Extreme
São Pedro do Sul, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km65 km35 km25 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2027 | Santa Maria Trail | Vila do Porto, Azores, PT | Trail Running | 43 km22 km12 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail | Porto Moniz, Madeira, PT | Trail Running | 110 km80 km56 km40 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | Ultra X Madeira | Machico, Madeira, PT | Trail Running | 110 km60 km50 km25 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Gerês Extreme Marathon | Geres, Braga District, PT | Road RunningTrail Running | 90 km42.2 km32 km21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Taut - Terras Do Ancião Ultra Trail | Ansião, Leiria District, PT | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 240 km160 km100 km62 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Da Raia | Aldeia do Bispo - Sabugal, Guarda District, PT | Trail RunningTriathlon | 47 km31 km25.75 km16 km |
| Date to be announced | EstrelAçor Ultra Endurance | Penhas da Saúde, Castelo Branco District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 160 km103 km48 km32 km |
| Date to be announced | Pisão Extreme | São Pedro do Sul, Viseu District, PT | Trail Running | 100 km65 km35 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail de Conímbriga Terras de Sicó | Condeixa-a-Nova, Coimbra District, PT | Trail Running | 179 km111 km57 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Louzantrail | Lousã, Coimbra District, PT | Trail Running | 52 km32 km20 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Afife Running Trail | Afife, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 46 km30 km18 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | UTM - Ultra Trail Marão | Amarante, Porto District, PT | Trail Running | 120 km60 km40 km25 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in Portugal directory, RunningCompass curates 146 events comprising 767 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 1 km to 240 km and elevation gains up to +9,639 m. Key host locations include Vila do Porto, Porto Moniz, Machico, Geres. Notable events in this selection include Santa Maria Trail, MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail, Ultra X Madeira.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Portugal?
This overview currently includes 146 verified events featuring 767 individual races. Of these, 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 137 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Portugal?
Races in this selection span distances of 1 km to 240 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +9,639 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, Road Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Portugal?
Top host locations include Vila do Porto, Porto Moniz, Machico, Geres, Ansião. Representative events in the catalog include Santa Maria Trail, MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail, Ultra X Madeira, Gerês Extreme Marathon. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in Portugal?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 767 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.