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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-Trails in Portugal
24 verified events with 124 individual races (4 confirmed dates) in Portugal complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events244 confirmed dates
Competitions124Races & courses
Distances6 - 240 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+9,639 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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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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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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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
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Trail de Conímbriga Terras de Sicó
Condeixa-a-Nova, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
179 km111 km57 km25 km+1
Culture & HistoryNature & Off-Road+3
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UTM - Ultra Trail Marão
Amarante, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
120 km60 km40 km25 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
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Sharish Monsaraz Natur Trail
Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
105 km50 km31 km20 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
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 | Taut - Terras Do Ancião Ultra Trail | Ansião, Leiria District, PT | Trail RunningNordic Walking | 240 km160 km100 km62 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 | UTM - Ultra Trail Marão | Amarante, Porto District, PT | Trail Running | 120 km60 km40 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Sharish Monsaraz Natur Trail | Reguengos de Monsaraz, Évora District, PT | Trail Running | 105 km50 km31 km20 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Trail Serra de São Mamede | Portalegre, Portalegre District, PT | Trail Running | 105 km75 km50 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Estrela Grande Trail | Manteigas, Guarda District, PT | Trail Running | 105 km50 km33 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Iberian Wolf Trophy | São Pedro do Sul, Viseu District, PT | Trail Running | 131.1 km45 km28 km27 km |
| Date to be announced | Grande Trail da Serra D'Arga | Caminha, Viana do Castelo District, PT | Trail Running | 100 km50 km31 km17 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Ultra-trails span from 50 km to over 160 km across mountain ranges and natural parks, requiring mandatory gear, night running skills, and self-sufficiency. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. In this Ultra-Trails in Portugal directory, RunningCompass curates 24 events comprising 124 individual races, including 4 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 6 km to 240 km and elevation gains up to +9,639 m. Key host locations include Porto Moniz, Machico, Ansião, Penhas da Saúde. Notable events in this selection include MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail, Ultra X Madeira, Taut - Terras Do Ancião Ultra Trail.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Ultra-Trails in Portugal?
This overview currently includes 24 verified events featuring 124 individual races. Of these, 4 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 20 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Ultra-Trails in Portugal?
Races in this selection span distances of 6 km to 240 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +9,639 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Nordic Walking, Walking & Hiking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Ultra-Trails in Portugal?
Top host locations include Porto Moniz, Machico, Ansião, Penhas da Saúde, São Pedro do Sul. Representative events in the catalog include MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra-Trail, Ultra X Madeira, Taut - Terras Do Ancião Ultra Trail, EstrelAçor Ultra Endurance. Ultra-trails span from 50 km to over 160 km across mountain ranges and natural parks, requiring mandatory gear, night running skills, and self-sufficiency.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Ultra-Trails in Portugal?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 124 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.