Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & HikingUTMB Index Races
EstrelAçor Ultra Endurance
Penhas da Saúde, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160 km103 km48 km32 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
PTRegional Running Calendar
Running Events in the Castelo Branco District
8 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 21 races in Castelo Branco District with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events80 confirmed dates
Competitions21Races & courses
Distances6.7 - 281 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+8,265 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Ultra Trail de Gardunha
Castelo Branco, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km30 km18 km12 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail da Cereja
Fundão, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30 km17 km9 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
Photo: Fab5669 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail Vila do Mouros
Covilhã, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
22 km16 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
Photo: Fab5669 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Lardosa On The Move
Lardosa, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
12 km10 km
CastlesCulture & History+1
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Meia Maratona do Foral
Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km
City RunFestive
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Backyard Ultra Horizontes
Proença-a-Nova, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
6.71 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
PT 281+ Ultramarathon Portugal
Belmonte, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
281 km
MountainForest+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ultra Trail de Gardunha | Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 50 km30 km18 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail da Cereja | Fundão, Castelo Branco District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 30 km17 km9 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Vila do Mouros | Covilhã, Castelo Branco District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 22 km16 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Lardosa On The Move | Lardosa, Castelo Branco District, PT | Road Running | 12 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Meia Maratona do Foral | Idanha-a-Nova, Castelo Branco District, PT | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Backyard Ultra Horizontes | Proença-a-Nova, Castelo Branco District, PT | Trail Running | 6.71 km |
| Date to be announced | PT 281+ Ultramarathon Portugal | Belmonte, Castelo Branco District, PT | Trail Running | 281 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Castelo Branco District (Europe, Portugal) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 8 public events and 21 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Key host locations include Penhas da Saúde, Castelo Branco, Fundão, and Covilhã. Notable events in the selection include EstrelAçor Ultra Endurance, Ultra Trail de Gardunha, and Trail da Cereja.
Race distances span from 6.7 km to 281 km, reaching up to +8,265 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Castelo Branco District includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Castelo Branco District?
RunningCompass currently lists 8 verified events with 21 individual races in Castelo Branco District. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include EstrelAçor Ultra Endurance, Ultra Trail de Gardunha, and Trail da Cereja.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Castelo Branco District?
Events in Castelo Branco District focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Course distances range from 6.7 km entry-level races up to 281 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Penhas da Saúde, Castelo Branco, Fundão, and Covilhã.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Castelo Branco District?
The most selective courses in Castelo Branco District climb up to +8,265 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Castelo Branco District?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.