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Douro Ultra Trail
Peso da Régua, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km50 km25 km15 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
PTRegional Running Calendar
Running in the Vila Real District
10 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 26 races in Vila Real District with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events100 confirmed dates
Competitions26Races & courses
Distances3 - 100 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,800 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Sabrosa Trail por Terras de Magalhães
Sabrosa, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
32 km19 km11 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
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Trail Fisgas de Ermelo
Mondim de Basto, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
33 km23 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Trail Porta do Douro
Mesão Frio, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km14 km8 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest
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Aquae Brunheiro Trail
Chaves, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30 km23 km12 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Corrida Azeite Porca de Murça
Murça, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km4 km
Public ParkCity Run
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Vila Real Half Marathon
Vila Real, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km5 km
City RunCulture & History
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Flavius Challenge OCR
Chaves, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
12 km3 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Douro Ultra Trail | Peso da Régua, Vila Real District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 100 km50 km25 km15 km |
| Date to be announced | Sabrosa Trail por Terras de Magalhães | Sabrosa, Vila Real District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 32 km19 km11 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Fisgas de Ermelo | Mondim de Basto, Vila Real District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 33 km23 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Porta do Douro | Mesão Frio, Vila Real District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 21 km14 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Aquae Brunheiro Trail | Chaves, Vila Real District, PT | Trail Running | 30 km23 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | Corrida Azeite Porca de Murça | Murça, Vila Real District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km4 km |
| Date to be announced | Vila Real Half Marathon | Vila Real, Vila Real District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Flavius Challenge OCR | Chaves, Vila Real District, PT | Obstacle Course Racing | 12 km3 km |
| Date to be announced | Douro Vinhateiro Half Marathon | Peso da Régua, Vila Real District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Montalegre Urban Fit | Montalegre, Vila Real District, PT | Obstacle Course Racing | 9 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Vila Real District (Europe, Portugal) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 10 public events and 26 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Walking & Hiking, Trail Running, and Road Running. Key host locations include Peso da Régua, Sabrosa, Mondim de Basto, and Mesão Frio. Notable events in the selection include Douro Ultra Trail, Sabrosa Trail por Terras de Magalhães, and Trail Fisgas de Ermelo.
Race distances span from 3 km to 100 km, reaching up to +3,800 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Vila Real 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 Vila Real District?
RunningCompass currently lists 10 verified events with 26 individual races in Vila Real 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 Douro Ultra Trail, Sabrosa Trail por Terras de Magalhães, and Trail Fisgas de Ermelo.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Vila Real District?
Events in Vila Real District focus on Walking & Hiking, Trail Running, and Road Running. Course distances range from 3 km entry-level races up to 100 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Peso da Régua, Sabrosa, Mondim de Basto, and Mesão Frio.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Vila Real District?
The most selective courses in Vila Real District climb up to +3,800 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 Vila Real 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.