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Douro Ultra Trail

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 8 km to 100 km in Peso da Régua Municipality (Vila Real District, Portugal)

LocationPeso da Régua, Vila Real District, PortugalShow on map(41.1656° N, 7.7885° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,800 m

Douro Ultra Trail is an endurance sporting event in Peso da Régua, Vila Real District, PT focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Forest.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 100 km (100 km, +3,800 m D+), Trail 50 km (50 km, +1,900 m D+), Trail 25 km (25 km, +950 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +570 m D+), and Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (douroultratrail.com).

Official website
Douro Ultra Trail in Peso da Régua (Work: "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2 (middle - view from to Santana)-07ASD", Photo: Asurnipal, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2 (middle - view from to Santana)-07ASD" · Photo: Asurnipal · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainForest

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 100 kmTrail Running100 km+3,800 m56 m - 1,652 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 50 kmTrail Running50 km+1,900 m59 m - 857 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 25 kmTrail Running25 km+950 m62 m - 461 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 15 kmTrail Running15 km+570 m65 m - 304 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 8 kmWalking & Hiking8 km+36 m68 m - 83 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
100 km
Elevation gain
+3,800 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,800 m D-
Altitude range
56 m - 1,652 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.6 % / 13.7 %
Course format
Loop course
100 km+3,800 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS41.1656° N, 7.7885° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 56 m to 1,652 m above sea level (+3,800 m D+, -3,800 m D-)

Peak: 1,652 m·at 51.7 km·Ø 7.6 %
56 m588 m1,120 m1,652 m0 km20 km40 km60 km80 km100 km1,652 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Douro Ultra Trail take place?

Douro Ultra Trail takes place in Peso da Régua, Vila Real District, PT (start area at coordinates 41.1656° N, 7.7885° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Douro Ultra Trail?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 100 km (100 km, +3,800 m D+), Trail 50 km (50 km, +1,900 m D+), Trail 25 km (25 km, +950 m D+), Trail 15 km (15 km, +570 m D+), and Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Douro Ultra Trail?

The main competition (Trail 100 km over 100 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,800 m of elevation gain and -3,800 m of elevation loss, ranging between 56 m and 1,652 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Douro Ultra Trail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (douroultratrail.com).