Estrela Road Challenge

Road Running covering 21.1 km to 42.2 km with up to 1,500 m D+ in Manteigas (Guarda District, Portugal)

Location

Manteigas, Guarda District, PortugalShow on map(40.4028° N, 7.5398° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +1,500 m

Estrela Road Challenge is an endurance sporting event in Manteigas, Guarda District, PT focused on Road Running. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Relay, City Run.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +1,500 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +1,500 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +1,500 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 (estrelaoutdoorevents.pt).

Official website

Estrela Road Challenge in Manteigas (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

Mountain Nature & Off-Road Relay City Run

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+1,500 m	407 m - 1,037 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Marathon (Relay)	Road Running	42.2 km	+1,500 m	410 m - 1,040 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+1,500 m	413 m - 1,043 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+1,500 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,500 m D-

Altitude range

407 m - 1,037 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.1 % / 12.8 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+1,500 m D+Peak 1,037 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 407 m to 1,037 m above sea level (+1,500 m D+, -1,500 m D-)

Peak: 1,037 m·at 11.3 km·Ø 7.1 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Estrela Road Challenge take place?

Estrela Road Challenge takes place in Manteigas, Guarda District, PT (start area at coordinates 40.4028° N, 7.5398° 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 Estrela Road Challenge?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +1,500 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +1,500 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +1,500 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Estrela Road Challenge?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,500 m of elevation gain and -1,500 m of elevation loss, ranging between 407 m and 1,037 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 Estrela Road Challenge?

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