Ultra Trail de Gardunha

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 12 km to 50 km in Castelo Branco (Castelo Branco District, Portugal)

Location

Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco District, PortugalShow on map(39.8222° N, 7.4909° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +1,900 m

Ultra Trail de Gardunha is an endurance sporting event in Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco District, PT focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Forest.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 50K (50 km, +1,900 m D+), 30K (30 km, +1,140 m D+), 18K (18 km, +684 m D+), and Walking 12 km (12 km, +54 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 (facebook.com).

Official website

Ultra Trail de Gardunha in Castelo Branco (Work: "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2-Casa de Abrigo (DTM)-07ASD", Photo: Asurnipal, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2-Casa de Abrigo (DTM)-07ASD" · Photo: **Asurnipal** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Mountain Forest

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
50K	Trail Running	50 km	+1,900 m	620 m - 1,418 m	Loop course	Route & profile
30K	Trail Running	30 km	+1,140 m	623 m - 1,102 m	Loop course	Route & profile
18K	Trail Running	18 km	+684 m	626 m - 913 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 12 km	Walking & Hiking	12 km	+54 m	629 m - 652 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

50 km

Elevation gain

+1,900 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,900 m D-

Altitude range

620 m - 1,418 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.6 % / 13.7 %

Course format

Loop course

50 km+1,900 m D+Peak 1,418 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 1,418 m above sea level (+1,900 m D+, -1,900 m D-)

Peak: 1,418 m·at 31.6 km·Ø 7.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ultra Trail de Gardunha take place?

Ultra Trail de Gardunha takes place in Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco District, PT (start area at coordinates 39.8222° N, 7.4909° 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 Ultra Trail de Gardunha?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 50K (50 km, +1,900 m D+), 30K (30 km, +1,140 m D+), 18K (18 km, +684 m D+), and Walking 12 km (12 km, +54 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

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

The main competition (50K over 50 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,900 m of elevation gain and -1,900 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 1,418 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 Ultra Trail de Gardunha?

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