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Event summary
The STUT-Santo Thyrso Ultra Trilhos 2026 is a trail running event taking place on February 14 and 15, 2026, in Santo Tirso, Portugal. It features multiple race distances catering to a range of participants: Ultra (44 km), Long (32 km), Short (17 km), and a 10 km Walk. There is also a dedicated Kids Trail event on February 14 with distances tailored for children aged 5 to 17 years.
The event is open to all runners, with minimum age limits depending on the race distance, and it promotes fair play and respect for the environment. The race courses traverse the scenic trails, forest paths, and rural roads around Santo Tirso and Paços de Ferreira, offering a beautiful and varied terrain for runners.
The atmosphere is inclusive and family-friendly, with special events for children and a non-competitive moderate difficulty walk alongside the competitive races. Awards are given for individual age groups and teams, and the event emphasizes safety and environmental responsibility.
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Start times per category/distance:
• Ultra (44 km): 8:30
• Long (32 km): 9:00
• Short (17 km): 9:30
• Walk (10 km): 9:40
• STUT Kids (various distances): 15:00 on February 14
Bib pick-up time and location:
• February 14, 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–20:00 (STUT, STTL, STTC, Walk) at Sala de Imprensa do Pavilhão Desportivo Municipal
• February 14 from 14:00 for STUT Kids at Parque Urbano de Geão
• February 15, 07:00–09:00 (STUT, STTL, STTC) and until 09:20 for Walk at Sala de Imprensa do Pavilhão Desportivo Municipal
Start/finish locations: Various, with main starts at locations to be defined, Kids race at Parque Urbano de Geão
Age categories/divisions:
• Sub23 M/F (18–22 years)
• Senior M/F (23–34 years)
• Vet M35/F35 (35–39 years)
• Vet M40/F40 (40–44 years)
• Vet M45/F45 (45–49 years)
• Vet M50/F50 (50–54 years)
• Vet M55/F55 (55–59 years)
• Vet M60/F60 (60+ years)
Cut-off times:
• Ultra: 9 hours
• Long: 8.5 hours
• Short: 7 hours
• Walk: 6 hours 50 minutes
Registration deadline: February 8, 2026
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Trail paths, forest roads, rural roads, no road closures
Course format: Point-to-point and looped trails
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with mandatory validation at control points
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with solids and liquids available on all race distances
• Water available to refill bottles
• Toilets at start/finish and aid stations
Location
get directionsRaces
Trail Run 44 km
Trail Run 32 km
Trail Run 17 km
Walking 10 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official event T-shirt, bib number, and souvenirs
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for finishers in STUT, STTL, STTC, and STUT Kids
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with official results
🛟 Safety support: contact numbers on bib, mandatory mobile phone, organization rescue team
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: solid food and liquids along the courses and at finish
🚿 Showers available at municipal sports pavilion
📸 Event photography and video coverage
🏆 Trophies awarded to top 3 by age group and overall, plus team awards
