XVII Ultra Geira Via Nova Romana 2026
Event summary
The XVII Ultra Geira Via Nova Romana 2026 is a trail running event taking place on April 26, 2026, in Terras de Bouro, Portugal. It features two main races: the Ultra Geira Romana 50 km and the Trail Geira Romana 18 km, as well as a walking event.
The Ultra Geira Romana 50 km race starts at 08:00 from Campo do Gerês, Terras de Bouro, following part of the ancient Roman road connecting Bracara Augusta and Astúrica Augusta, finishing in Caldelas, Amares. The 18 km trail starts at 10:00 in S. Sebastião da Geira and finishes in Caldelas. Both races are part of national series: the Ultra Trail is part of the Circuito Nacional Ultra Serie 100, and the Trail is part of the Circuito Nacional Trail Sprint Serie 150.
The courses are mostly on trails and paths with significant elevation changes, offering a challenging mountain trail experience. The event includes organized transportation from the finish area to the start locations and provides a competitive atmosphere with age categories and team awards.
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Start/finish locations:
• Ultra 50 km start: Museu da Geira, Terras de Bouro
• Ultra 50 km finish: Caldelas, Amares
• Trail 18 km start: S. Sebastião da Geira
• Trail 18 km finish: Caldelas, Amares
• Caminhada start: Caldelas, Posto de Turismo
Start times per category/distance:
• Ultra 50 km: 08:00
• Trail 18 km: 10:00
• Caminhada: 10:00
Cut-off times:
• Ultra 50 km: 9 hours total
• Checkpoints: Covide at 5 hours (21 km), Paredes Secas at 7h30 (41 km)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 25, 15:00–19:00
• April 26, 06:30–06:55 (Ultra 50 km)
• April 26, until 09:00 (Trail 18 km and Caminhada)
• Location: Posto de Turismo de Caldelas
Registration deadline: April 15, 2026
Surface types: Mostly trails and paths; where on public roads, participants must use the roadside berms
Course format: Point-to-point courses following ancient Roman roads and mountain trails
Race routes:
• Ultra 50 km: Via Romana from Bracara Augusta to Astúrica Augusta, with elevation gain +1820 m and loss -2300 m
• Trail 18 km: Trail with elevation gain +700 m and loss -1026 m
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Ultra 50 km aid stations at 14 km, 21 km, 33 km, 41.5 km, and finish
• Trail 18 km aid stations at 5 km (water), 8.5 km, and finish
Parking and shuttle details:
• Transport provided from Caldelas (finish) to start locations for Ultra 50 km (7:00) and Trail 18 km (9:15); athletes must request transport at registration
Prizes: Non-monetary prizes under 25 euros for top finishers by age and gender categories; team prizes for top 3 teams (sum of best 3 athletes)
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Trail Run 50 km
Trail Run 18 km
Walking
Benefits
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies at multiple points along the courses
🛡️ Insurance: included personal accident insurance as per legal requirements
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, bib number, medal
🚿 Showers: available at the Municipal Pool of Caldelas after the race
🚌 Transport: organized transport from finish to start locations for Ultra and Trail races