MessengerCerveira Ultra Trail 2026
Event summary
The Ultra Trail de Cerveira 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 6, 2026, in Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal. It features three distances: a competitive Long Trail of approximately 38 km with 2240 m elevation gain, a competitive Sprint Trail of approximately 18 km with 1080 m elevation gain, and a recreational Mini-Trail/Walk of approximately 11 km with 685 m elevation gain.
The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the Long and Mini-Trail, and from 14 years old for the Sprint Trail with parental authorization. It is part of the ATRP National Circuits, with athletes able to participate with or without a license, provided they meet physical and safety requirements. The race courses traverse mountain trails, forest roads, streams, and rocky terrain, offering a challenging and scenic experience.
The event includes strict rules on mandatory equipment, safety, and conduct, with aid stations providing liquids and solids along the routes. The atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, with categories for individual men and women across various age groups and team classifications.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo (Long Trail) 38 km: General, Sub23 (20-22), Senior (23-39), M40/F40 (40-44), M45/F45 (45-49), M50/F50 (50-54), M55/F55 (55-59), M60/F60 (60+)
• Trail Sprint 18 km: General, Juvenil (16-17), Junior (18-19), Sub23 (20-22), Senior (23-39), M40/F40 (40-44), M45/F45 (45-49), M50/F50 (50-54), M55/F55 (55-59), M60/F60 (60+)
Start/finish locations: Vila Nova de Cerveira, at the City Hall
Start times per category/distance: All distances start together on September 6, 2026, at 08:30
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo: 7 hours
• Trail Sprint: 5 hours
• Mini-Trail/Walk: 4 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 5, 18:00–21:00
• September 6, 07:00 until race start
• Location: Vila Nova de Cerveira City Hall
Participants limit:
• Trail Longo: 200
• Trail Sprint: 200
• Mini-Trail/Walk: 100
Registration deadline: August 30, 2026
Surface types: Mountain trails, forest roads, public roads, streams, rocky terrain
Course format: Point-to-point with open-road sections requiring traffic rule compliance
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: ±38 km, +2240 m elevation
• Trail Sprint: ±18 km, +1080 m elevation
• Mini-Trail/Walk: ±11 km, +685 m elevation
Timing method: Electronic chip timing on shoe or bib, with checkpoints along the course
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with liquids and solids at multiple points along each course
Prizes: Awards for top 3 male and female finishers in each age category and teams for Trail Longo and Trail Sprint
Location
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Trail Run 38 km
Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 11 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, personal accident insurance
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize included with registration
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing with checkpoints
🛟 Safety support: mandatory equipment includes whistle, survival blanket, mobile phone; organization monitors weather and can cancel event if unsafe
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at multiple points along the routes
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available
🧳 Transport to finish for abandoned athletes or those unable to continue