MessengerMONTEMURO VERTICAL RUN
Event summary
The Montemuro Vertical Run 2026 is a mountain running race taking place on July 12, 2026, in Castro Daire, Portugal. The main race covers a challenging 9.8 km uphill course with 1003 meters of elevation gain, starting in Parada de Ester and finishing at the Fragas do Inferno summit.
The event is open to athletes of all ages and genders, including seniors and veterans, and is part of the (PER) CORRER CASTRO DAIRE 2026 circuit. Complementary activities include youth races with distances adapted to age groups and a non-competitive 6 km hike with 647 meters of elevation gain.
The race offers a unique mountain terrain experience with continuous ascent, supported by organized logistics and safety measures, creating an inclusive and competitive atmosphere for all participants.
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Start/finish locations: Start at Campo de futebol de Parada (Parada de Ester), finish at Fragas do Inferno
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 Corridas Jovens (Benjamins to Juvenis)
• 09:30 Montemuro Vertical Run (Seniors and Veterans, 9.8 km)
• 10:00 Caminhada and Juniores (6 km hike)
Registration deadline: July 7, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Mountain trail with continuous ascent
Course format: Point-to-point uphill mountain race
Race routes:
• Montemuro Vertical Run: 9.8 km with 1003 m elevation gain, from Parada de Ester to Fragas do Inferno
• Caminhada: 6 km with 647 m elevation gain, from Eiriz to Fragas do Inferno
• Corridas Jovens: 1.05 km loop with 91 m elevation gain
Timing method: Bib number with participant identification
Toilets and aid station placement: Two liquid aid stations at 4 km and 6 km for juniors, seniors, and veterans; liquid aid at finish
Parking and shuttle details: Transport provided for juniors and hikers from Parada de Ester to Eiriz at 9:40; bus transport from Portas do Montemuro to Parada de Ester at 11:00
Drop bag policy: Transport of one volume per athlete from start to finish, identified with bib number
Prizes: Medals for top 3 seniors/veterans and age groups; monetary prizes for top 5 seniors/veterans; trophies for top 5 teams in the circuit
Location
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Vertical Run 9.8 km
Walking 6 km
Vertical Run Youth 6 km
Kids Trail
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, official event t-shirt, personalized massage voucher
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for seniors, veterans, and juniors
🛟 Safety support: traffic control, ambulance assistance, security teams with vehicles along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: two liquid supply points on course and at finish
🧳 Transport of athlete equipment from start to finish
🚌 Transport for juniors and hikers from Parada de Ester to Eiriz and return bus from finish to start
🍽️ Lunch provided after the event
