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Event summary
The Foz Côa Douro Trail Adventure is a trail running event taking place from February 19 to 21, 2027, in the Alto Douro region of Portugal. It features a challenging 3-day, 3-stage format with distances of 19 km, 30 km, and 17 km respectively.
Open only to athletes aged 18 and over, the race traverses mountainous terrain with high altitude characteristics, technical trails, and significant elevation changes. The course offers stunning landscapes including terraced mountains, river valleys, vineyards, almond and olive groves, and historic sites such as the Numão Castle and the Foz Côa villages.
The event includes transfers between stages, accommodation options, and a festive atmosphere with organized dinners and visits, making it a comprehensive trail adventure experience.
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Age categories/divisions: Open to athletes aged 18 and over only
Start/finish locations: Various locations in Alto Douro region including Quinta Vale Meão, Castelo de Numão, and Praça do Município de Vila Nova de Foz Côa
Start times per category/distance:
• February 19, 17:30 – 1st Stage 19 km
• February 20, 09:30 – 2nd Stage 30 km
• February 21, 10:00 – 3rd Stage 17 km
Cut-off times: No time limit
Bib pick-up time and location: February 19, 15:30 at Centro de Alto Rendimento do Pocinho (CAR)
Participants limit: 100 participants for each pack (with or without accommodation)
Registration deadline: February 12, 2027
Surface types: Mountainous and technical trails with high altitude and large elevation changes
Course format: 3-day stage race with daily distances of 19 km, 30 km, and 17 km
Race routes: Routes pass through mountainous landscapes, river valleys, vineyards, historic castles, and villages
Timing method: Timing controlled by Stop and Go company
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations approximately every 10 km with liquids and solids
Parking and shuttle details: Transfers between stages included; optional transfer from Porto airport to Foz Côa and back available for extra fee
Prizes: Awards for top 3 male and female overall finishers based on cumulative time of all 3 stages
Location
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Trail Run 37 km
Trail Run 17 km
Kids Trail
Walking 11 km
Trail Run 3 stages 19 km + 30 km + 17 km
Trail Run 3 stages 19 km + 30 km + 17 km With accommodation
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, race-related gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize included
⏱️ Timing + live results by category
🛟 Safety support: protection and rescue service
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids approximately every 10 km
🚌 Transfers between stages every day
🚿 Access to Solo Duro at Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo with changing rooms
🏨 Accommodation option available at Centro de Alto Rendimento do Pocinho (CAR) with breakfast and dinners included
