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Event summary
Freita Skyrunning 2026 is a mountain skyrunning event taking place on July 18 and 19, 2026, in Felgueira, Vale de Cambra, Portugal. It features three main races: Freita Vertical (4 km with 850 m elevation gain), Freita SkyRace (25 km with 1500 m elevation gain), and Mini SkyRace (15 km with 630 m elevation gain), including a non-competitive walk option.
The event is open to all athletes, including non-federated participants, with categories for juniors, youth, seniors, and veterans. It is part of the official Skyrunning Portugal 2026 calendar and includes national championships and club competitions.
The courses traverse the scenic Serra da Freita, crossing two municipalities and featuring technical terrain with steep ascents, descents, water crossings, and single-tracks. The event offers a challenging and technical mountain running experience with a strong emphasis on respect for nature and environmental preservation.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Freita Vertical: Iniciados M/F (2010-2011), Juvenis M/F (2008-2009), Juniores M/F (2006-2007), Sub-23 M/F (2003-2005), Seniores M/F (24-39 years), Veteranos M40/F40 (40-44), M45/F45 (45-49), M50/F50 (50-54), M55/F55 (55-59), M60/F60 (60+), Geral M/F, Equipas
• Freita SkyRace and Mini SkyRace: Juniores M/F (2006-2007), Sub-23 M/F (2003-2005), Seniores M/F (24-39 years), Veteranos M40/F40 (40-44), M45/F45 (45-49), M50/F50 (50-54), M55/F55 (55-59), M60/F60 (60+), Geral M/F, Equipas
Start/finish locations: Serra da Freita, Felgueira, Vale de Cambra, Portugal
Start times per category/distance:
• July 18, 2026 (Saturday): Freita Vertical – staggered start every 30 seconds from 18:30
• July 19, 2026 (Sunday): Freita SkyRace – 8:30
• July 19, 2026 (Sunday): Freita Mini SkyRace – 9:00
• July 19, 2026 (Sunday): Caminhada (walk) – 9:05
Cut-off times: Freita SkyRace – 14:30 (arrival limit)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 18, 2026: 14:00 – 17:30
• July 19, 2026: 7:00 – 8:30
Participants limit: 300 total across all distances
Registration deadline: July 15, 2026
Surface types: Mountain trails with technical sections, including levadas, rivers, cascades, single-tracks
Course format: Point-to-point and uphill time trial (Freita Vertical)
Race routes:
• Freita Vertical: 4 km, 850 m elevation gain, uphill from Paraduça to Pico da Gralheira
• Freita SkyRace: 25 km, 1500 m elevation gain, technical with ascents, descents, water crossings, passing villages
• Mini SkyRace / Caminhada: 15 km, 630 m elevation gain, competitive and non-competitive options
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solids and liquids at marked points
Parking and shuttle details: Transport by bus to false start for Freita Vertical on July 18
Prizes: Finisher prize for all classified athletes except Caminhada; awards for top 3 in each category and teams
Location
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SKYRUNNING 25 km
SKYRUNNING 15 km
Vertical 4 km
Walking 15 km
SKYRUNNING 25 km Youth
SKYRUNNING 15 km Youth
Vertical 4 km Youth
Benefits
Refeição (1 sandwich, 1 caldo à lavrador, 1 bebida) for all races
Aid stations with solids and liquids at marked points
Personal accident insurance included
First aid at aid stations
Transport from nearest car access point to finish in case of abandonment
Official 2026 event T-shirt
Finisher prize for Vertical, FSR, and FMSR races
