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Event summary
The Castelo de Vide Sky Race 2026 is a sky running event taking place on November 1, 2026, in Castelo de Vide, Portugal. The race offers three circular course distances: approximately 22 km with 1500 m elevation gain, 17 km with 1200 m elevation gain, and a Mini Sky Race of about 12 km with 850 m elevation gain, all starting at 9:00 AM.
Participants must be physically and mentally prepared for the challenging mountain terrain and elevation changes. The event is open to individuals aged 15 and older (with parental consent for those under 18) and includes categories for all ages, both federated and non-federated athletes. The race features individual time trial starts every 30 seconds for the Sky Speed category.
The race emphasizes environmental responsibility and safety, requiring mandatory equipment such as mobile phones, minimum 0.5-liter water containers, survival blankets, and windbreakers depending on the distance. The event includes trophies for top finishers and a light meal after the race.
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Start/finish locations: Location to be designated, same for start, finish, and secretariat
Start times per category/distance:
• All distances start at 09:00
Cut-off times:
• 22 km: 5 hours
• 17 km: 4 hours
• 12 km: 4 hours
Bib pick-up time and location: November 1, 2026, from 07:30 to 09:00 at the event start location
Registration deadline: October 25, 2026
Surface types: Mountain trails with significant elevation gain
Course format: Circular courses
Race routes:
• Sky Race approx. 22 km with 1500 m D+
• Sky Race approx. 17 km with 1200 m D+
• Mini Sky Race approx. 12 km with 850 m D+
Timing method: RFID chip timing with mandatory front bib display
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with water, fruit, and dried fruit; athletes must carry their own containers
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall male and female, trophies for the team with most participants, medals for top 3 in male and female classes
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds of registration fees are provided. The event may be rescheduled due to health restrictions without refund. Registrations are non-transferable except as stated by the organizer.
Location
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Sky Race 22 km
Sky Race 17 km
Sky Race 12 km
Benefits
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water, fruit, and dried fruit at designated points; athletes must carry their own containers
🚿 Showers: available at a location to be defined
🏆 Trophies and medals for top finishers and teams
🏅 Finisher prize: souvenir for all finishers
🍲 Light post-race meal (soup and bread with chorizo)
📸 Participant photos available on the event’s Facebook page
