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Event summary
The Douro Ultra Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on October 9-10, 2026, in Peso da Régua, Portugal. It features four race distances: approximately 100 km (Ultra Trail Endurance), 50 km (Trail Longo), 28 km (Trail), and 15 km (Trail Curto).
Participants must be at least 18 years old for the Ultra Trail Endurance and Trail Longo races, while minors can participate in the shorter distances if accompanied by a responsible adult. The event allows individual and duo participation for the longer distances, emphasizing self-sufficiency and endurance in mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains.
The race courses include a variety of natural trails, forest roads, and some asphalt sections, with challenging elevation profiles and strict time cut-offs. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with individual, duo, and team classifications and podium awards.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Individual Men: Elite (18-39), Masters (40-49), Masters 50 (50-59), Master 60 (60+)
• Individual Women: Elite (18-39), Masters (40-49), Masters 50 (50-59), Master 60 (60+)
• Duos: Men General (18+), Women General (18+), Mixed General (18+)
Participant limit: 1500 total participants across all four races
Registration deadline: September 20, 2026
Start/finish locations: Peso da Régua
Race routes:
• Ultra Trail Endurance: approx. 100 km, 5600 m elevation gain, very difficult
• Trail Longo: approx. 50 km, 2300 m elevation gain, difficult
• Trail: approx. 28 km, 1100 m elevation gain, moderate
• Trail Curto: approx. 15 km, 700 m elevation gain, easy
Cut-off times:
• Ultra Trail Endurance: 22 hours
• Trail Longo: 12 hours
• Trail: 6.5 hours
• Trail Curto: 5 hours
Bib pick-up time and location: On designated days before the event; participants must present ID and proof of registration
Timing method: Electronic timing with control points
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid food at designated points; water available for refilling containers
Prizes: Finisher prizes and podium awards for individual, duo, and team categories
Surface types: Mostly natural trails, forest roads, some asphalt
Drop bag policy: Drop bag service available for Ultra Trail Endurance participants
Location
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Ultra Trail 100 km
Ultra Trail 100 km Doubles
Ultra Trail 50 km
Ultra Trail 50 km Doubles
Trail Run 28 km
Trail Run 15 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, race souvenir (t-shirt or buff), sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: official finisher prize for all classified participants
⏱️ Electronic timing with control points and official classification
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance at aid stations, emergency contact on bib
🛡️ Insurance: civil liability and personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid food at designated points, water for refills
🚿 Showers available
🧳 Drop bag service for Ultra Trail Endurance participants
🏆 Podium awards for top finishers in individual, duo, and team categories