MessengerVOUGA TRAIL 2027
- Sat, January 9, 2027
- 10 € — 60 €
- 8 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
Vouga Trail 2027 is a trail running event taking place from January 8 to 10, 2027, in Sever do Vouga, Portugal. The event offers multiple race distances including Ultra (55 km), Long (38 km), Short (20 km), Mini (14 km), Uphill (5 km), a 12 km walk, and kids’ races ranging from 500 to 2000 meters.
Open to athletes aged 18 and over for competitive races, with exceptions for younger participants in the Mini, Walk, and Kids categories with parental authorization. The event is organized by Associação AZtrail in partnership with the Municipality of Sever do Vouga and features challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains, running through natural heritage areas including Serra da Freita, Arestal, and Ladário.
The event includes social and family-oriented activities such as the Vouga Kids race and a non-competitive walk, creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere. The race routes start and finish at the Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo de Sever do Vouga and include a unique 3-stage Green Stages race totaling approximately 65 km over three days.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Vouga Trail Ultra: M/F SUB23 (18-22), SEN (23-34), 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+ years, Team General
• Vouga Trail Longo: M/F SUB23 (18-22), SEN (23-34), 35, 40, 45, 50 years
• Vouga Trail Curto: M/F JUNIOR (18-19), SUB23 (20-22), SEN (23-34), 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+ years, Team General
• Vouga Trail Mini: M/F JUVENIL (16-17), JUNIOR (18-19), SUB23 (20-22), SEN (23-34), 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+ years, Team General
• Caminhada Vouga Trail: no trophies or classifications
• UPHILL Vouga: trophies for top 3 men and women, no age categories
• Vouga Trail Green Stages: trophies for top 3 men and women overall, no age categories
• Vouga Kids: age categories Mini Benjamim (4-5), Benjamin A (6-9), Benjamin B (10-11), Infantis (12-13), Iniciados (14-15)
Start/finish locations: Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo de Sever do Vouga, Av. Comendador Augusto Martins Pereira, Sever do Vouga
Start times per category/distance:
• Jan 8: UPHILL Vouga 16:00
• Jan 9: Vouga Trail Ultra 07:30, Vouga Trail Longo 08:30, Vouga Kids 10:00
• Jan 10: Vouga Trail Curto 08:30, Vouga Trail Mini 09:30, Caminhada Vouga Trail 09:45
Cut-off times:
• Vouga Trail Ultra: 12h30
• Vouga Trail Longo: 8h00
• UPHILL Vouga: 1h30
• Vouga Trail Curto: 5h00
• Vouga Trail Mini: 4h00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• Jan 8: 16:00-20:00
• Jan 9: 06:00-10:00 and 16:00-20:00
• Jan 10: 07:00-09:30
• Location: Event secretariat at Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo
Participants limit:
• Vouga Trail Green Stages: 100
• Vouga Trail Ultra: 350
• Vouga Trail Longo: 350
• Vouga Trail Curto: 550
• Vouga Trail Mini: 350
• UPHILL Vouga: 100
• Caminhada Vouga Trail: 200
Surface types: Mountain trails with significant elevation gain
Course format: Circular routes starting and finishing at the event center
Race routes:
• Ultra: 55 km, +2850 m elevation
• Long: 38 km, +2100 m elevation
• Short: 20 km, +1050 m elevation
• Mini: 14 km, +600 m elevation
• UPHILL: 5 km, +550 m elevation
• Caminhada: 12 km, +400 m elevation
• Kids: 500 to 2000 m, +100 m max
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with validation at control points
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Multiple aid stations with solids and liquids on all routes
• Athletes must carry their own hydration containers; no plastic cups or bottles provided
Prizes: Monetary prizes totaling €8,700 for top finishers in Ultra, Long, Short, Uphill, and Green Stages; trophies for top 3 men and women in most categories; finisher prizes included in registration
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be given for confirmed registrations that do not attend the event. Registration changes to shorter distances may be requested but any price difference will not be refunded. The organization may cancel the event due to safety or weather conditions without obligation to refund.
Location
get directionsRaces
Trail Run 55 km
Trail Run 38 km
Trail Run 20 km
Vouga Trail Mini 14 km
UPHILL Vouga 5 km
Vouga Trail Green Stages
Walking 12 km
Vouga Kids
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official technical T-shirt, bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize included in registration
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: medical support, firefighters, and emergency teams during the event
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid nutrition at multiple points on all routes
🚿 Showers available for all participants after the race
📸 Photography coverage included
🏆 Monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers in various categories
