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The UTAX AXtrail\u00ae2026 is a trail running event to be held from October 16 to 18, 2026, in Castanheira de Pera, Portugal. It offers a variety of competitive race distances including a challenging 107 km UTAX ultra trail, 56 km TSL, 32 km TX, 16 km MTX, and an 8 km Caminho do Xisto trail, ensuring there are options for runners at different levels.<\/p>\n

The event is open to individual participants with minimum age requirements varying by race distance, and it is part of a broader AXtrail\u00aeseries. The courses traverse the natural beauty of the Aldeias do Xisto territory, combining demanding mountain terrain with scenic paths. The race atmosphere blends competitive spirit with community and social elements, including additional events such as AXtrail Kids and AXtrail da Inclus\u00e3o, making it an inclusive and festive experience.<\/p>\n

Team classifications and awards are included in some races (UTAX, TSL, TX), and the event features robust logistical support including aid stations, safety teams, and post-race recovery facilities, enhancing the overall experience for participants.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 18-22 years | Sub23 M\/F
\n\u2022 23-34 years | Sen M\/F
\n\u2022 35-39 years | M35 \/ F35
\n\u2022 40-44 years | M40 \/ F40
\n\u2022 45-49 years | M45 \/ F45
\n\u2022 50-54 years | M50 \/ F50
\n\u2022 55-59 years | M55 \/ F55
\n\u2022 60-64 years | M60 \/ F60
\n\u2022 65+ years | M65 \/ F65<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Pra\u00e7a da Notabilidade, Castanheira de Pera<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 UTAX (107 km): October 16, 22:00
\n\u2022 TSL (56 km): October 17, 09:00
\n\u2022 TX (32 km): October 18, 09:00
\n\u2022 MTX (16 km): October 18, 10:00
\n\u2022 AXtrail Kids: October 18, 10:00<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 UTAX: 28 hours
\n\u2022 TSL: 17 hours
\n\u2022 TX: 8 hours
\n\u2022 MTX: 4 hours<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> Secretariado open October 16 (10:00-22:00), October 17 (07:00-20:00), and October 18 (07:00-10:30) at Pra\u00e7a da Notabilidade<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Mountainous trail terrain through Aldeias do Xisto, natural paths, and hard surfaces<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Point-to-point and looped trail courses with marked routes<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> UTAX 107 km, TSL 56 km, TX 32 km, MTX 16 km, Caminho do Xisto 8 km<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic timing chip on bib with individual and team classifications<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Aid stations with solids and liquids at mandatory checkpoints; toilets at start\/finish and transition zones<\/p>\n

Drop bag policy:<\/strong> UTAX participants can send a bag with clothing to a main aid station halfway through the race, collected at finish<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Trophies for top 3 by category and overall (male\/female), team trophies for UTAX, TSL, TX; finisher souvenirs for UTAX, TSL, TX; prize ceremony on October 17 and 18<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: personalized bib, official event souvenirs, post-race meal
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: finisher souvenir for UTAX, TSL, and TX
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results via electronic chip timing on bib
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: emergency teams, contact numbers on bib, aid stations with food and hydration
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at all mandatory checkpoints
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers available at finish
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Drop-bag service for UTAX participants at mid-race aid station
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Podium awards for top 3 by age categories and overall, including team awards<\/p>\n","event_country":"portugal","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20261018","event_full_address":"","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/17728","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17728"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/17728\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17778"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=17728"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=17728"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=17728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}