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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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"<p><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1gqoV9gJbn664Au7cTdWUdTupb-9i_3Yj\/view\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 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<br \/>\n\u2022 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<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Serra da Freita, Felgueira, Vale de Cambra, Portugal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 July 18, 2026 (Saturday): Freita Vertical &#8211; 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