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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&#8217; races ranging from 500 to 2000 meters.<\/p>\n<p>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 Associa\u00e7\u00e3o 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 Lad\u00e1rio.<\/p>\n<p>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 Pavilh\u00e3o Gimnodesportivo de Sever do Vouga and include a unique 3-stage Green Stages race totaling approximately 65 km over three days.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"<p><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stopandgo.net\/storage\/events\/vouga-trail-2027\/regulamento_pt_1784804135.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Trail Ultra: M\/F SUB23 (18-22), SEN (23-34), 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+ years, Team General<br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Trail Longo: M\/F SUB23 (18-22), SEN (23-34), 35, 40, 45, 50 years<br \/>\n\u2022 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<br \/>\n\u2022 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<br \/>\n\u2022 Caminhada Vouga Trail: no trophies or classifications<br \/>\n\u2022 UPHILL Vouga: trophies for top 3 men and women, no age categories<br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Trail Green Stages: trophies for top 3 men and women overall, no age categories<br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Kids: age categories Mini Benjamim (4-5), Benjamin A (6-9), Benjamin B (10-11), Infantis (12-13), Iniciados (14-15)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Pavilh\u00e3o Gimnodesportivo de Sever do Vouga, Av. Comendador Augusto Martins Pereira, Sever do Vouga<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Jan 8: UPHILL Vouga 16:00<br \/>\n\u2022 Jan 9: Vouga Trail Ultra 07:30, Vouga Trail Longo 08:30, Vouga Kids 10:00<br \/>\n\u2022 Jan 10: Vouga Trail Curto 08:30, Vouga Trail Mini 09:30, Caminhada Vouga Trail 09:45<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut-off times:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Trail Ultra: 12h30<br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Trail Longo: 8h00<br \/>\n\u2022 UPHILL Vouga: 1h30<br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Trail Curto: 5h00<br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Trail Mini: 4h00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Jan 8: 16:00-20:00<br \/>\n\u2022 Jan 9: 06:00-10:00 and 16:00-20:00<br \/>\n\u2022 Jan 10: 07:00-09:30<br \/>\n\u2022 Location: Event secretariat at Pavilh\u00e3o Gimnodesportivo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants limit:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Trail Green Stages: 100<br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Trail Ultra: 350<br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Trail Longo: 350<br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Trail Curto: 550<br \/>\n\u2022 Vouga Trail Mini: 350<br \/>\n\u2022 UPHILL Vouga: 100<br \/>\n\u2022 Caminhada Vouga Trail: 200<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface types:<\/strong> Mountain trails with significant elevation gain<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course format:<\/strong> Circular routes starting and finishing at the event center<\/p>\n<p><strong>Race routes:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Ultra: 55 km, +2850 m elevation<br \/>\n\u2022 Long: 38 km, +2100 m elevation<br \/>\n\u2022 Short: 20 km, +1050 m elevation<br \/>\n\u2022 Mini: 14 km, +600 m elevation<br \/>\n\u2022 UPHILL: 5 km, +550 m elevation<br \/>\n\u2022 Caminhada: 12 km, +400 m elevation<br \/>\n\u2022 Kids: 500 to 2000 m, +100 m max<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing with validation at control points<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Multiple aid stations with solids and liquids on all routes<br \/>\n\u2022 Athletes must carry their own hydration containers; no plastic cups or bottles provided<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prizes:<\/strong> Monetary prizes totaling \u20ac8,700 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<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cancellation &amp; refund policy:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"<p>\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: official technical T-shirt, bib number<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: finisher prize included in registration<br \/>\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results by category via electronic chip<br \/>\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical support, firefighters, and emergency teams during the event<br \/>\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: solid and liquid nutrition at multiple points on all routes<br \/>\n\ud83d\udebf Showers available for all participants after the race<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcf8 Photography coverage included<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 Monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers in various categories<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"Sever do Vouga is accessible via highways A1, A25, A17, A32, and IC2, and is near the North railway line. It is close to Aveiro, Viseu, Coimbra, and Porto."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Yes, children aged 4 and above can participate in Vouga Kids with parental authorization. The Mini Trail is for athletes 16 and older, and the Caminhada is for those 14 and older."},{"item_title":"How do I register?","item_description":"Registration is done online via the Stop and Go platform. Bib pick-up is individual and requires identification."},{"item_title":"What is the elevation gain of the races?","item_description":"Elevation gains range from 100 m for kids races up to 2850 m for the Ultra 55 km race."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Mandatory equipment includes water reservoir, operational mobile phone, thermal blanket, whistle, windbreaker or cap, and visible bib. 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