MessengerDouro Montemuro Ultra Trails 2026
Event summary
The Douro Montemuro Ultra Trilhos 2026 is a trail running event organized by Associação Desportiva Cinfães a Correr (ADCC), taking place on June 7, 2026, in the municipality of Cinfães, Portugal. The event includes four competitive races: DMUT Trail Ultra (51 km), DMUT Trail Longo (33 km), DMUT Trail Curto (21 km), and DMUT Mini Trail (12 km), as well as a 12 km non-competitive walk.
Open to all individuals meeting the age and registration requirements, with the minimum age being 18 for competitive races (16 for Mini Trail) and 14 for the walk. The races are part of national and international trail running circuits, including certification by the Associação de Trail Running de Portugal, ITRA, and UTMB Index.
Runners will experience challenging routes through the Douro River, Bestança valley, Montemuro mountain range, and Ladário Park, featuring technical singletracks, significant elevation gain, and diverse natural landscapes. The atmosphere promotes fair play and respect for the environment, with medical and safety support throughout. Post-race amenities include showers, massages, and meals, making it a well-rounded event for trail enthusiasts.
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Age categories/divisions:
• DMUT Trail Ultra: 18+ years
• DMUT Trail Longo: 18+ years
• DMUT Trail Curto: 18+ years
• DMUT Mini Trail: 16+ years
• Walk: 14+ years
Start/finish locations: Center of the town of Cinfães, Portugal
Start times per category/distance:
• DMUT Trail Ultra (51 km): 07:00
• DMUT Trail Longo (33 km): 08:00
• DMUT Trail Curto (21 km): 09:00
• DMUT Mini Trail (12 km): 09:30, followed by walk
Cut-off times:
• DMUT Trail Ultra: 12 hours, with a mandatory passage at 37 km checkpoint before 8 hours
• DMUT Trail Longo: 8 hours
• DMUT Trail Curto: 6 hours
• DMUT Mini Trail: 4 hours
• Walk: 4 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 6, 15:00–19:00
• June 7, 06:00–09:00
• Location: Auditório Municipal de Cinfães
Participants limit:
• Approximately 1300 total across all competitive races
• Walk limited to 200 participants
Registration deadline: May 24, 2026
Surface types:
• Mix of trails, forest roads, some asphalt, singletracks, and paths crossing villages and private properties
Course format: Circular routes varying by race distance
Race routes:
• Trail Ultra: 51 km, 2800 m elevation gain
• Trail Longo: 33 km, 1750 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: 21 km, 1200 m elevation gain
• Mini Trail: 12 km, 650 m elevation gain
• Walk: 12 km, 650 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with manual backup at control points
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations provide solid food and liquids; water available for refilling bottles; first aid at aid stations
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female in overall, age groups, and team categories; no monetary prizes; finisher prizes for classified distances
Location
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DMUT TRAIL ULTRA 51 km
DMUT TRAIL LONGO 33 km
DMUT TRAIL CURTO 21 km
DMUT MINI TRAIL 12 km
Caminhada 12 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with integrated chip, official event T-shirt by Fyke
🏅 Finisher prize: awarded only for classified distances upon completion
⏱️ Timing + live results with electronic chip timing and manual controls
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance at start, aid stations, and finish line
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid food and liquids available; water for refill only
🚿 Showers available post-race
🧖 Post-race massage
🏆 Trophies for top finishers in individual and team categories
🍽️ Post-race meal (sandwich and drink) at finish arena
