ECO ESCALADA - SERRA DO MENDRO 2026
Event summary
The 39th edition of Eco Escalada – Serra do Mendro is a mountain running event taking place on June 4, 2026, in Vidigueira, Portugal. The main competitive race covers a 14 km trail with a challenging course that includes steep climbs to the Serra do Mendro summit and a return to Vidigueira.
The event also features two walking routes of 5 km and approximately 10 km, as well as urban youth races. Participation is open to all, federated or not, with individual or collective entries accepted without distinction of gender or nationality.
The race offers a festive atmosphere with multiple categories by age and gender, and includes trophies and monetary prizes for overall and category winners, as well as team classifications.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Parque Verde, Vidigueira
Start times per category/distance:
• Competitive race 14 km: 09:30
• Walks 5 km and 10 km: 09:35
• Youth races: 09:40
Age categories/divisions:
• Elite M (18-34)
• M35 (35-39)
• M40 (40-44)
• M45 (45-49)
• M50 (50-54)
• M55 (55-59)
• M60+ (60+)
• Elite F (18-34)
• F35 (35-39)
• F40 (40-44)
• F45 (45-49)
• F50 (50-54)
• F55 (55-59)
• F60+ (60+)
Bib pick-up time and location: From 08:00 at Parque Verde, Vidigueira; early pick-up available from 18:00 the day before at the secretariat
Registration deadline: May 31, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Dirt roads and trails with steep climbs, final section on asphalt
Course format: Out-and-back route with marked trails and directional signs
Race routes: Competitive 14 km trail including ascent to Serra do Mendro and return; walks of 5 km and approximately 10 km on similar terrain
Toilets and aid station placement: Three water stations on course; additional stations may be added if temperature is high
Prizes: Trophies for top three in all categories; monetary prizes for overall, categories, local athletes, and teams; travel subsidy for top 20 teams
Location
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Trail Run 14 km
Walk 10 km
Walk 5 km
Kids
Trail Run 14 km With lunch
Walk 10 km With lunch
Walk 5 km With lunch
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, official t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers and categories
⏱️ Timing: official race timing with category classifications
🛟 Safety support: paramedic service by local volunteer firefighters
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: water at three points on the course, with possible additional stations if needed