MessengerULTRA TRAIL VILA DE MOUROS 2026
Event summary
The Ultra Trail Vila de Mouros 2026 is a trail running event taking place on June 21, 2026, in Vila do Carvalho, Covilhã, Portugal, in the Serra da Estrela region. It offers multiple race distances including Ultra Trail 45 km, Trail 30 km, Sprint 17 km, Jovem 12 km, Caminhada 9 km, and Trail Kids races ranging from 400 m to 3 km.
The event is open to various age groups with minimum age requirements depending on the race distance, and it integrates several national trail running circuits and series such as the ATRP and CTRBB. The race courses traverse natural mountain trails within the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, featuring significant elevation gains up to 2200 meters.
The atmosphere promotes ethics, social responsibility, and environmental respect, with a family-friendly Trail Kids program and a Fun Zone for children, making it suitable for all ages and levels.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Ultra Trail 45K: 20 years and older
• Trail 30K: 20 years and older
• Sprint 17K: 18 years and older
• Jovem 12K: 16 years and older (under 18 requires parental authorization)
• Caminhada 9K: up to 18 years or 8 years with parental authorization
• Trail Kids: Sub 10 (up to 9 years, 500 m), Sub 12 (10-11 years, 1000 m), Sub 14 (12-13 years, 2000 m), Sub 16 (14-15 years, 3000 m)
Start/finish locations: Vila do Carvalho, Covilhã, Serra da Estrela
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Kids: June 20, 18:00
• Ultra Trail 45K: June 21, 07:00
• Trail 30K: June 21, 08:00
• Jovem 12K and Sprint 16K: June 21, 08:45
• Caminhada 9K: June 21, 09:00
Cut-off times:
• Ultra Trail 45K: finish by 15:30
• Trail 30K: finish by 14:30
• Sprint 17K and Jovem 12K: finish by 13:30
• Caminhada 9K: no time limit
Participants limit:
• Ultra Trail: 100
• Trail: 200
• Sprint: 200
• Jovem: 200
• Trail Kids: 100
• Caminhada: 200
Surface types: Mountain trails and paths within Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Course format: Point-to-point or looped mountain trail courses with significant elevation gain
Race routes:
• Ultra Trail 45 km with 2200 m positive elevation
• Trail 30 km with 1700 m positive elevation
• Sprint 17 km with 800 m positive elevation
• Jovem 12 km with 500 m positive elevation
• Caminhada 9 km with 400 m positive elevation
• Trail Kids distances from 400 m to 3 km depending on age category
Timing method: Chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquids and solids available along the course
Prizes: Medals for finishers, prizes for top three male and female finishers in each category, team prizes, and prize for the most numerous team
Location
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Ultra Trail 45 km
Trail Run 30 km
Trail Run 16 km
Youth 12 km
Walk 9 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with athlete number
🏅 Finisher prize: metal finisher medal
⏱️ Timing + live results by category
🛟 Safety support: medical staff including nurses with emergency training, rescue vehicle with defibrillator
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids available during the race
🚿 Showers and changing facilities available
🏆 Prizes for top finishers and teams
