FIGUEIRA ULTRA TRAIL 2026

  • Sat, April 4, 2026
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Event summary

The Figueira Ultra Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on April 4, 2026, in Buarcos/Figueira da Foz, Portugal. It features multiple distances: 12 km Mini Trail and Walk, 18 km Trail Sprint, 31 km Trail Long, and 47 km Ultra Trail.

The 47 km Ultra Trail is part of the National Ultra Trail Championship and the event is open to athletes meeting the Portuguese Athletics Federation competition requirements. The courses traverse the north and west slopes of Serra da Boa Viagem, including tracks, single-tracks, agricultural paths, and minimal paved roads.

The event offers a competitive atmosphere with timed races, electronic chip timing, and podium awards across various age categories and team classifications.

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Age categories/divisions:
• MJÚNIOR and FJÚNIOR (18-19 years)
• MSUB23 and FSUB23 (20-22 years)
• MSEN and FSEN (23-34 years)
• M35 and F35 (35-39 years)
• M40 and F40 (40-44 years)
• M45 and F45 (45-49 years)
• M50 and F50 (50-54 years)
• M55 and F55 (55-59 years)
• M60 and F60 (60-64 years)
• M65 and F65 (65-70 years)
• M70 and F70 (over 70 years)
• Individual General Female
• Individual General Male
• Team General Female
• Team General Male

Start/finish locations: Parque Dr. Fernando Traqueia, Buarcos-Figueira da Foz

Start times per category/distance:
• Ultra Trail (47 km): 08:30
• Trail Longo (31 km): 09:00
• Trail Sprint (18 km): 09:30
• Mini Trail (12 km): 09:45
• Caminhada (12 km walk): 09:45

Cut-off times:
• Ultra Trail: 5 hours (final 08:00)
• Trail Longo: 4 hours (final 06:00)
• Trail Sprint: 4 hours
• Mini Trail: 3 hours
• Caminhada: 3 hours

Bib pick-up time and location: Secretariado at Grupo Caras Direitas on April 3, 14:00-20:00 and April 4, 07:00-15:30

Participants limit:
• 47 km – 400
• 31 km – 400
• 18 km – 400
• 12 km and Caminhada – 200

Surface types: Trails including estradões, single-tracks, agricultural paths, and minimal paved roads

Course format: Point-to-point or looped courses on Serra da Boa Viagem slopes

Race routes:
• Ultra Trail: 47 km, 1920 m elevation gain, 4 control points at km 11, 21, 30, 41
• Trail Longo: 31 km, 1100 m elevation gain, 3 control points at km 11, 18, 25
• Trail Sprint: 18 km, 500 m elevation gain, 1 control point at km 5
• Mini Trail and Caminhada: 12 km, 270 m elevation gain, 1 control point at km 6

Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib with manual and photographic backup

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at specified kilometers with solid and liquid food; athletes must carry their own containers

Prizes: Podium awards for top 3 in each distance and category, including individual and team classifications


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with integrated chip (except walk), event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: podium awards for top 3 classified in each distance and category
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip timing system
🛟 Safety support: medical posts with ambulances and teams, police presence at key locations
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance for non-federated athletes, liability insurance for event
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid food at designated points; athletes must carry own containers
🧳 Included in registration: bib, t-shirt, refreshments, souvenirs, personal accident insurance (non-federated), post-race meal


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