Foz Côa Douro Trail Adventure

  • Carlos Sá Nature Events
  • Sun, February 22, 2026
  • 10 40 
  • 4 races
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Event summary

The Foz Côa Douro Trail Adventure is a challenging trail running event organized by Carlos Sá Nature Events, taking place from February 20 to 22, 2026, in the scenic Alto Douro region of Portugal. This event offers a variety of distances on February 22, including 46 km, 31 km, 17 km trail races, and a 6 km walk, all open to athletes aged 18 and over.

The race routes traverse breathtaking landscapes of mountainous terraces and valleys carved by the Douro and Côa rivers, passing through vineyards renowned for world-class wines, almond and olive groves, historic castles, and charming villages. The event is part of the Best Trail Series and ATRP circuits, attracting a mix of elite and amateur trail runners.

In addition to the main races, the event features a Trail Kids race with multiple age categories and distances, fostering a family-friendly and inclusive atmosphere. The combination of technical high mountain terrain, spectacular natural and cultural scenery, and well-organized support make this event uniquely inspiring and rewarding for participants.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Adults (18+ years) for main races
• Trail Kids categories:
• Up to 6 years inclusive – 250 m
• 7 to 10 years – 750 m
• 11 to 13 years – 1500 m
• 14 to 16 years – 2100 m

Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Vila Nova de Foz Côa

Start times per category/distance:
• 46 km and 31 km: 09:00
• 17 km: 10:00
• 6 km walk: 10:30
• Trail Kids: 14:30

Cut-off times:
• 46 km Ultra Trail: 10 hours
• No cut-off time for 31 km, 17 km, and 6 km walk

Bib pick-up time and location:
• February 21, 17:00-20:00 at Centro de Alto Rendimento do Pocinho
• February 22, from 07:00 at Junta de Freguesia de Vila Nova de Foz Côa

Participants limit:
• 46 km Ultra Trail: 200
• 31 km Trail Longo: 200
• 17 km Trail Sprint: 300
• 6 km Caminhada (walk): 100

Registration deadline: February 14, 2026

Surface types: Mountain trails with technical terrain and high altitude characteristics

Course format: Single-stage races on mountainous trails

Race routes: Trails through Douro and Côa river valleys, vineyards, historical sites, and villages

Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations approximately every 10 km with liquids and solids; toilets at start/finish and aid stations

Parking and shuttle details: Transport included for all participants from start locations

Prizes: Finisher prize and trophies for top 3 overall and age categories; prize ceremony on February 22 at 15:00 at Praça do Município


Vila Nova de Foz Côa

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, race stickers, and event-related gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal and commemorative items
⏱️ Timing + live results by category using electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: professional rescue and medical teams throughout the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments approximately every 10 km
🚌 Transport provided for athletes to start locations
🏆 Trophies and awards for overall and age group winners
📸 Photography and video coverage for event promotion


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