TAUT – Terras do Ancião Ultra Trail

  • Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Feb 28, 2026
  • 5 € – 370 €
  • 9 races
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Event summary

TAUT – Território Ansiano Ultra Trail returns from February 26–28, 2026, in Ansião, Portugal, offering one of the most diverse and demanding trail events in the country. With eight race distances ranging from 12 km to 150 miles, this is a festival of endurance, scenery, and community for athletes of all levels.

TAUT is more than a race — it's a journey through ancient trails, Roman roads, river crossings, and historical villages across the Serra de Sicó region. Whether you're a trail newcomer or a seasoned ultra runner, there's a challenge tailored to your spirit and skill.

This event is part of the Circuito Nacional de Trail Ultra Endurance (CNUTE), and several distances are ITRA certified, offering UTMB index points. There's also a team challenge, youth categories, and inclusive policies to welcome a diverse participant base.

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  • 🟢 February 26, 2026

    • 150 miles – TAUT 242 (389 km)

  • 🟡 February 27, 2026

    • 100 miles – TAUT 160 (160 km)

    • 100 km – TAUT 100

    • 62 km – TAUT 60

    • 35 km – TAUT 35

    • 20 km – TAUT 20

    • 13 km – TAUT 13

  • 🔵 February 28, 2026

    • 12 km – TAUT 12

Start/Finish: All races start and finish in the town of Ansião, in central Portugal.

Surface: Varied trail terrain including technical single tracks, rocky ascents, rural paths, historical sites, rivers, and forest roads.

Cut-off times: Vary by distance. For example:

  • 150 miles: 76 hours

  • 100 miles: 36 hours

  • 100 km: 24 hours

  • Shorter races: proportional cut-offs, all detailed in the official regulation

Bib Pick-up: In Ansião; hours and locations to be confirmed on the official website.

Age categories: Defined per distance with male/female subcategories (e.g., Sub23, Seniores, Veteranos I–V).

Course type: Mixed looped and point-to-point depending on distance.

Timing: Chip timing with live updates.

Aid Stations: Positioned strategically with water, food, and medical support.

Weather: Typically cool and variable in February (~8–15°C). Possibility of rain and wind.

Registration deadline: Early bird phases close in October 2025, with final registration by early February 2026.

Full Regulation


Ansião

Races

Trail Run 100 miles

27 Feb, 2026
07:30
117 

Trail Run 150 miles

26 Feb, 2026
12:00
370 

Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib, official race t-shirt, race pack with gifts from partners
🏅 Finisher prize: custom TAUT medal for all finishers
⏱️ Live chip timing + ranking by gender and age group
🛟 Full safety support: on-course medics, civil protection, and radio support
🛡️ Insurance: included (personal accident + liability)
🥤 Aid stations: with hydration, fruits, energy products, warm food in ultras
🚿 Showers and changing rooms at finish area
🧳 Drop-bag service for long distances (TAUT 100–242)
📸 Official photo coverage
🧖 Recovery areas and warm meals at finish
🏆 Podium prizes for top 3 in each distance and team classifications
🧒 Kids zone and family-friendly amenities in town center


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