XI Estrelaçor Ultra Endurance 2025

  • Associação Desportiva O Mundo da Corrida
  • Fri, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 4, 2025
  • 15 € – 98 €
  • 5 races
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Event summary

EstrelAçor Trail Ultra Endurance returns on October 3–4, 2025, exploring the raw wilderness of Serra da Estrela and Serra do Açor. Designed for trail athletes seeking a challenge in high-altitude terrain, this two-day event features five different races, including a non-competitive hike.

Athletes will traverse mountainous paths through the municipalities of Covilhã, Seia, and Manteigas, reaching altitudes up to 1993m. The event is part of the Castelo Branco District Trail Circuit and awards ITRA points, making it a key stop for UTMB® qualification.

With its dramatic landscapes, technical ascents, and vibrant trail community, EstrelAçor is a highlight of the Portuguese trail calendar.
Distances:

103 km (Ultra Endurance Trail) – 5 ITRA points

48 km (Ultra Trail) – 3 ITRA points

32 km (Long Trail) – 1 ITRA point

16 km (Sprint Trail)

16 km walk (non-competitive)

Open to: All participants aged 18+ (Trail), 20+ (48/103 km)
Series: Part of CTR Trail and CTR Sprint Circuits (Castelo Branco)
Atmosphere: Mountain adventure with a community-driven spirit

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Start times:

103 km – Oct 3, 20:00

48 km – Oct 4, 08:00

32 km – Oct 4, 08:30

16 km & walk – Oct 4, 09:00

Bib pick-up & gear drop:

Oct 3, 10:30–13:30 & 14:30–18:00 for 103 km

Oct 4, 07:00–09:15 for 48, 32, 16 km

Base drop-off for 103 km during bib pick-up

Start/Finish location:
All races start at Penhas da Saúde (Hotel Luna Serra da Estrela)

Cut-off times:

103 km: 30h

48 km: 11h

32 km: 7h

No time limit for 16 km trail or walk
Intermediate barriers apply (e.g., 85 km of 103 km by 21:00)

Age categories:
Junior (18–19, 16 km only), Sub-23, Senior, and Vet M/F 35 to 70+

Timing: Electronic timing via MyLaps (chip on bib)

Surface: Mountain trails with steep elevation gain
Format: Point-to-point, semi-self-sufficient
Aid stations: Liquid and solid food, plus base life points on 103 km
Drop bag: Life base at Teixeira (103 km only)

Registration deadline: September 28, 2025
Registration platform: OMDC Eventos

Regulation here.


Penhas da Saúde

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Benefits

🎽 Personalized bib with chip, event memento, and finisher award
🏅 Finisher prize for all 103 km finishers
⏱️ Chip timing with intermediate checkpoints
🛟 Full safety support from GNR and local fire departments
🛡️ Sports insurance provided by Victoria Seguros
🥤 Hydration and nutrition stations; semi-self-sufficient setup
🚿 Showers available at Hotel Luna (Penhas da Saúde)
🧳 Drop bag transport for 103 km (life base in Teixeira)
📸 On-course photography
🧖 Massage at life base and finish for 103 km
🏆 Trophies for top 3 overall, age group, and teams (all distances)


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