Douro Ultra Trail
About This Race
The Douro Ultra Trail is one of Portugal's most challenging and iconic trail running events, set in the UNESCO World Heritage Douro Wine Region. Centered in Peso da Régua, the race features four distances from 15K to 100K, traversing the terraced vineyards, Serra do Marão mountains, and rural villages of the Alto Douro.
The Course
Technical mountain trails, terraced vineyard paths, forest tracks, and rural roads through the Douro valley and Serra do Marão
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Race Details
Terrain
Trail
Elevation
Mountain
5600 gain
Participants
1,500 participants
Distances
100K Ultra Trail, 50K Trail Longo, 28K Trail, 15K Trail Curto
What to Expect
Technical trails through the UNESCO-listed Douro wine valley and Serra do Marão. Expect steep climbs through terraced vineyards, rocky mountain paths, forest tracks, and passages through traditional villages. The 100K ultra features 5,600m of elevation gain and a 22-hour cutoff.
Highlights
Race Information
Cutoff Time
22h (100K)
Typical Weather
October in the Douro valley brings mild autumn temperatures (10-20°C) with possible rain and morning fog. Higher elevations may be cooler with wind. Ideal trail running conditions.
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Quick Info
- October 9-10, 2026
- Peso da Régua · Portugal
- Trail course
- Mountain elevation
- 1,500 participants
Verified event information
- Last verified 1 day ago
- Data sourced from official website