The Pis\u00e3o Extreme 2026 is a skyrunning challenge through the dramatic Serra da Arada, organized by SpotCriativo Eventos with support from the S\u00e3o Pedro do Sul Municipality. Taking place on October 3\u20134, 2026, this event offers five circular trail courses, all under the auspices of the Portuguese Federation of Camping and Mountaineering (FCMP).<\/p>\n
With distances ranging from 4 km to 65 km, Pis\u00e3o Extreme caters to a wide spectrum of athletes \u2014 from beginners testing vertical gains to ultra-endurance mountain runners. Each course delivers rugged ascents, technical terrain, and breathtaking natural scenery.<\/p>\n
This is not just a race \u2014 it\u2019s a high-altitude test of resilience, autonomy, and mountain spirit.<\/p>\n","event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"organizer_description":"
Dates & Start Times<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5 October 3, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n KM Vertical (4 km, +850 m): 16:00 \u2013 Time Limit: 2h<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \ud83d\udcc5 October 4, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n PEX L \u2013 65 km, +6500 m: 07:00 \u2013 Time Limit: 20h<\/p>\n<\/li>\n PEX M \u2013 35 km, +3600 m: 08:00 \u2013 Time Limit: 10h<\/p>\n<\/li>\n PEX S \u2013 25 km, +2200 m: 08:30 \u2013 Time Limit: 7h<\/p>\n<\/li>\n PEX XS \u2013 16 km, +1000 m: 09:00 \u2013 Time Limit: 5h<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Location<\/strong>: Serra da Arada, starting\/finishing near S\u00e3o Pedro do Sul<\/p>\n Course Format<\/strong>: Circular mountain trails, marked and mapped<\/p>\n Age Limits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n KM Vertical: 14+<\/p>\n<\/li>\n XS (16K) & S (25K): 18+<\/p>\n<\/li>\n M (35K) & L (65K): 23+<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Timing<\/strong>: Electronic chip + GPS tracking; mandatory visible bibs<\/p>\n Registration Deadline<\/strong>: September 27, 2026 (or until slots are full)<\/p>\n Participant Cap<\/strong>: 750 total across all distances<\/p>\n Drop Bags & Checkpoints<\/strong>: Checkpoints and aid stations marked in the Athlete Dossier; drop-outs only allowed at official control points<\/p>\n Mandatory Gear<\/strong> (varies by course and weather conditions):<\/p>\n 1L liquid container<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Thermal blanket<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rain jacket<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Headlamp (and backup)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Phone, whistle, bandage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Surface<\/strong>: Mountain trails \u2014 technical, steep, and potentially exposed to weather elements (fog, cold, rain, wind)<\/p>\n Insurance<\/strong>: Accident + liability insurance provided (includes co-payment clause)<\/p>\n Cut-offs<\/strong>: Strict enforcement; failure results in disqualification<\/p>\n Traffic Note<\/strong>: No road closures \u2014 athletes must follow pedestrian safety rules on public roads<\/p>\n","race_benefits":" \ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit with race bib and digital race guide\n
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\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher medal for all distances
\u23f1\ufe0f Electronic chip timing system
\ud83d\udedf On-course safety and rescue teams
\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Personal accident and liability insurance
\ud83e\udd64 Solid & liquid aid stations on all routes
\ud83d\udebf Access to showers after the race
\ud83d\ude91 Medical assistance throughout the course
\ud83d\udcf8 Professional photo & video coverage
\ud83c\udf81 Optional merchandise and surprises available during registration
\ud83c\udfc6 Prize money for top finishers in 35K, 65K, and KM Vertical
\ud83d\ude4c Unique recognition: Complete the 65K in under 16h and become a \u201cLobo da Arada\u201d<\/p>\n","event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":true,"optional_extras":false,"event_faq_headline":"","event_faq_items":false,"event_end_registration_datetime":"","event_price_increase_datetime":"","is_included_in_dont_miss_these_events":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8326"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8326\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14594,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8326\/revisions\/14594"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=8326"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=8326"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=8326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}