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Celebrating its 20th edition, the Ultra Trail Serra da Freita (UTSF) is the oldest trail running event in Portugal, taking place on June 27\u201328, 2026, in Arouca, traversing the stunning and rugged Serra da Freita. This iconic race is known for its raw emotion, steep ascents, technical trails, and breathtaking landscapes through the municipalities of Arouca, Vale de Cambra, and S\u00e3o Pedro do Sul.<\/p>\n

With five trail distances and a non-competitive walk, the UTSF is designed for seasoned trail runners and adventurous spirits alike. It\u2019s part of the ATRP National Circuit, and its races are expected to award ITRA and UTMB points (to be confirmed). This event blends a competitive atmosphere with community spirit, offering an unforgettable experience whether you’re racing the 100K or hiking the 12K.<\/p>\n","event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"organizer_description":"

Dates:<\/strong>
\u2022 June 27\u201328, 2026
\u2022 Expo and bib pick-up: June 26 (18:00\u201323:00) and June 27 (from 5:00)<\/p>\n

Distances & Start Times (June 27):<\/strong>
\u2022 \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Elite Trail 100K \u2013 6:00 (D+ 6685m)
\u2022 \ud83c\udfc3 Ultra Trail 65K \u2013 6:00 (D+ 4096m)
\u2022 \ud83c\udfc3 Trail 31K \u2013 8:00 (D+ 1877m)
\u2022 \ud83c\udfc3 Mini-Trail 19K \u2013 9:00 (D+ 1063m)
\u2022 \ud83d\udeb6 Walk 12K \u2013 9:15 (non-competitive)<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>
\u2022 Start: Pra\u00e7a Brand\u00e3o de Vasconcelos, Arouca
\u2022 Finish: Escola Secund\u00e1ria de Arouca<\/p>\n

Cut-off Times:<\/strong>
\u2022 100K & 65K: 29h
\u2022 31K: 9h
\u2022 19K: 6h<\/p>\n

Age Requirements:<\/strong>
\u2022 100K \/ 65K \/ 31K \u2013 18+
\u2022 19K \u2013 15+
\u2022 Walk \u2013 10+ (with adult)<\/p>\n

Surface & Format:<\/strong>
\u2022 Mountain trails, forest paths, rivers, paved roads
\u2022 Looped segments with open-road crossings<\/p>\n

Timing:<\/strong>
\u2022 Chip timing with checkpoints and cut-offs<\/p>\n

Mandatory Gear:<\/strong>
\u2022 Water supply, thermal blanket, phone, windbreaker, headlamp (for 100K\/65K), whistle
\u2022 No disposable cups \u2013 bring your own<\/p>\n

Aid Stations:<\/strong>
\u2022 Multiple per race with food and hydration
\u2022 Final meal for 100K\/65K<\/p>\n

Drop Bags:<\/strong>
\u2022 Available for 100K at P\u00f3voa das Leiras (~60K mark)<\/p>\n

Weather:<\/strong>
\u2022 Typically mild to warm in late June, but mountainous terrain may cause sudden changes<\/p>\n

Regulation:<\/strong>
UTSF 2026 Official Regulation \ud83d\udcce<\/a><\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: technical shirt, bib, GPS tracker (for 100K\/65K)
\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal + other race-specific gifts
\u23f1\ufe0f Chip timing with checkpoints
\ud83d\udedf Medical assistance & first aid at checkpoints
\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Personal accident insurance
\ud83e\udd64 Food & hydration stations + final meal (for long distances)
\ud83d\udebf Showers at finish
\ud83e\uddf3 Drop bag service (for 100K only)
\ud83d\udcf8 Event photography and media coverage
\ud83c\udfc6 Podium awards for overall and age groups + team prizes
\ud83c\udfaa ExpoTrail \u2013 outdoor gear fair during the event
\ud83c\udf81 Free entry for 2027 for top 3 in each distance<\/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":"2026-06-10 01:00:00","event_price_increase_datetime":"2026-06-09 01:00:00","is_included_in_dont_miss_these_events":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8377","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=8377"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8377\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14879,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8377\/revisions\/14879"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=8377"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=8377"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=8377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}