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Ultra Runs, Ultra-Marathons & Trails 2026 in Portugal • All Races

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Ultrarunning in Portugal: An overview of Ultra Runs, Ultra Marathons and Ultra Trails in Portugal.

The dates for all Ultra Races in Portugal, including registration, course, schedule, results and more details.

Portuguese Ultra Runs: Volcanic Verticality and Atlantic Views

Ultra runs and trail events in Portugal offer a dynamic challenge defined by the proximity to the Atlantic, resulting in courses that feature extreme vertical gain over highly technical, diverse terrain. The endurance calendar is dominated by the volcanic islands and the rugged granite peaks of the mainland's Serra da Estrela. These events demand high technical ability to navigate slippery roots, rock scrambles, and the unique, taxing demands of climbing thousands of meters straight up from sea level.

The Madeira Ultra Trail and Extreme Island D+

The courses on Madeira Island are globally famous, representing the pinnacle of Portuguese ultra-running. These routes utilize ancient *levadas* (irrigation channels) and steep *veredas* (footpaths) to challenge athletes with unrelenting ascents and descents that maximize the cumulative elevation change. On the mainland, challenges in the Serra da Estrela test endurance over high, exposed granite, offering a stark contrast to the humidity and lushness of the island trails. Both require runners to be masters of steep, continuous effort.

Whether you are tackling the extreme verticality of a volcanic island or enduring a long traverse of the central mountain ranges, Portuguese ultra-running delivers a fierce and spectacular adventure. It is an endurance test where the reward for your pain is a continuous, breathtaking panorama of mountains meeting the sea.

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