How hilly is the Ultra Trail Serra da Freita (Arouca)?
The Ultra Trail Serra da Freita (Arouca) is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 4,096 m.
Ultra Trail Serra da Freita (Arouca) Ultramarathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Official event website ↗Data current as of
Decision summary
Ultra Trail Serra da Freita (Arouca) Ultramarathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 17:24/km
- Typical conditions
- 63/100
- Evidence depth
- 31 verified facts
29:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Ultra Trail Serra da Freita (Arouca) Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 100 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Mixed
- Scenery
- Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Waterfront, Forest, Riverside, Moorland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Ultra Trail Serra da Freita (Arouca) route go?
The Ultra Trail Serra da Freita (Arouca) route starts at Arouca (near Escola Secundária de Arouca), Aveiro district, Portugal and finishes at Arouca, Portugal. Underfoot, expect technical mountain trail. It passes Serra da Freita, Frecha da Mizarela waterfall and Arouca Geopark. Widely regarded as one of the hardest trail races in mainland Portugal, with the 100K accumulating over 6000m of positive elevation gain.
What should runners know on race day for the Ultra Trail Serra da Freita (Arouca)?
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Race character
Scenery
- Countryside
- Mountain
- Parkland
- Waterfront
- Forest
- Riverside
- Moorland
Atmosphere
- Wilderness
- Destination
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Trail
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Mountainous
- Technicality
- Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 4,096 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Multiple distances on offer; no overall field cap published officially.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Cut-off
- 29:00:00
- ITRA points
- 3 points
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 5
Access and course status
- Start
- Arouca (near Escola Secundária de Arouca), Aveiro district, Portugal
- Finish
- Arouca, Portugal
Course facts
- Surface
- Technical mountain trail
- Landmarks
- Serra da Freita, Frecha da Mizarela waterfall, Arouca Geopark
- Notable features
- Widely regarded as one of the hardest trail races in mainland Portugal, with the 100K accumulating over 6000m of positive elevation gain
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 20°CTypical temperature
- 13 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 63Favourability /100