Estrela Grande Trail

🏔️ Estrela Grande Trail 2026

Experience the unique adventure of Serra da Estrela with the Estrela Grande Trail, a mountain trail running event challenging athletes across various distances, promoting nature, solidarity, and community spirit.

Organized by Estrela Outdoor Events in partnership with the Municipality of Manteigas, this event takes place from May 8 to 10, 2026, offering races for all levels, from short distances to demanding ultra trails.

The routes cross the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, featuring technical trails, mountain zones, and stunning landscapes. Start and finish are in Manteigas, with solid and liquid aid stations along the way. The event is semi-self-sufficient, requiring athletes to carry their own cup and mandatory gear.

🏔️ Races

• Uphill Fragão do Corvo – 6 km · Start 18:00 (May 8) · Cutoff 1h30 · Minimum age 16 with authorization or 18
• Estrela Grande Trail Experience (3 stages: 6k, 50k, 15k) – 71 km total · Stage 1: May 8, Stage 2: May 9, Stage 3: May 10
• Estrela Grande Trail® – 105 km · Start 06:00 (May 9) · Cutoff 26h · Minimum age 18
• Estrela Orion Belt – 50 km · Start 08:00 (May 9) · Cutoff 12h · Minimum age 18
• Estrela Taurus – 35 km · Start 08:00 (May 10) · Cutoff 9h · Minimum age 18
• Estrela Ursa Minor – 15 km · Start 09:00 (May 10) · Cutoff 4h · Open to all, children under 10 must be accompanied

⏰ Schedule

• May 8: Registration 16:00-22:00; Uphill Fragão do Corvo start 18:00
• May 9: Registration 05:00-08:00; Estrela Grande Trail® start 06:00; Estrela Orion Belt start 08:00
• May 10: Registration 06:30-09:00; Estrela Taurus start 08:00; Estrela Ursa Minor start 09:00; Awards ceremony 14:00-15:00

🎽 Registration includes Bib, sports insurance, solid and liquid aid stations, timing, photo recording, finisher prize, event souvenirs, transport to finish in case of withdrawal, medical assistance.

🏆 Prizes Trophies and prizes for top overall finishers and age groups (U23, Seniors, M40, M50, M60) in all races except Estrela Grande Trail Experience and Uphill Fragão do Corvo which have no age categories.

🏅 Circuit Event organized in partnership with the Municipality of Manteigas, promoting sport and nature in Serra da Estrela.

🚀 Get ready to challenge your limits and enjoy Serra da Estrela! Register now and be part of this unforgettable experience! 🏃‍♂️🏔️