Piodão Trail Running

Piodão Trail Running is a mountain trail race held in Piódão, a village in Portugal’s District of Coimbra. The next editions are scheduled for early April. Participants can select from 12 km, 25 km, or 53 km distances, catering to those seeking a shorter forest run or a long day in the mountains. The longer distances are qualifying events for the UTMB Index, beneficial for runners accumulating results or those aiming for a challenging Portuguese trail course. The routes are set in the Serra do Açor mountains, crossing natural, forested landscapes instead of urban environments. The organizer's phrase, “It climbs in Portugal!”, accurately reflects the course profiles: the 25 km route involves approximately 1,350 metres of elevation gain, and the 53 km route offers around 2,920 metres of climbing. Consequently, Piodão Trail Running emphasizes climbing ability, pacing, and managing rugged mountain terrain across its various distances, rather than flat speed.