UTAX AXtrail®2026

UTAX AXtrail® is a trail running series based in Castanheira de Pera, Portugal, with races ranging from a short 8 km Caminho do Xisto route to the 107 km UTAX ultra. The program also includes 16 km, 32 km, and 56 km options, so the same event can suit newer trail runners, experienced mountain runners, and ultra-distance specialists. Each race has its own minimum age rules, and individuals can enter the events directly. The routes go through the Aldeias do Xisto territory, using demanding mountain terrain and open-view trails rather than flat road sections. The longer UTAX, TSL, and TX races include team classifications and awards, adding a club and squad element alongside the individual racing. The weekend also includes AXtrail Kids and AXtrail da Inclusão events, so families and inclusion-focused participants are part of the same race setting. Aid stations, safety teams, and post-race recovery areas support runners across the distances.