Trail Costa Vicentina

Trail Costa Vicentina guides runners along the Rota Vicentina between Santiago do Cacém and Porto Covo on Portugal’s Alentejo coast. This autumn trail-running event, held in the Sines and Santiago do Cacém area, typically offers race distances of approximately 7 km, 15 km, 25 or 30 km, and 57 km. The 57 km race is the main event, with shorter routes and a guided walking option making the day suitable for beginners and experienced trail runners alike. The primary route begins in Santiago do Cacém, with variations starting at the Igreja Matriz or Castelo de Santiago do Cacém, concluding by the coast at Porto Covo, occasionally directly on the beach. Other races commence from Cercal do Alentejo or between Sonega and Porto Covo, and a non-competitive loop walk is available around Cercal do Alentejo. While some descriptions note the course as very flat and fast, another indicates 1,200 m of climbing for the 57 km route, suggesting a runnable coastal trail rather than a mountain ultra. The 57 km, 30 km, and 15 km races contribute to Portuguese national trail circuits, and the event is also recognized in UTMB Index races.