Backyard Trilho dos Cágados

🏃 Backyard Trilho dos Cágados 2026

The Backyard Trilho dos Cágados is an official Backyard Ultra calendar race, organized by Associação Trilho dos Cágados - VCO, taking place on May 23, 2026, in Vila Chã de Ourique, Portugal. This unique race challenges athletes to complete laps of 6.706 km on a circular course, aiming to complete as many laps as possible within a strict time limit.

The course is a 6.706-meter circular loop, mostly on dirt trails, perfect for athletes who enjoy endurance and strategy challenges. The race starts at 09:00, with a new start every hour; athletes must complete each lap in under one hour to continue. The race is semi-self-supported, with aid stations and support at the start/finish area.

🏔️ Variants 3 Laps – ±20 km · Start 09:00 · 1 hour limit per lap · Minimum age 16 6 Laps – ±40 km · Start 09:00 · 1 hour limit per lap · Minimum age 16 12 Laps – ±80 km · Start 09:00 · 1 hour limit per lap · Minimum age 16 Ultra – No distance limit · Start 09:00 · 1 hour limit per lap · Minimum age 16

⏰ Schedule May 23: 07:30 – 08:30 — Registration desk open for bib collection 09:00 — Race start 13:15 — Awards ceremony for 3 Laps 16:15 — Awards ceremony for 6 Laps 22:15 — Awards ceremony for 12 Laps Ultra awards after race completion

🎽 Registration includes Bib, personal accident and liability insurance, aid stations, showers, t-shirt for 3, 6, and 12 laps, t-shirt and sweatshirt for Ultra, and access to sanitary facilities.

🏆 Prizes Monetary prizes of €500 for the Ultra winner and national record holders (male and female). Trophies for the top 3 male and female finishers in 3, 6, 12 laps, and Ultra categories.

🏅 Circuit Part of the official Backyard Ultra calendar.

🚀 Get ready for a unique endurance and strategy challenge! Show your strength at Backyard Trilho dos Cágados! 🏃‍♂️💪