HELL160 – Shadows and Dust

HELL160 – Shadows and Dust is an ultra trail organized by Associação Desportiva e Cultural HELL160, taking place on July 3, 4, and 5, 2026, in the heart of Alentejo, with start and finish in A-do-Pinto, Serpa.

A tribute race to ultrarunning and overcoming values, with demanding conditions of intense heat, isolation, and physical and mental endurance.

🏔️ About the Race

HELL160 runs through circular trails marked with GR15 / GR15.2 signage, in routes of high technical and mental difficulty. Athletes will face:

• Extreme Alentejo heat in the middle of summer
• Isolated terrain with long sections without support
• Unique landscapes of inland Alentejo
• Mental challenge of endurance and overcoming

HELL160 finishers receive their name engraved on the Wall of Legends, a permanent tribute to those who complete the challenge.

🏃 Available Races

HELL160 – Solo (100 spots)

• Distance: ~164.6 km
• Elevation Gain: +2,648 m
• Time Limit: 36 hours
• Start: Friday, July 3, at 10:00 PM
• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Special Prize: Trophy, handmade bracelet, and name on Wall of Legends

HELL100 – Solo (100 spots)

• Distance: ~134 km
• Elevation Gain: +1,340 m
• Time Limit: 24 hours
• Start: Saturday, July 4
• Minimum Age: 18 years

HELL100 – Pairs (25 spots)

• Distance: ~134 km (run in pairs)
• Elevation Gain: +1,340 m
• Time Limit: 24 hours
• Start: Saturday, July 4
• Minimum Age: 18 years

HELL100 – Teams (10 spots)

• Distance: ~134 km
• Elevation Gain: +1,340 m
• Time Limit: 24 hours
• Format: 5 members, minimum 3 to finish together
• Start: Saturday, July 4
• Minimum Age: 18 years

HELL100 – Relay 2 Members (10 spots)

• Distance: ~134 km (divided between 2 athletes)
• Elevation Gain: +1,340 m
• Time Limit: 24 hours
• Start: Saturday, July 4
• Minimum Age: 18 years

HELL100 – Relay 4 Members (20 spots)

• Distance: ~134 km (divided between 4 athletes)
• Elevation Gain: +1,340 m
• Time Limit: 24 hours
• Start: Saturday, July 4
• Minimum Age: 18 years

HELL100 – Bike (100 spots)

• Distance: ~134 km
• Elevation Gain: +1,340 m
• Time Limit: 12 hours
• Start: Saturday, July 4
• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Note: Electric bicycles not allowed

🎒 Included in Registration

• Race number and timing chip
• GPS tracker for real-time tracking
• 13 aid stations
• 3 Life Bases (with authorized external support)
• Sports insurance
• Finisher medal
• Post-race massage
• Showers
• Final meals
• Name on Wall of Legends (HELL160 finishers)

🎒 Mandatory Equipment

• Hydration backpack or belt (minimum 1.5L)
• Reusable cup
• Headlamp with extra battery
• Thermal blanket
• Charged mobile phone
• GPS or GPS watch
• Race number always visible

⚠️ Missing mandatory equipment = Disqualification

🚰 Aid Stations

• 13 aid stations along the route
• 3 Life Bases with full support
• External support only authorized at Life Bases
• Poles only allowed with organization authorization

🏆 Prizes

• Trophies for absolute winners
• HELL160 Finishers receive:
  • Special trophy
  • Handmade bracelet
  • Name engraved on Wall of Legends
• No age group prizes

📋 Schedule

Friday, July 3, 2026

• Registration and race number pickup
• Technical briefing
• Pasta party
• Opening ceremony
• 10:00 PM - HELL160 Solo Start

Saturday, July 4, 2026

• HELL100 Starts (all categories: Solo, Pairs, Teams, Relays, Bike)

Sunday, July 5, 2026

• Final arrivals
• Community lunch
• Prize ceremony

📝 Registration

• Platform: Online (official race website)
• Closes: June 15, 2026
• Non-transferable
• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Mandatory: Liability waiver + medical certificate

📄 Mandatory Documentation

The Liability Waiver and Medical Certificate must be:

• Properly filled out
• Delivered by race number pickup
• Or sent via email to: hell160.organizacao@gmail.com

⚠️ If any document is not delivered or not properly filled out, the athlete will not be eligible to participate.

❌ Refund Policy

• No refunds, except race cancellation by organization
• Payment not completed by deadline → Registration canceled

🚨 Safety

• Medical teams and firefighters along the route
• Communication via GPS tracker
• Withdrawal only in authorized zones
• Mandatory GPS for tracking

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An extreme race for athletes seeking to push their limits in the heart of Alentejo! 🔥🏃