HELL160 Shadows and Dust 2026

🚀 HELL160 Shadows and Dust 2026

Get ready for one of Portugal's ultimate ultra-endurance challenges! HELL160 is an epic race crossing the Alentejo region, honoring the strength and resilience of athletes and local people.

Organized by the Hell160 Sports and Cultural Association, in partnership with Serpa Municipality and local entities, this event takes place on July 3-5, 2026, supervised by the Beja Athletics Association. More than a race, it is a unique cultural and sporting experience celebrating the spirit of Alentejo.

The circular routes follow the GR15 and paths along the Guadiana river, featuring dirt roads, asphalt, and trails through cork oak forests. Start and finish at the A-do Pinto Multipurpose Pavilion, with official markings and checkpoints. The race is fully self-supported with mandatory GPS and aid stations.

🏔️ Races

• HELL160 Solo – ±165 km · Start 22:00 (July 3) · Cutoff 36h · 100 spots
• HELL100 Solo – ±104 km · Start 09:00 (July 4) · Cutoff 24h · 100 spots
• HELL100 Doubles – ±104 km · Start 09:00 (July 4) · Cutoff 24h · 25 teams
• HELL100 Teams (5 members) – ±104 km · Start 09:00 (July 4) · Cutoff 24h · 10 teams
• HELL100 Relays (2 members) – ±114 km (2 legs) · Start 09:00 (July 4) · Cutoff 24h · 10 teams
• HELL100 Relays (4 members) – ±104 km (4 legs) · Start 09:00 (July 4) · Cutoff 24h · 20 teams
• HELL100 Bike – ±104 km · Start 08:30 (July 4) · Cutoff 12h · 100 spots

⏰ Schedule

• Fri, July 3: 15:00-19:00 Registration and bib pickup
• 19:00-21:00 Pasta Party
• 21:15 Technical briefing
• 21:30 Opening ceremony
• 22:00 HELL160 Solo start
• Sat, July 4: 07:00 Registration
• 08:00 Technical briefing
• 08:30 HELL100 Bike start
• 09:00 HELL100 Solo, Doubles, Teams, Relays start
• Sun, July 5: 09:00 Last athletes finish
• 12:00 Community lunch
• 14:00 Awards ceremony and closing

🎽 Registration includes Bib and chip, GPS tracker for live tracking, athlete bag, pasta party, aid stations, sports insurance, finisher medal/trophy, community lunch, medical assistance, showers, sports massage, transport if withdrawing, and name on the Wall of Legends.

🏆 Prizes Medals and trophies for all finishers and podiums in all categories. Handmade leather bracelet for HELL160 Solo finishers.

🏅 Circuit Standalone event.

🔥 Take on the challenge and join this unforgettable adventure in the heart of Alentejo! 🏃‍♂️💨