Portugal · Centro
Trail de Conímbriga Terras de Sicó
Distance
177.5 km
Date
June 19, 2026
Entry fee
115 EUR
€ / km
€0.65
New date pending
This race has already occurred. A new date for next year’s edition is pending.
Roman ruins to limestone ridges: central Portugal’s big ultra with runnable sections and real climbs.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
6193m
D+/KM
34.89m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
11.3%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-11.0%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
10.2 km · 434 m gain
starts km 120 · avg 4.3% · max 43.3%
7.4 km · 277 m gain
starts km 147 · avg 3.7% · max 82.5%
21.0 km · 270 m gain
starts km 53 · avg 1.3% · max 50.3%
Top descents
7.5 km · 405 m drop
starts km 79 · avg -5.4% · max -40.0%
7.4 km · 350 m drop
starts km 130 · avg -4.7% · max -46.7%
6.8 km · 248 m drop
starts km 143 · avg -4.0% · max -71.2%
Why Trail de Conímbriga Is Harder Than Its Gradient Profile Suggests: The D+/km Trap
Q: How hard is the Trail de Conímbriga 177.5km? A: Harder than it looks. At 34.9 m/km, elevation density is mid-table; a runner summarised it: 'Sicó is a treacherous race. Anyone who only looks at the D+/km ratio doesn't understand the difficulty.' The 21.03km at 1.28% avg from km 53 depletes energy at running pace in June heat without appearing on any chart. Avg uphill 11.35% and downhill −11.02% estimated borderline top 25% of DTR database.
Course Profile — The 21km 1.28% Climb, Karst Cave Trails, and Roman Ruins at the Start Line
Q: Is Trail de Conímbriga a WSER qualifier? A: Yes — finishers of the 111 milhas (177.5km) qualify for the Western States 100 2027 lottery. Completion of the 111km distance in ≤24 hours also qualifies. [Official: ultrasico.com/regulamento]
€0.65/km for a WSER Qualifier: What Trail de Conímbriga Offers That No Mountain Race Can Match
Q: How much does the 111 Milhas cost? A: €115 at the late-window rate (January–June 14, 2026) — €0.65/km. Tiers: €95 (Jul–Sep), €105 (Oct–Dec), €120 (Jun 15–19). No additional fees. Finisher gifts include Portuguese wine, pastry, handmade azulejo tile, cheese, massages, and showers at finish.
June in Central Portugal: Heat, 15 Hours of Daylight, and the Conímbriga Race Weekend Logistics
Q: When does the 2026 Trail de Conímbriga 111 Milhas take place? A: June 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM, Condeixa-a-Nova, Portugal. June 19–21 race weekend. One day before the summer solstice — 15 hours of daylight and June heat are defining conditions.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Porto (OPO) / Lisbon (LIS)
Notes
Start: ~1.5–2.5 hrs to Condeixa-a-Nova / Sicó area / Public transport: strong (train to Coimbra) + taxi/bus last-mile / Accommodation: strong in Coimbra; limited in villages; book early (spring)
