Serta, Portugal · Saturday, February 20, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

TAUT – Terras do Ancião Ultra Trail 62k

125 days away

61 km Distance

2,490 m Climbing

6.8 Grit · Hardcore

39.8021° N, 8.0959° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 41 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 14 hours 13:46 min/km average. Generous. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. More forgiving than 81% of 50 mi races. Measured against 477 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~68 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (62km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, February

Daytime high 12°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 10 h 53 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 425 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	62km	68	Nuno Paiva · 06:27:21	Catarina Serrazina · 07:47:54
2023	58.5km	48	Samuel Reis · 07:09:01	Raquel Ferreira de Vasconcelos · 08:54:13

The field grew 42% between 2023 (48) and 2025 (68). 18% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (62km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 61 km of trail with 2,490 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 41 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 61 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,490 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

The TAUT – Terras do Ancião Ultra Trail 62k, organised by Ansibikers - Ass. de practicantes de BTT, will next take place in Serta, Portugal, on February 20, 2027. This fixed-format trail race has a 14-hour time limit for its 61-kilometer course, which includes 2490 meters of elevation gain. With 40.8 meters of climb per kilometer, it is a demanding course.

The event's time limit is more generous than 81% of 50-mile race cut-offs, allowing for a pace of 13.8 minutes per kilometer. The field of 68 finishers in 2025 made it bigger than 63% of 50-mile fields. Entry fees range from 25 to 85 Euro.

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