Trilhos do Burel takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Manteigas, Portugal. The main route is 33 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026
- Start
- Manteigas 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 33 km
- Level
- Open to all
Trilhos do Burel takes runners through scenic paths in Manteigas, Serra da Estrela, alongside the sources of the Zêzere and Mondego rivers.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Trilhos do Burel is a 33-kilometer trail running event held in November in Manteigas, Portugal, requiring sustained effort over a substantial middle-distance trail format.
Middle-Distance Endurance
Covering 33 kilometers on trails requires prolonged aerobic capacity and muscular endurance to sustain forward motion over several hours.
Terrain Adaptability
The course navigates scenic paths near river sources in Serra da Estrela, demanding technical footwork and stability across natural trail surfaces.
November Conditions
A late autumn date in a mountainous region like Serra da Estrela demands proper thermal regulation and weather-resistant preparation.
A 33-kilometer trail run will likely exceed 2.5 hours for most participants, requiring a steady carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour to maintain energy output.
Your road to race day
Race day at Trilhos do Burel is 11 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build5 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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