Ultra Caminhos do Tejo takes place on Sat, Apr 10, 2027 in Lisbon, Portugal. The main route is 144 km.
- Date
- Sat, Apr 10, 2027
- Start
- Lisbon 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 144 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 27-week plan to Ultra Caminhos do Tejo
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Ultra Maratona Caminhos do Tejo is a challenging point-to-point trail running event following historic pilgrimage routes from Lisbon or Santarém to the Sanctuary of Fátima.
What this race demands
Ultra Caminhos do Tejo demands sustained physical and mental endurance to cover a 144-kilometer point-to-point trail running route.
Ultra Distance Endurance
Covering 144 kilometers requires exceptional muscular durability and the ability to manage fatigue over many hours of continuous locomotion.
Point-to-Point Logistics
Navigating a linear trail running course from the start location to the Sanctuary of Fátima demands disciplined pacing and self-reliance between aid stations.
Given the extended duration well beyond 2.5 hours, athletes should aim for a consistent intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
Your road to race day
Race day at Ultra Caminhos do Tejo is 27 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base15 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 17, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Feb 28, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Mar 21, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 4, 2027 – Apr 10, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ultra Caminhos do Tejo?
Ultra Caminhos do Tejo takes place on Sat, Apr 10, 2027 in Lisbon, Portugal.
How long is Ultra Caminhos do Tejo?
The main route is 144 km.
What does Ultra Caminhos do Tejo demand?
Ultra Caminhos do Tejo demands sustained physical and mental endurance to cover a 144-kilometer point-to-point trail running route.
Who is Ultra Caminhos do Tejo for?
Ultra Caminhos do Tejo is open to all participants.
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