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Oh Meu Deus by UTMBSeia, Portugal🇵🇹

Oh Meu Deus by UTMB

About Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027

Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027 is a trail race held from Fri, Apr 30, 2027 to Sun, May 2, 2027 in Seia, Portugal; the start is at 08:00.

Registration dates have not been announced yet. Dates, registration windows and fees on this page are refreshed every morning by scanning federation, timing and organiser sites; registration always happens on the official race site.

Someone running 30 km a week needs 28 weeks, about 6.5 months, to prepare for the 167K course of Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027; the latest start is Fri, Oct 16, 2026.

Courses

CourseDistanceElevation GainCourse file
167K167 km8900 m D+GPX
94K94 km5300 m D+GPX
52K52 km2900 m D+GPX
22K22 km1000 m D+GPX

There are 4 courses: 167K (8900 m D+); 94K (5300 m D+); 52K (2900 m D+); 22K (1000 m D+).

Course map and elevation profile

Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 167K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
167K course
Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 94K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
94K course
Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 52K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
52K course
Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 22K course map and elevation profile with checkpoints marked
22K course

What the weather is usually like here

  • Over the last 5 years this week typically ran 10°C to 21°C here, with a high of 31°C and a low of 6°C.
  • 43% of those days saw rain. A real forecast lands about two weeks out and will appear here then.
  • Typical daily maximum wind was 18 km/h (a light breeze), with 28 km/h the highest value in the sample.
  • It has been hot here before: if race week trends warm, scale your fluid plan up.
  • Sunrise 06:34, sunset 20:27.

The race is more than two weeks out, so these are averages of recent years for the same week, not a forecast. A real forecast appears here closer to the day.

Race briefing

167K course161 km · 8755 m gain · 39% uphill · 10 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 161 km with 8755 m of climbing, 54 m per km. The course sits between 175 m and 1989 m of altitude. 53% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-26 km · Start → Ribeira Cimeira: 1768 m up / 1350 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 26-46 km · Ribeira Cimeira → Colmeal: 737 m up / 967 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 46-64 km · Colmeal → Fajão: 1002 m up / 768 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 64-87 km · Fajão → Malhada Chã: 1413 m up / 1017 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 87-96 km · Malhada Chã → Sobral São Miguel: 423 m up / 506 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 96-111 km · Sobral São Miguel → Teixeira: 459 m up / 937 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 111-125 km · Teixeira → Alvoco da Serra: 1703 m up / 259 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 125-133 km · Alvoco da Serra → Torre: 176 m up / 684 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 133-144 km · Torre → Loriga: 608 m up / 808 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 144-158 km · Loriga → Lapa dos Dinheiros: 447 m up / 831 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 158-161 km · Lapa dos Dinheiros → Finish: 20 m up / 297 m down; the stretch descends.

The first 5 km climb 568 m and then drop 134 m. Do not attack the opening climb in the crowd, and do not brake your way down the drop behind it.

The backbone of the course runs from km 111 to km 126: net 1575 m over 15 km at 10% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 42% on the GPX trace, 1845 m of climbing in total with 270 m given back. It tops out at 1988 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 123 372 m, km 124 265 m, km 125 200 m, km 122 143 m. By the time you start it, about 66% of the day's climbing is behind you. Running is off the table only in the steepest roughly 250 m core; hike that part with short steps and run again once the grade eases.

The longest descent starts at km 98 and loses 617 m by km 111 at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 25%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 79 averages 29% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 6 km drop 360 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.

You reach the climb after Colmeal with about 967 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

You reach the climb after Fajão with about 768 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

The leg from Fajão to Malhada Chã is long and unsupported: 22 km and 1413 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Fajão with full capacity.

You reach the climb after Teixeira with about 937 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

  • The organiser lists 167 km; the published GPX measures 161 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • This course reaches 1989 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 1°C to 8°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 15 km/h, reaching 26 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
  • Sunset is 20:27 and the finish cut-off is 13:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 10 hours 7 minutes in darkness.
  • Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
  • Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
  • At cut-off pace you run into a second night. Plan the sleep question before race day: an hour gained on the first night costs two on the second.
  • Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 54 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 15 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • 12% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
  • The high point is 1989 m. Coming from sea level, your heart rate and breathing shift at the same pace, so leave yourself room in the first hour.
  • The altitude is not a single summit: about 4.7 km of the course sits above 1800 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 4.5 km and the high zone spans roughly km 124 to km 129.
  • Point to point: the finish sits 57.2 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Ribeira Cimeirakm 26

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • A heavy leg is next: 20 km with 773 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 5h after the start.

Colmealkm 46

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • A heavy leg is next: 18 km with 958 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 9h 30m after the start.

Fajãokm 64

  • Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 22 km with 1232 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 14h after the start.

Sobral São Miguelkm 96

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 16 km with 676 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 22h 30m after the start.

Teixeirakm 111

  • Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
  • A heavy leg is next: 13 km with 691 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 27h after the start.

Alvoco da Serrakm 125

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 8.8 km with 1255 m of climbing.
  • The climb starts immediately on exit (21%); keep the stop short.
  • Cut-off: 7h after the start.

Lorigakm 144

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 14 km with 729 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 37h 30m after the start.

Lapa dos Dinheiroskm 158

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 332 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 41h 30m after the start.
  • The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Lousã (km 0) to Ribeira Cimeira (km 26): 26 km, with 1687 m of climbing in between. Top up at Lousã and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
  • Hot food is served at Fajão (km 64) and Teixeira (km 111) and 1 more. If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
  • Food is available at Ribeira Cimeira (km 26) and Colmeal (km 46) and 5 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Drop bags at Fajão (km 64) and Loriga (km 144). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Fajão (km 64), Sobral São Miguel (km 96), Alvoco da Serra (km 125), Loriga (km 144), Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 158), and Seia (km 168). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The last aid station is Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 158), leaving 9 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • Another heavy leg runs from Alvoco da Serra (km 125) to Torre (km 133): 9 km with 1255 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Fajão (km 64), Alvoco da Serra (km 125), Torre (km 133), and Seia (km 168). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • The climbing starts the moment you leave Alvoco da Serra (km 125): the steepest roughly 250 m section averages 21%. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then begin the climb under control.
  • The overall cut-off is 43h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Start to Ribeira Cimeira (km 26): the official time budget is 5h for 26 km and 1768 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.

Official cut-off ladder

LegDistanceD+Official time budgetCloses
Start → Ribeira Cimeira26 km1768 m5hstart + 5h
Ribeira Cimeira → Colmeal20 km737 m4h 30mstart + 9h 30m
Colmeal → Fajão18 km1002 m4h 30mstart + 14h
Fajão → Malhada Chã22 km1413 m6hstart + 20h
Malhada Chã → Sobral São Miguel9.1 km423 m2h 30mstart + 22h 30m
Sobral São Miguel → Teixeira16 km459 m4h 30mstart + 27h
Teixeira → Alvoco da Serra13 km1703 m—start + 7h
Alvoco da Serra → Torre8.8 km176 m27h 30mstart + 34h 30m
Torre → Loriga11 km608 m3hstart + 37h 30m
Loriga → Lapa dos Dinheiros14 km447 m4hstart + 41h 30m
Lapa dos Dinheiros → Seia10 km20 m1h 30mstart + 43h

Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.

StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
Lousã0—————
Ribeira Cimeira2626FoodNoNoFriday 23:00
Colmeal4620FoodNoNoSaturday 03:30
FajãoDrop bag6418Hot foodYesYesSaturday 08:00
Malhada Chã8722FoodNoNoSaturday 14:00
Sobral São Miguel969.1FoodNoYesSaturday 16:30
Teixeira11116Hot foodNoNoSaturday 21:00
Alvoco da Serra12513FoodYesYesSaturday 01:00
Torre1338.8Hot foodYesNoSunday 04:30
LorigaDrop bag14411FoodNoYesSunday 07:30
Lapa dos Dinheiros15814FoodNoYesSunday 11:30
Seia16810Hot foodYesYesSunday 13:00

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

Plan your cutoffs for this course

94K course93 km · 5174 m gain · 36% uphill · 7 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 93 km with 5174 m of climbing, 56 m per km. The course sits between 317 m and 1989 m of altitude. 52% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-9.7 km · Start → Vila Cova à Coelheira: 319 m up / 479 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 9.7-18 km · Vila Cova à Coelheira → Sazes da Beira: 568 m up / 312 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 18-37 km · Sazes da Beira → Cabeça: 1118 m up / 1103 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 37-51 km · Cabeça → Alvoco da Serra: 858 m up / 664 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 51-59 km · Alvoco da Serra → Torre: 1177 m up / 154 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 59-70 km · Torre → Loriga: 178 m up / 1182 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 70-84 km · Loriga → Lapa dos Dinheiros: 701 m up / 841 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 84-93 km · Lapa dos Dinheiros → Finish: 255 m up / 448 m down; the stretch descends.

The first 5 km climb 227 m and then drop 147 m. Do not attack the opening climb in the crowd, and do not brake your way down the drop behind it.

The backbone of the course runs from km 49 to km 57: 1263 m over 7.1 km at 18% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 41% on the GPX trace. It tops out at 1985 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 54 327 m, km 55 267 m, km 53 213 m, km 56 160 m. Running is not on the menu at this grade; settle into a hike from the bottom and load the poles, short steps.

The late climb from km 69 to km 74: 585 m over 4.4 km at 13% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 23%. Kilometre by kilometre: km 70 75 m, km 71 132 m, km 72 170 m, km 73 178 m, km 74 47 m. By the time you start it, about 79% of the day's climbing is behind you. At this point in the day most runners walk this gradient. Settle into a hiking rhythm and let the metres come.

The longest descent starts at km 57 and loses 1260 m by km 69 at 10% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 24%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 22 averages 25% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 6 km climb 117 m and then drop 405 m. Walk the climb, take the descent back, and hold the sprint until the drop is done.

You reach the climb after Vila Cova à Coelheira with about 479 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

A steep pitch starts within about 1 km of Vila Cova à Coelheira; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

The leg from Sazes da Beira to Cabeça is long and unsupported: 19 km and 1118 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Sazes da Beira with full capacity.

You reach the climb after Cabeça with about 1103 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

You reach the climb after Alvoco da Serra with about 664 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

  • The organiser lists 94 km; the published GPX measures 92.5 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • This course reaches 1989 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 1°C to 8°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 15 km/h, reaching 26 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
  • Sunset is 20:25 and the finish cut-off is 09:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 10 hours 6 minutes in darkness.
  • Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare.
  • Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app.
  • Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 56 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 7.1 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • 16% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
  • The high point is 1989 m. Coming from sea level, your heart rate and breathing shift at the same pace, so leave yourself room in the first hour.
  • The altitude is not a single summit: about 4.8 km of the course sits above 1800 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 4.9 km and the high zone spans roughly km 55 to km 60.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Vila Cova à Coelheirakm 9.7

  • Drinks only; arrive carrying your own food.
  • A heavy leg is next: 8.6 km with 580 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 2h after the start.

Sazes da Beirakm 18

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • A heavy leg is next: 19 km with 1099 m of climbing.
  • The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 19 km. Leave with full capacity.
  • Cut-off: 4h after the start.

Cabeçakm 37

  • Take hot food you digest easily and top up fluids.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 14 km with 869 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 9h 30m after the start.

Alvoco da Serrakm 51

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 8.8 km with 1258 m of climbing.
  • A 41% pitch starts about 2 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • Cut-off: 13h 30m after the start.

Lorigakm 70

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Your drop bag waits here; work off your prepared list.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 14 km with 740 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 20h after the start.

Lapa dos Dinheiroskm 84

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 349 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 24h 30m after the start.
  • The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Sazes da Beira (km 18) to Cabeça (km 37): 19 km, with 1099 m of climbing in between. Top up at Sazes da Beira and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
  • Drinks only, no food, at Vila Cova à Coelheira (km 10). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Hot food is served at Cabeça (km 37) and Torre (km 59). If your stomach and race plan call for it, make this a deliberate 3-5 minute stop; do not sit down simply because hot food is available. Restart gently and let your stomach settle before lifting the effort.
  • Food is available at Sazes da Beira (km 18) and Alvoco da Serra (km 51) and 2 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Drop bag at Loriga (km 70). Write down the equipment and food you expect to replace before the race so the decision is already made when you arrive.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Cabeça (km 37), Alvoco da Serra (km 51), Loriga (km 70), Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 84), and Seia (km 94). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The last aid station is Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 84), leaving 10 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • The heaviest leg runs from Alvoco da Serra (km 51) to Torre (km 59): 9 km with 1258 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Seia (km 94). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 2 km after Alvoco da Serra (km 51), a roughly 250 m section averaging 41% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 26h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 84) to Seia (km 94): the official time budget is 1h 30m for 10 km and 255 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.

Official cut-off ladder

LegDistanceD+Official time budgetCloses
Start → Vila Cova à Coelheira9.7 km319 m2hstart + 2h
Vila Cova à Coelheira → Sazes da Beira8.6 km568 m2hstart + 4h
Sazes da Beira → Cabeça19 km1118 m5h 30mstart + 9h 30m
Cabeça → Alvoco da Serra14 km858 m4hstart + 13h 30m
Alvoco da Serra → Torre8.8 km1177 m3h 30mstart + 17h
Torre → Loriga11 km178 m3hstart + 20h
Loriga → Lapa dos Dinheiros14 km701 m4h 30mstart + 24h 30m
Lapa dos Dinheiros → Seia10 km255 m1h 30mstart + 26h

Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.

StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
SeiaDrop bag0——NoNo—
Vila Cova à Coelheira9.79.7DrinksNoNoSaturday 09:00
Sazes da Beira188.6FoodNoNoSaturday 11:00
Cabeça3719Hot foodNoYesSaturday 16:30
Alvoco da Serra5114FoodNoYesSaturday 20:30
Torre598.8Hot foodNoNoSunday 00:00
LorigaDrop bag7011FoodNoYesSunday 03:00
Lapa dos Dinheiros8414FoodNoYesSunday 07:30
Seia949.9FoodYesYesSunday 09:00

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

Plan your cutoffs for this course

52K course51 km · 2779 m gain · 29% uphill · 4 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 51 km with 2779 m of climbing, 54 m per km. The course sits between 490 m and 1992 m of altitude. 62% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-8.6 km · Start → Alvoco da Serra: 409 m up / 408 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 8.6-17 km · Alvoco da Serra → Torre: 1242 m up / 122 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 17-28 km · Torre → Loriga: 124 m up / 1220 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 28-42 km · Loriga → Lapa dos Dinheiros: 685 m up / 827 m down; the stretch keeps rolling.
  • 42-51 km · Lapa dos Dinheiros → Finish: 318 m up / 456 m down; the stretch descends.

The race climbs from the gun: 250 m over the first 4.1 km. Do not chase the crowd, the two minutes you win here get taken back with interest.

The backbone of the course runs from km 8 to km 15: 1275 m over 7.1 km at 18% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 38% on the GPX trace. It tops out at 1991 m. Heaviest kilometres: km 12 304 m, km 13 281 m, km 14 273 m, km 11 122 m. Running is not on the menu at this grade; settle into a hike from the bottom and load the poles, short steps.

The climb between km 28 and km 32: 585 m over 4.4 km at 13% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 23%. Kilometre by kilometre: km 29 96 m, km 30 153 m, km 31 178 m, km 32 147 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The longest descent starts at km 15 and loses 1263 m by km 28 at 10% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 24%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 32 averages 22% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 6 km climb 113 m and then drop 402 m. Walk the climb, take the descent back, and hold the sprint until the drop is done.

You reach the climb after Alvoco da Serra with about 408 m of descent already in your quads; treat its first half as recovery effort.

The leg from Loriga to Lapa dos Dinheiros is long and unsupported: 14 km and 685 m of climbing with no aid in between, so leave Loriga with full capacity.

A steep pitch starts within about 0.3 km of Lapa dos Dinheiros; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

  • The organiser lists 52 km; the published GPX measures 51.1 km. The technical course notes use the published GPX measurement.
  • This course reaches 1992 m. At the high-point coordinate, the same week historically ran 1°C to 8°C. Typical daily maximum wind was 15 km/h, reaching 26 km/h in the sample. This is climate history, not the race-day forecast; keep the shell accessible if race week looks similar.
  • Cut-off lands at 21:00 and sunset at 20:25, near enough the same moment. Go slower than planned and the last kilometres are in the dark, so pack the torch.
  • Poles are strongly recommended for this profile. The course averages 54 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 7.1 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.
  • 21% of the course is steep descent. Increase your cadence instead of braking, or your quads go early.
  • The high point is 1992 m. Coming from sea level, your heart rate and breathing shift at the same pace, so leave yourself room in the first hour.
  • The altitude is not a single summit: about 4.8 km of the course sits above 1800 m. The longest unbroken stretch up high is 4.9 km and the high zone spans roughly km 14 to km 19.
  • Point to point: the finish sits 10.5 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Alvoco da Serrakm 8.6

  • Drinks only; arrive carrying your own food.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 8.8 km with 1254 m of climbing.
  • Cut-off: 2h 30m after the start.

Lorigakm 28

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 14 km with 729 m of climbing.
  • The longest unsupported stretch starts here: 14 km. Leave with full capacity.
  • Cut-off: 7h 30m after the start.

Lapa dos Dinheiroskm 42

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 325 m of climbing.
  • A 23% pitch starts about 0.8 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.
  • Cut-off: 11h 30m after the start.
  • The longest stretch between official aid stations runs from Loriga (km 28) to Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 42): 14 km, with 729 m of climbing in between. Top up at Loriga and size what you carry to the expected duration and your own drinking rate.
  • Drinks only, no food, at Alvoco da Serra (km 9). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Food is available at Torre (km 17) and Loriga (km 28) and 1 more. Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Loriga (km 28) and Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 42). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The last aid station is Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 42), leaving 10 km to the finish. After that you are on what you carry.
  • The heaviest leg runs from Alvoco da Serra (km 9) to Torre (km 17): 9 km with 1254 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Torre (km 17) and Seia (km 52). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 0.8 km after Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 42), a roughly 250 m section averaging 23% begins. Choose food you know you digest easily and fill the bottles, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 13h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
  • Relative to distance and climbing, the tightest official time budget runs from Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 42) to Seia (km 52): the official time budget is 1h 30m for 10 km and 318 m of climbing. Station stops come out of that same budget, so do not enter the leg already behind schedule.

Official cut-off ladder

LegDistanceD+Official time budgetCloses
Start → Alvoco da Serra8.6 km409 m2h 30mstart + 2h 30m
Alvoco da Serra → Torre8.8 km1242 m3hstart + 5h 30m
Torre → Loriga11 km124 m2hstart + 7h 30m
Loriga → Lapa dos Dinheiros14 km685 m4hstart + 11h 30m
Lapa dos Dinheiros → Seia10 km318 m1h 30mstart + 13h

Budgets are derived from the cut-off times published by the organiser; they are not a personal finish estimate.

StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
LorigaDrop bag0——NoNo—
Alvoco da Serra8.68.6DrinksNoNoFriday 10:30
Torre178.8FoodYesNoFriday 13:30
Loriga2811FoodNoYesFriday 15:30
Lapa dos Dinheiros4214FoodNoYesFriday 19:30
Seia529.9Hot foodYesNoFriday 21:00

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

Plan your cutoffs for this course

22K course22 km · 982 m gain · 17% uphill · 2 aid stations
  • Steep climb (10%+)
  • Climb (3-10%)
  • Flat
  • Descent
  • Steep descent (12%+)

The published GPX measures 22 km with 982 m of climbing, 44 m per km. The course sits between 317 m and 881 m of altitude. 63% of the gain sits in the first half.

  • 0-5.5 km · Start → Vila Cova à Coelheira: 85 m up / 342 m down; the stretch descends.
  • 5.5-13 km · Vila Cova à Coelheira → Lapa dos Dinheiros: 567 m up / 222 m down; the stretch climbs.
  • 13-22 km · Lapa dos Dinheiros → Finish: 330 m up / 522 m down; the stretch descends.

The first 1.8 km drop 84 m. Fresh legs make it feel free, but you climb every metre of it back.

The backbone of the course runs from km 5 to km 11: net 443 m over 6.2 km at 7% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 21%, 558 m of climbing in total with 115 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 6 43 m, km 7 31 m, km 8 161 m, km 9 17 m, km 10 148 m, km 11 141 m. This is hiking terrain, not running terrain. Walk it with intent and keep your heart rate off the ceiling.

The climb between km 13 and km 17: net 242 m over 4.4 km at 6% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 19%, 297 m of climbing in total with 55 m given back. Kilometre by kilometre: km 14 97 m, km 15 96 m, km 16 18 m, km 17 31 m. Trying to run this costs far more than it saves. Shorten the stride, lean on the poles, keep moving.

The longest descent starts at km 0 and loses 292 m by km 6 at 5% average, its steepest roughly 250 m section averaging 19%. Its length can load the quads, so begin under control and build rhythm only when the ground and visibility allow it. The drop at km 17 averages 19% over its steepest roughly 250 m section; shorten the stride, stay balanced and set speed to the ground instead of braking continuously.

The last 2.7 km drop 238 m. If anything is left in your legs, spend it here.

A steep pitch starts within about 0.6 km of Lapa dos Dinheiros; keep the stop short and do not enter it on cooled-down legs.

  • Even at cut-off pace you finish 6 hours 25 minutes before sunset. This one is run entirely in daylight.
  • Consider bringing poles. The course averages 44 m of gain per km and the longest climb averaging over 5% runs 6.2 km; if you have trained with them and the organiser allows them, use them on the climbs and stow them on runnable ground.
  • The climbing is stacked into the first half. Start easy; even with less climbing later, the descents and accumulated fatigue still have to be managed.
  • Point to point: the finish sits 1.9 km from the start as the crow flies. Sort the shuttle and your drop bag before race day.

Course-profile notes are generated from GPX grade data; terrain, rules, aid stations and weather are added only when separately sourced.

Aid stations

Key decision points

Vila Cova à Coelheirakm 5.5

  • Drinks only; arrive carrying your own food.
  • The heaviest leg is next: 7 km with 554 m of climbing.
  • A 19% pitch starts about 1.8 km after the station; do not enter it cooled down.

Lapa dos Dinheiroskm 13

  • Collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds.
  • Crew access is allowed here.
  • A heavy leg is next: 10 km with 304 m of climbing.
  • The longest gap between official aid stations is 10 km, with 304 m of climbing in between, from Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 13) to Seia (km 23). Split your fluid accordingly.
  • Drinks only, no food, at Vila Cova à Coelheira (km 6). Loosen the flask caps on approach; with no queue, refill and leave in 20-30 seconds. Carry the food you will need from the previous station.
  • Food is available at Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 13). Decide what you need before reaching the table; without a planned special task, collect food and fluids and leave within 60-90 seconds. Finish eating on the next calm, suitable section.
  • Crew support is permitted only at Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 13). This is not the same as a drop bag: plan equipment and food hand-offs around these stations, then verify wristband, bag and transport rules with the organiser.
  • The heaviest leg runs from Vila Cova à Coelheira (km 6) to Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 13): 7 km with 554 m of climbing. Treat it as the slowest part of your day and get your food out before it.
  • Medical support is available at Seia (km 23). If something is wrong with your feet or your stomach, deal with it there rather than pushing on.
  • About 2 km after Vila Cova à Coelheira (km 6), a roughly 250 m section averaging 19% begins. Only drinks are served here, so fill the bottles and carry your own food in, then enter the climb at a controlled effort.
  • The overall cut-off is 6h, including all checkpoint stops. Build the plan around the official leg budgets below, not a flat-course average pace.
StationKmFrom previousSuppliesMedicalCrewCut-off
SeiaDrop bag0——NoNo—
Vila Cova à Coelheira5.55.5DrinksNoNo—
Lapa dos Dinheiros137FoodNoYes—
Seia239.9DrinksYesNoSunday 14:00

Aid station details come from the list published by the organiser; confirm them at the official source before race day.

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What is Oh Meu Deus by UTMB?

Oh Meu Deus by UTMB: Fri, Apr 30, 2027, Seia, Portugal. Date, courses and registration details for this Trail race.

When is Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

Oh Meu Deus by UTMB takes place on Fri, Apr 30, 2027 - Sun, May 2, 2027. Start time: 08:00.

Where does Oh Meu Deus by UTMB take place?

Oh Meu Deus by UTMB takes place in Seia, Portugal.

What are the courses and distances of Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

Oh Meu Deus by UTMB offers 4 courses: 167K (167 km, 8900 m D+); 94K (94 km, 5300 m D+); 52K (52 km, 2900 m D+); 22K (22 km, 1000 m D+).

How hard is Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

Difficulty is measured in km-effort: distance plus ascent divided by 100. The 167K course covers 167 km with 8900 m of climbing, which is 256 km-effort and falls in ITRA category XXL. All courses: 167K 256 km-effort (XXL), 94K 147 km-effort (L), 52K 81 km-effort (M), 22K 32 km-effort (XS).

What is the official website of Oh Meu Deus by UTMB?

Official website: https://ohmeudeus.utmb.world/

Is a medical certificate required for Oh Meu Deus by UTMB?

No, the organiser does not require a medical certificate. See the organiser's official page for the exact wording.

Is the Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027 course a loop or an out and back?

The 167K course is point to point, finishing 57.2 km from the start; measured from the GPX file it runs 161 km. The 94K course is a single loop with a shared start and finish; measured from the GPX file it runs 92.5 km. The 52K course is point to point, finishing 10.5 km from the start; measured from the GPX file it runs 51.1 km.

Where is the hardest climb at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

The biggest climb on the 167K course runs from km 111 to km 126: 15 km for 1575 m at 10% average; its steepest roughly 250 m section averages 42%. It tops out at 1988 m.

How high does Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027 go?

The 167K course runs between 175 m and 1989 m with 8755 m of total climbing.

Do you need poles at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

The 167K course averages 54 m of gain per km with a longest climb of 15 km, so poles help noticeably.

Do you need a headtorch at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

167K: Sunset is 20:27 and the finish cut-off is 13:00. A runner using the full time allowance spends the final 10 hours 7 minutes in darkness. Get the headtorch out before sunset and keep spare batteries or a power bank dry and immediately accessible. A spare buried at the bottom of the pack is not an emergency spare. Check reflective course markers regularly in the dark. If the markings disappear, stop moving forward, return to the last marker and confirm the route against the GPX or organiser app. At cut-off pace you run into a second night. Plan the sleep question before race day: an hour gained on the first night costs two on the second.

What is the weather like at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

Over the last 5 years the same week here measured 10°C to 21°C, with a high of 31°C, a low of 6°C and rain on 43% of days. A real forecast lands about two weeks out.

Where are the aid stations at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

The 167K course has 10 stations; the first at km 26 and the last at km 158. The longest gap between them is 22 km, between Fajão and Malhada Chã.

What is served at the Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027 aid stations?

For the 167K course: Hot food: Fajão (64. km), Teixeira (111. km), Torre (133. km).

Is there a drop bag at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

Yes. On the 167K course the drop bag point is Fajão (km 64).

What are the cut-off times for the 167K at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

On the 167K course at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Sunday 13:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Ribeira Cimeira (km 26) Friday 23:00, Colmeal (km 46) Saturday 03:30, Fajão (km 64) Saturday 08:00, Malhada Chã (km 87) Saturday 14:00, Sobral São Miguel (km 96) Saturday 16:30, Teixeira (km 111) Saturday 21:00, Alvoco da Serra (km 125) Saturday 01:00, Torre (km 133) Sunday 04:30, Loriga (km 144) Sunday 07:30, Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 158) Sunday 11:30.

What are the cut-off times for the 94K at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

On the 94K course at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Sunday 09:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Vila Cova à Coelheira (km 10) Saturday 09:00, Sazes da Beira (km 18) Saturday 11:00, Cabeça (km 37) Saturday 16:30, Alvoco da Serra (km 51) Saturday 20:30, Torre (km 59) Sunday 00:00, Loriga (km 70) Sunday 03:00, Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 84) Sunday 07:30.

What are the cut-off times for the 52K at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

On the 52K course at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027 the finish cut-off is Friday 21:00. Intermediate cut-offs: Alvoco da Serra (km 9) Friday 10:30, Torre (km 17) Friday 13:30, Loriga (km 28) Friday 15:30, Lapa dos Dinheiros (km 42) Friday 19:30.

What time does Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027 start?

Known start times: 167K 18:00, 94K 07:00, 52K 08:00, 22K 08:00, local time. Confirm against the organiser's schedule in race week.

What is the time limit at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

The finish time limit is 167K Sunday 13:00, 94K Sunday 09:00, 52K Friday 21:00. Intermediate stations carry their own cut-offs; the full list is in the checkpoint table on this page.

Is there a GPX file for Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

Yes. The GPX files for the 167K, 94K, 52K, 22K courses can be downloaded from the course section on this page, next to the route and grade profile.

Which Oh Meu Deus by UTMB course should you choose?

The shortest option is 22K (22 km, 1000 m D+) and the longest is 167K (167 km, 8900 m D+). With little trail experience the 22K is the safer start; the 167K demands an all-day effort and cut-off management.

What are the gradients like at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

The 167K course averages 54 m of climbing per km, with 8755 m of total ascent and 8423 m of descent. The steepest kilometre averages 37%.

How runnable is the Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027 course?

This is not a running course in the classic sense: at 54 m of gain per km it demands long hiking blocks, and walking the steep climbs is part of the strategy.

Where is the steepest part of Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

The steepest kilometre of the 167K course averages 37% and sits inside the climb between km 111 and km 126.

How many climbs does Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027 have?

The 167K course has 18 distinct climbs. The biggest: km 111-126 (1575 m at 10%); km 72-79 (707 m at 11%); km 138-142 (582 m at 14%).

Is there a long climb at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

Yes. The longest climb runs 15 km from km 111, gaining 1575 m at 10% average, topping out at 1988 m.

What are the descents like at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

There is 8423 m of descent in total. The longest drop runs 12.9 km between km 98 and km 111, losing 617 m. About 12% of the course is steep downhill, so the legs need descent training too.

Are there flat sections at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

Partly: about 22% of the course is near flat, the rest climbs or descends.

Is the hard part of Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027 early or late?

The climbing is evenly split: 53% of it sits in the first half.

What is the elevation range at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

The lowest point of the 167K course sits at 175 m and the highest at 1989 m, a range of 1814 m. Conditions change noticeably between the two, so plan clothing in layers.

Where does Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027 reach its high point?

The course tops out at 1989 m, reached around km 126.

Are poles mandatory at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

The organiser has not announced a pole requirement. Based on the profile poles help noticeably.

Do you need to carry water at Oh Meu Deus by UTMB 2027?

Yes: the longest stretch without aid on the 167K course is 26.4 km, so carrying backup water is essential.