2025
Seia, Guarda (Portugal) - "Oh Meu Deus". Oh My God enters a new era: new name, new trails and an even greater adventure through the Center of Portugal. The iconic trail running event "Oh Meu Deus" is preparing for a rebirth in 2025, with a new identity and an even greater challenge. Now under the name Oh Meu Deus Ultra Trail Centro de Portugal, the race expands its horizons and promises to win hearts with a route that crosses some of the country's most breathtaking and authentic landscapes. The new edition brings with it significant changes, starting with the routes of the long-distance races: - The mythical 100-mile race will start in the picturesque town of Lousã; - The challenging 100 km race will start in the charming Piódão; - Both will end in the town of Seia, which remains the heart of the event and the starting and finishing point for the shorter distances. But the news doesn't stop there! In addition to the majestic Serra da Estrela, the route now extends to the breathtaking Serra do Açor and Serra da Lousã, offering participants an even richer experience in terms of natural, historical and cultural heritage. Athletes will run along trails that cross places of rare beauty, such as the Schist Villages, the Mountain Villages and the Historic Villages of Portugal, in a challenge that combines physical demand, personal overcoming and a deep connection with nature. With this transformation, the Oh Meu Deus Ultra Trail Centro de Portugal reinforces its position as one of the most authentic and challenging trail running events in Europe. This new era promises to take the event to epic heights, capturing the attention of athletes from all over the world and celebrating the best that Central Portugal has to offer. www.horizontes.pt/en/oh-meu-deus
2026
Torre (Portugal) - "Terra de Gigantes Ultramarathon". It’s not just another ultramarathon. It’s a long journey between the highest point in mainland Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean, in this case, Nazaré. A journey of astonishment, of encounter, of contact with traditions, but also of faith - without the need to be a believer. It will be a very special time. Crossing a country, in this case, Portugal, from east to west is guaranteed to be a huge journey and an extraordinary experience. The challenge of crossing Portugal from east to west, from the highest point in the country to the beach with the biggest waves in the world, is necessarily for giants. But it’s more. It’s a bit more than effort and glory. It’s courage, management, and a lot of resilience along the paths that take them from the Serra da Estrela to the isolated and beautiful Schist Villages in Lousã. It’s paths of faith around Fátima Sanctuary that will take you to the magnificent and gigantic waves of Nazaré. It will be at the beginning of winter and, traditionally, a time of very low temperatures and rain. Starting at the highest point in Portugal means beginning the challenge with negative temperatures and, who knows, snow. It’s this set of factors, associated with the distance and unevenness, that will make you a giant. www.horizontes.pt/en/terra-de-gigantes
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