Castanheira de Pera (Portugal), 17 October 2026 - The International Trail Running Association (ITRA) is proud to announce the inaugural ITRA National League European Final, hosted in partnership with Ultra Trail Aldeias do Xisto (UTAX).

For the first time, Europe's top-qualified National LeaguTe athletes will meet on one start line to compete head-to-head for the continental title. Held on the UTAX TSL 54 km course, with 3,200 m of cumulative elevation gain, the European Final promises a true test of endurance, technical ability and race strategy through the spectacular landscapes of Portugal's Aldeias do Xisto (Schist Villages), one of the country's most distinctive trail running destinations.