Ameal Trail - Meivcore 2026

  • Meivcore
  • Sun, April 12, 2026
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  • 4 races
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Event summary

The Ameal Trail – Meivcore 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for April 12, 2026, in Coimbra, Portugal. It features several race distances, including a 17 km trail, a 12 km mini trail, a 10 km walk, and a kids’ trail with distances adjusted by age group, making it inclusive for a wide range of participants.

The event is open to athletes of any nationality and sex, with specific age categories defined for classifications and awards, including youth starting from 3 years old in the kids’ races to seniors and veterans in the main trail events. Notably, the 17 km trail is part of the Coimbra District Trail Running Circuit (ADAC), highlighting its competitive significance.

The courses predominantly run through technical trails and tracks around the village of Ameal, offering challenging terrain with significant elevation gains (763 m for the 17 km trail and 567 m for the 12 km trail). The atmosphere is community-oriented and family-friendly, featuring a kids’ event with multiple short distances and award ceremonies, fostering a festive and inclusive environment.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Short/Mini Trail Male: SUB18 (16-17), SUB20 (18-19), SUB23 (20-22), Seniors (23-34), 35 (35-39), 40 (40-44), 45 (45-49), 50 (50-54), 55 (55-59), 60 (60-64), 65 (65-69), 70+ (70 and above)
• Trail Short/Mini Trail Female: same categories as male
• Trail Kids: Bambis (3-6 years), Benjamim A (7-9), Benjamim B (10-11), Infantil (12-13), Iniciados (14-15)

Start/finish locations: Campo de Futebol do Ameal, Coimbra

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Kids: April 11, 16:30 – Bambis (400 m), 16:40 – Benjamis A (600 m), 16:50 – Benjamis B (600 m), 17:00 – Infantís (1600 m), 17:20 – Iniciados (2400 m)
• April 12: 09:00 – Trail 17 km, 09:30 – Mini Trail 12 km, 09:40 – Walk 10 km

Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 11, 15:00-19:00
• April 12, 07:30-08:45 for 17 km and 07:30-09:15 for 12 km and walk
• Location: Campo de Futebol do Ameal

Registration deadline: March 26, 2026

Surface types: Mostly technical trails and forest tracks

Course format: Point-to-point or looped on trails

Race routes:
• Trail 17 km with 763 m positive elevation gain
• Mini Trail 12 km with 567 m positive elevation gain
• Walk 10 km

Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bib

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets at start/finish
• Aid stations: two along the 17 km trail plus one at finish, one plus finish for 12 km and walk with solids and liquids

Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 in each age category and overall male/female
• Awards for top 3 male and female teams
• Prize for the largest team
• Medal and technical shirt included


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, technical t-shirt, race wristband
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and technical t-shirt
⏱️ Timing + live results by category with electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and first aid on course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations: water, isotonic drinks, and solid food at multiple points
🚿 Showers available at finish area
🧳 Transport to finish for athletes who withdraw
🧖 Post-race meal including Caldo Verde, Bifana, and drinks
🏆 Awards ceremony for individual and team winners


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