Trail Route of the Springs

  • Sun, March 22, 2026
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Event summary

The Trail Rota das Fontes 2026 is a trail running event taking place on March 22, 2026, in Castanheira do Vouga, Águeda, Portugal. It offers three competitive race distances: a Long Trail of 31 km with 1400m elevation gain, a Short Trail of 16 km with 700m elevation gain, and a Mini Trail of 10 km with 450m elevation gain. Additionally, there is a non-competitive 9 km walk and a 1 km Trail Kids event, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.

Open to runners aged 18 and over for the Long Trail and 16 and over for the Short and Mini Trails, the event welcomes both individual competitors and teams, with age categories following the ATRP classification. The trail courses traverse diverse natural landscapes including riverbanks, streams, waterfalls, and old villages, offering runners a uniquely scenic and challenging mountain trail experience.

The atmosphere is community-oriented and inclusive, with safety measures at road crossings and support stations along the route. The event also features a festive prize ceremony and is part of the Troféu Trail Terras de Águeda series, which awards trophies and monetary prizes to top finishers, adding competitive prestige to the race.

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Age categories/divisions:
• M Juvenil (16–17, Trail Curto only)
• F Juvenil (16–17, Trail Curto only)
• M Júnior (18–19)
• F Júnior (18–19)
• M Sub 23 (20–22)
• F Sub 23 (20–22)
• M Seniores (23–39)
• F Seniores (23–39)
• M40 (40–44)
• F40 (40–44)
• M45 (45–49)
• F45 (45–49)
• M50 (50–54)
• F50 (50–54)
• M55 (55–59)
• F55 (55–59)
• M60+ (60+)
• F60+ (60+)

Start/finish locations: Sede da Associação Humanitária Castanheirense, Castanheira do Vouga, Águeda

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (31 km): 08:30
• Trail Curto (16 km): 09:30
• Mini Trail (10 km): 09:45
• Caminhada (9 km): 09:45 (after Mini Trail start)
• Trail Kids (1 km): 12:00

Cut-off times:
• Mini Trail: 3 hours
• Trail Curto: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Trail Longo: 5 hours

Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 21, 2026, 15:00–20:00
• March 22, 2026, 07:00–08:30
• Location: Pavilhão da Associação Humanitária Castanheirense

Surface types: Natural trails and paths with river crossings, streams, and mountainous terrain

Course format: Single loop courses for each distance

Race routes:
• Trail Longo – 31 km with 1400m elevation gain
• Trail Curto – 16 km with 700m elevation gain
• Mini Trail – 10 km with 450m elevation gain
• Caminhada – 9 km walk
• Trail Kids – 1 km

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with validation at start, finish, and control points

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Longo: 4 aid stations (2 solid food, 2 liquids)
• Trail Curto: 3 aid stations (2 solid food, 1 liquid)
• Mini Trail and Caminhada: 2 aid stations (1 solid food, 1 liquid)

Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers in Trail Longo, Trail Curto, and Mini Trail
• Monetary prizes awarded in the Troféu Trail Terras de Águeda series for top 3 in Trail Longo and Trail Curto
• Medals for finishers


Castanheira do Vouga

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, electronic timing chip, event keepsake, and finisher medal (except Caminhada and Trail Kids which have specific kits)
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative medal included for Trail and Trail Kids participants
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with validation at start, finish, and intermediate control points; live results published
🛟 Safety support: organized road crossing controls, emergency and medical support teams along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in the registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid nutrition at multiple points depending on race distance; participants must carry their own hydration containers
🚿 Showers: hot showers available 7 km from the event site with transportation provided
🚌 Shuttle service: transport for athletes who abandon the race from aid stations to start/finish area
🏆 Podium trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers in competitive races


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