MessengerRIBEIRA DE LIMAS TRAIL 2026
Event summary
The 10th Trail Ribeira de Limas is a trail running event taking place on February 15, 2026, in Serpa, Portugal. It offers four distances: approximately 32 km (Trail), 17 km (Trail Sprint), 10 km (Mini Trail), and an 8 km walk without classification.
The race is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the Trail, 16 and over for the Sprint and Mini Trail, and 12 and over for the walk, with minors requiring a signed responsibility waiver. The event is part of several regional and national trail and sprint circuits, including the Campeonato Regional de Trail and the Circuito Nacional de Trail (ATRP).
The course features marked trails with natural and artificial signage, requiring physical and mental preparation for mountain autonomy and adverse weather conditions. The atmosphere is competitive with individual and team classifications, including prizes for top finishers and teams.
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Start/finish locations: Santa Iria (Centro Cultural de Santa Iria)
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail (32 km): 09:00
• Sprint (17 km): 09:20
• Mini Trail (10 km): 09:30
• Caminhada (8 km): 09:35
Cut-off times:
• Trail: 6h30
• Sprint: 3h30
Bib pick-up time and location: 08:00 at Santa Iria (Centro Cultural de Santa Iria)
Participants limit:
• Trail: 150
• Sprint: 300
• Mini Trail: 150
• Caminhada: 100
Registration deadline: February 8, 2026
Surface types: Trail running terrain with positive and negative elevation changes
Course format: Marked trail with tape, arrows, chalk markings, and organizational support at road crossings
Race routes:
• Trail: approx. 32 km
• Sprint: approx. 17 km
• Mini Trail: approx. 10 km
• Caminhada: approx. 8 km (non-competitive)
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail: 3 aid stations at approx. 7 km, 14 km, and 23 km with liquids and solids
• Sprint: 2 aid stations at approx. 7 km and 14 km
• Mini Trail: 1 aid station at approx. 7 km
• Caminhada: 1 aid station at approx. 5.5 km
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 overall and each male/female age category in Trail and Sprint
• Awards for top 3 overall male and female in Mini Trail
• Awards for top 3 teams in Trail and Sprint based on points
Location
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Trail Run 32 km
Trail Run 17 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, personal and non-transferable, with emergency contact numbers
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher gift and technical t-shirt for registrations paid by January 24, 2026
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at multiple points depending on distance
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with registration
🏆 Trophies and prizes for top finishers and teams
🍽️ Breakfast and post-race sandwich with drink included
