Mangualde Trail - Saints Challenge

  • Sun, October 25, 2026
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Event summary

The Mangualde Trail – Desafio dos Santos is a trail running event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Mangualde, Viseu, Portugal. It features four race types: a Long Trail of approximately 25 km, a Short Trail of approximately 15 km, a Mini-Trail of approximately 8 km, and an 8 km Walk.

This event is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026, constituting its 8th stage. It welcomes participants from age 11 and up, with specific age requirements for each race type, and includes categories for all levels, from athletes to walkers.

The race offers a unique opportunity to explore Mangualde’s natural trails and autumn landscapes, combining sport, nature, and local cultural celebration during the traditional Feira dos Santos festival.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Mini-Trail: 11+ years (with parental consent for minors)
• Trail Curto: 15+ years (with parental consent for minors)
• Trail Longo: 18+ years
• Caminhada: no age restrictions, minors under 18 participate under legal guardian responsibility

Start/finish locations: Located at the event site in Mangualde

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo 25 km: 09:00
• Trail Curto 15 km: 09:05
• Mini-Trail 8 km / Caminhada 8 km: 09:10

Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 24, 2026, 16:00–18:00 at the arrival location
• October 25, 2026, from 07:30 at the start/finish location

Participant limit: 400 participants total

Registration deadline: October 18, 2026

Surface types: Trail running terrain with elevation gains

Course format: Marked trails with arrows, ribbons, and specific indications

Race routes:
• Trail Longo: approx. 25 km, 1000 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: approx. 15 km, 500 m elevation gain
• Mini-Trail: approx. 8 km, 250 m elevation gain
• Caminhada: approx. 8 km, 250 m elevation gain

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with manual backup if needed

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solids and liquids available; some serve as control points

Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall and age categories in Mini-Trail, Trail Curto, and Trail Longo; no prizes for Caminhada; prize for team with most participants


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number with chip, finisher prize, race insurance, other gifts
🏅 Finisher prize included for all race types
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with manual backup
🛟 Safety support: event organized with safety measures and emergency contact on bib
🛡️ Insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies during the race and at finish
🚿 Showers available
🧳 Transport to finish in case of abandonment or inability to continue
🏆 Prizes for top finishers and team with most participants


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