WATER TRAIL 2026

The IV Trilhos Castro de Santiago – Sunset Edition is a trail running event scheduled for July 11, 2026, in Figueiró da Granja – Fornos de Algodres. It features a long trail of approximately 21 km with 850 meters of elevation gain, a short trail of about 14 km with 450 meters of elevation gain, a mini trail, and a recreational walk of around 10 km with 300 meters of elevation gain.

This event is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026 and serves as its fifth stage. The trails run predominantly through rural paths, dirt roads, and streams surrounding nearby villages, offering a natural and mountainous terrain.

The long and short trails are open to all participants aged 18 and over, with or without federation affiliation, while the mini trail is open to participants aged 11 and above, who classify for the Circuito de Trail Jovem. The event promotes sports practice in the region and encourages sharing the trail running experience among athletes from various locations.

The IV Trilhos Castro de Santiago – Sunset Edition is a trail running event taking place on July 11, 2026, in Figueiró da Granja – Fornos de Algodres. It features a long trail of approximately 21 km with 850 meters of elevation gain, a short trail of about 14 km with 450 meters of elevation gain, a mini trail, and a recreational walk of around 10 km with 300 meters of elevation gain.

The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over for the long and short trails, with younger participants aged 11 to 14 allowed in the mini trail with legal guardian authorization. It is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta – VI(r)VER BEIRA ALTA and serves as its 5th stage, attracting athletes from various locations to share the trail running experience in the region.

The race courses run predominantly on trails, rural paths, dirt roads, and streams surrounding adjacent villages, offering a natural and challenging environment. The event includes a sunset start time and a festive atmosphere with a dinner following the races and prize ceremonies.

The LYNX Fuzileiros 2026 is an obstacle race (OCR) taking place on July 11, 2026, in Barreiro, Portugal, specifically at the Escola Prática dos Fuzileiros in Vale de Zebro. This race challenges teams of 6 athletes to overcome more than 40 obstacles over a distance of more than 7 kilometers.

Participation is only possible in teams of six, with categories for male, female, and mixed teams. The race is open to all who can form a team, with no individual entries allowed. The event promises a demanding course featuring obstacles that test strength, agility, balance, and precision, including some sections involving water crossings and swimming.

LYNX Fuzileiros offers a unique mix of military-style teamwork and physical challenge, held in a special military training environment, creating an intense and motivating atmosphere. The event is supported by the Barreiro City Council and includes a festive yet competitive spirit, with podiums and trophies for the top teams in each category.

PT281 Ultramarathon is one of the most extreme endurance challenges in Europe: 281 km, 66 hours, self-sufficient, guided only by GPS, crossing the vast and silent landscapes of Beira Baixa, Portugal.
Temperatures often exceed 40°C, isolation is real, and the race demands total physical and mental resilience.

More than a competition, PT281 is described by many athletes as a spiritual journey, where pushing limits, navigating loneliness, and managing survival become part of the experience. Whether you chase the finish line or the meaning behind it — this is a race that changes you.