4th CANICROSS "Chestnut Route" - SERNANCELHE
Event summary
The 4th Canicross “Rota da Castanha” will take place on March 14 and 15, 2026, in Sernancelhe, Viseu. This event features competitive races in Canicross, Bikejoring, Scooterjoring, and Triciclo DR4, including categories for children aged 6 to 16, with distances of 5.3 km for most races and shorter distances for children.
Open to participants aged 14 to 75 years (with younger and older participants allowed but without insurance), the event welcomes national and international athletes and their dogs, who must pass veterinary control. The race course consists of trails and secondary dirt roads, marked with signs and tape.
The event includes a convivial dinner and a non-competitive dog walk (Cãominhada) of 5.3 km, creating a festive and community atmosphere. Awards are given to the top three finishers in competitive categories, with combined classifications if participant minimums are not met.
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Start/finish locations: Sra. de Ao Pé da Cruz, Sernancelhe
Start times per category/distance:
• Saturday 09:30 – Triciclo DR4, Triciclo DR4 Nórdico, Scooterjoring Masculino, Scooterjoring Feminino, Scooterjoring Nórdico, Bikejoring Masculino, Bikejoring Feminino, Bikejoring Nórdico, Canicross Masculino, Canicross Feminino, Canicross Infantil (6-10 years), Canicross Infantil (11-16 years)
• Sunday 08:15 – Same order as Saturday plus Estafeta (Relay)
Registration deadline: March 9, 2026
Surface types: Trails and secondary dirt roads
Course format: Single course marked with tape and signs
Race routes:
• Canicross, Bikejoring, Scooterjoring, Triciclo DR4: 5.3 km
• Canicross Infantil (6-10 years): 600 m
• Canicross Infantil (11-16 years): 1500 m
• Cãominhada / Caminhada (non-competitive): 5.3 km
Timing method: Chronometry included for competitive modalities
Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station with solid and liquid supplies at the finish; water available for dogs
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in competitive categories; combined classification if minimum participants not met
Location
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Canicross
Bikejoring
Scooterjoring
Triciclo DR4
Canicross infantil
Bikejoring Nórdico
Scooterjoring Nórdico
Triciclo DR4 Nórdico
Cãominhada
Walking
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, souvenir bag
⏱️ Timing included for competitive categories
🛟 Medical and veterinary assistance available during competition
🛡️ Personal accident insurance for participants aged 14 to 75
🥤 Solid and liquid refreshments at the finish line; water available for dogs
🚿 Showers available at Municipal Pool after races
🏆 Prizes awarded to top 3 finishers in competitive categories