5th Trails of Lapa 2026
Event summary
The 5th Trilhos da Lapa 2026 is a trail running event taking place on March 21 and 22, 2026, in Mendiga, Porto de Mós, Portugal. It features two competitive trail races of approximately 12 km and 21 km, a non-competitive 11 km walk, and a kids run.
The trail sprint is part of the Portugal Cup of ATRP, the ADAL Trail Sprint Circuit, and the Porto de Mós Trail Trophy, while the mini trail is included in the Porto de Mós Trail Trophy. The courses traverse mostly old paths, tracks, and trails in the limestone massif of the Aire and Candeeiros mountain range, offering scenic views of local landmarks such as the Mendiga mills, Lapa da Mendiga, quarries, dry stone walls, and ponds.
The event welcomes athletes of all ages and physical conditions, with parental authorization required for minors. It promotes fair play, environmental respect, and a healthy lifestyle, with a festive atmosphere including team competitions and awards for various age categories and teams.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors M/F (up to 18 years)
• Sub-23 M/F (18 to 22 years)
• Seniors M/F (23 to 34 years)
• M35/F35 (35 to 39 years)
• M40/F40 (40 to 44 years)
• M45/F45 (45 to 49 years)
• M50/F50 (50 to 54 years)
• M55/F55 (55 to 59 years)
• M60/F60 (60 to 64 years)
• M65/F65 (65+ years)
Start/finish locations: At the headquarters of A.R.C.D. Mendiga
Start times per category/distance:
• March 21, 16:00 – Kids Run
• March 22, 08:45 – Trail Sprint (21 km)
• March 22, 09:00 – Mini Trail (12 km)
• March 22, 09:10 – Walk (11 km)
Cut-off times:
• Mini Trail: 3 hours
• Trail Sprint: 4 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 21, 14:00–20:30
• March 22, 07:00 onwards
• Location: A.R.C.D. Mendiga headquarters
Participants limit: 300
Registration deadline: March 17, 2026, 24:00
Surface types: 94% old paths, tracks, and trails in limestone massif
Course format: Marked trail with ribbons every 50m and signage at crossings
Race routes:
• Mini Trail: approx. 12 km, 300 m positive elevation
• Trail Sprint: approx. 21 km, 750 m positive elevation
• Walk: approx. 11 km, medium-high difficulty
Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Multiple aid stations with liquids and solids; only visible bib holders may use
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall men and women, top 3 teams, and top 3 in each age category; participation prizes for kids run
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Trail Run 21 km ADAL NON FEDERATED
Trail Run 21 km ADAL FEDERATED
Trail Run 12 km ADAL NON FEDERATED
Trail Run 12 km ADAL FEDERATED
Walk 11 km
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, gift, refreshments, light meal (soup, bifana, and drink), insurance
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top finishers and teams, participation prizes for kids
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip on bib
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and security forces as required by law
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at multiple points along the course
🛡️ Insurance: civil liability and personal accident insurance included for participants up to 70 years old
🏆 Prizes for individual and team classifications and age categories