V Mountains of Sensations
Event summary
The V Trail Montes de Sensações is a trail running and walking event taking place on May 1, 2026, in Gouveia, Guarda, Portugal. It features a 16 km trail run and an 8 km walk, both set in the scenic mountainous environment of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park.
The trail run is open to participants aged 18 and over, while the walk is open to those aged 10 and above, with parental consent required for minors. The event offers finisher medals for both distances, monetary prizes for the top three trail finishers, and trophies for various age categories and teams.
The race route highlights the beautiful highland landscapes of the region, promoting physical activity, community spirit, and environmental appreciation. The event concludes with a traditional mountain-style communal lunch, fostering a festive and social atmosphere.
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Start/finish locations: Junta de Freguesia de Gouveia, Polo de S. Pedro, Avenida 25 de Abril, n.º 2, 6290-554 Gouveia
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail 16 km: 09:15
• Caminhada 8 km: 09:20
Cut-off times:
• Trail: 4 hours
• Caminhada: 3 hours
Registration deadline: April 22, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Mountain trails in Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Course format: Single loop trail for both distances
Race routes:
• Trail: 16 km with 650 m elevation gain
• Caminhada: 8 km with 300 m elevation gain
Toilets and aid station placement: Locations to be disclosed in Athlete Guide; participants must bring their own cups for aid stations
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 overall trail finishers (male and female): 1st €200, 2nd €150, 3rd €100; trophies for age categories and most numerous teams; finisher medals for all finishers; prizes for teams with most participants
Location
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Trail Run 16 km
Walk 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, T-shirt, promotional gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal for all who complete the trail or walk
🛟 Safety support: organization staff and volunteers on course
🛡️ Insurance: included in registration fee with legal mandatory coverage
🥤 Aid stations: provided, participants must bring own cups
🚿 Showers available, location to be announced
📸 Photography available for purchase post-event
🧖 Post-race communal lunch included
🏆 Monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers and teams
