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Event summary
Trail da Raia is an international trail running event taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Aldeia do Bispo – Sabugal, Guarda. The event offers multiple race distances: Trail Ultra (45 km), Trail Longo (31 km), Trail Curto (16 km), Trail Mini (11 km), as well as a walking route and a Trail Kids race.
The races are open to participants of various age groups starting from 6 years old for Trail Kids up to adults for the longer distances, with no mention of license requirements. The event is organized as a cross-border competition featuring rugged terrain along rural paths and historic smuggler trails between Portugal and Spain, set at an average altitude of 1,000 meters with significant elevation changes.
Trail da Raia emphasizes eco-responsibility, sustainability, and cultural heritage, creating a unique atmosphere that combines competitive sport with environmental awareness. The event includes multiple race categories and age divisions, with trophies awarded to top finishers and team classifications available.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Ultra: minimum age 20 years
• Trail Longo: minimum age 18 years
• Trail Curto: minimum age 16 years
• Mini-Trail: minimum age 12 years
• Caminhada (walking): minimum age 10 years
• Trail Kids: ages 6 to 11 years
Start/finish locations: Aldeia do Bispo, Sabugal, Guarda, Portugal
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Ultra and Trail Longo: 08:00
• Trail Curto and Mini-Trail/Caminhada: 08:15
• Trail Kids: 10:30
Cut-off times:
• Trail Ultra: 7h30
• Trail Longo: 6h00
• Other races: 4h00
Registration deadline: August 3, 2026, 23:59 (except Mini-Trail/Caminhada until August 8, 07:30)
Surface types: Rugged natural terrain with obstacles typical of the Serra da Malcata region, rural paths, and smuggler trails
Course format: Point-to-point or looped trails with significant elevation gain
Race routes:
• Trail Ultra: 45 km, +1270 m elevation
• Trail Longo: 31 km, +840 m elevation
• Trail Curto: 16 km, +360 m elevation
• Trail Mini: 11 km, +230 m elevation
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquids and solids approximately every 4 km; no disposable bottles or cups provided, athletes must carry their own containers
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and age categories; medals for finishers; team classification based on best 3 times per team
Location
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Trail Run 45 km
Trail Run 31 km
Trail Run 16 km
Trail Run 11 km
Walk 11 km
Kids
Guest Lunch
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt (if registered by August 3, 2026), bib with timing chip
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: emergency number on bib, Red Cross medical team, ambulances and off-road vehicles for incident support
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all registered athletes
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments at regular intervals, athletes must carry their own containers
🚿 Access to cold baths at finish area
🧖 Post-race massage
🧳 Possibility to stay overnight on hard ground
🏆 Trophies for top 3 finishers in overall and age categories, team awards
