3rd Trail da Lagoa 2026
Event summary
The 3rd Trail da Lagoa 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Airão São João, Guimarães. It offers three distances: a 20 km long trail, a 12 km mini trail, and an 8 km non-competitive walk.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the long trail, 16 and over for the mini trail (with parental authorization), and all ages for the walk if accompanied by an adult. It is organized by Grupo Desportivo Airão – Curviã and features mountain trails, rural paths, and roads in the Guimarães municipality.
The race promises incredible scenery and a balance between effort and enjoyment, allowing participants to test their limits in a mountain environment. The event includes competitive and non-competitive options, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo 20km: 18 years and older
• Mini Trail 12km: 16 years and older (with written authorization from parent/guardian)
• Caminhada 8km: no age limit, must be accompanied by an adult
Start/finish locations: Parque Desportivo de Airão São João (Rua 25 de Abril, 4805-494)
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo 20km: 09:00
• Mini Trail 12km: 09:15
• Caminhada 8km: 09:20
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo 20km: 4 hours
• Mini Trail 12km: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Caminhada 8km: 3 hours
Participants limit:
• Trail Longo 20km: 250 participants
• Mini Trail 12km: 250 participants
• Caminhada 8km: 150 participants
Registration deadline: September 13, 2026, at 23:59
Surface types: Mountain trails, rural paths, and roads
Course format: Trail running and walking on mountain and rural terrain
Race routes:
• Trail Longo 20km
• Mini Trail 12km
• Caminhada 8km (non-competitive)
Timing method: Electronic timing chip placed on bibs
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations approximately at 8 km (solid and liquid) and 14 km (liquid) for Trail Longo 20km
• Aid stations at 8 km (solid and liquid) for Mini Trail 12km
• Aid station at 5 km (liquid) for Caminhada 8km
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 overall male and female finishers in Trail Longo and Mini Trail
• Awards for top 3 in each age category
• Award for the largest team
• Collective classification trophies for Trail Longo and Mini Trail
• Prize-giving ceremony at 12:00
Location
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Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walk 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Personalized bib with chip for electronic timing and control points
🛡️ Personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Liquid and solid refreshments at aid stations and a final snack
🚿 Access to showers
🏆 Prizes for general classification, age categories, and teams