WALKING FESTIVAL & JURASSIC TRAIL

  • Sat, May 9, 2026
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Event summary

The Santiago de Litém Walking Festival & Trail Jurássico is a multi-day event taking place from May 8 to 10, 2026, in Santiago de Litém, Pombal. It features competitive races including the Dinossauros Night Run (approximately 5 km with obstacles), the Trail Jurássico K10 (about 11 km), and the Trail Jurássico K20 (about 21 km).

The event is open to participants aged 18 and over, divided into various age categories from Juniors to Veterans, with both individual and team classifications. It also includes non-competitive walking routes of 5 km and 8 km, promoting community engagement and environmental awareness.

The festival emphasizes resilience and community support following recent adverse weather events, integrating a solidarity component where donations support local associations. The race courses feature mixed terrain with significant elevation changes, and the event atmosphere combines sport, culture, and social interaction.

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Start/finish locations: Mercado de Santiago de Litém

Start times per category/distance:
• Dinossauros Night Run (5 km): May 9, 20:30
• Trail Jurássico K20 (21 km): May 10, 09:00
• Trail Jurássico K10 (11 km): May 10, 09:30
• Caminhada Jurássica (8 km): May 10, 09:35

Cut-off times:
• Trail Jurássico K20: 5 hours
• Trail Jurássico K10: 3 hours

Participants limit: 300 total

Registration deadline: May 3, 2026

Surface types: Mixed terrain with obstacles (Night Run), trail with elevation gain/loss (K10 and K20)

Course format: Trail running and night run with obstacles

Race routes:
• Dinossauros Night Run: ~5 km, 250 m elevation gain/loss
• Trail Jurássico K20: ~21 km, 630 m elevation gain/loss
• Trail Jurássico K10: ~11 km, 450 m elevation gain/loss
• Caminhada Jurássica: ~8 km, 320 m elevation gain/loss

Timing method: Electronic timing chip integrated in bib

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations marked in advance; no cups provided, participants must carry their own drinking container

Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers
• Trophies or medals for top 3 in each age category
• Trophies for top 3 teams per distance


Santiago de Litém, Leiria

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib number, official event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal
⏱️ Timing + online classifications via electronic chip timing
🥤 Aid stations: hydration points (participants must carry their own cups or containers)
🚿 Access to showers/bath facilities
🛡️ Insurance: sports insurance and civil liability included in registration
• Participation in a solidarity initiative supporting local associations


FAQ

How do I get to the event?

The event is located in Santiago de Litém, accessible via A1 exit Pombal, then A34/IC8 and N1 to R. do Choupal/N1-6 for 8.2 km, continuing on N1-6 for 8.3 km to Santiago de Litém.

Can children participate?

The event categories start at age 18; there are no categories for children in the competitive races.

How do I register?

Registration is mandatory via the website www.recordepessoal.pt with payment of the respective fee. The deadline is May 3, 2026.

What is the elevation gain in the races?

The Trail Jurássico K20 has approximately 630 m elevation gain, K10 about 450 m, and the Night Run about 250 m.

Is special equipment required?

Yes, participants must carry a drinking container, mobile phone, whistle, and thermal blanket for trail races; a headlamp and reflective elements are mandatory for the Night Run.

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