WALKING FESTIVAL & JURASSIC TRAIL
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
Location
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Road Running 5 km
Trail Run 21 km
Trail Run 11 km
Walk 8 km
Walk 5 km
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