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Event summary
The 5th Trail Valezim Aldeia Desporto is a trail running event taking place on February 8, 2026, in Terreiro de D. Luzia, Valezim, Guarda, Portugal. This event features two trail running distances—an 18 km Trail Curto with 1200 meters of positive elevation gain and a 10 km Mini Trail with 700 meters of positive elevation gain—as well as a guided 10 km walk, welcoming participants from age 16 for the trails and from age 8 for the walk.
The race is open to amateur athletes and requires written authorization for minors under 18. It is organized by Associação Vallecinus Cultura e Desporto and held on the slopes of Serra da Estrela, offering challenging and scenic mountainous terrain. The event fosters a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere with awards for various age categories and special recognitions for the youngest and oldest athletes, plus a prize for the most numerous team.
A family-friendly environment is encouraged through the guided walk alongside the trail races, with staggered start times and a communal meal after the event, creating a festive and social atmosphere for all participants and their supporters.
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Age categories/divisions:
• General Male and Female
• Sub 23 (up to 22 years old)
• Seniors (23 to 29 years)
• M/F30 (30 to 39 years)
• M/F40 (40 to 49 years)
• M/F50 (50 to 59 years)
• M/F60 (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Terreiro de D. Luzia, Valezim, Guarda
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Curto (18 km): 09:30
• Mini Trail (10 km): 09:45
• Caminhada Guiada (10 km walk): 09:45
Bib pick-up time and location:
• Saturday, 07 February 2026, 17:00 – 19:00
• Sunday, 08 February 2026, 07:00 – 09:15
• Location: Secretariado at Clube Recreativo e Educativo Valezinense, Terreiro de D. Luzia
Participants limit:
• Trail Curto + Mini Trail: 500 participants
• Caminhada Guiada: 100 participants
Registration deadline: February 1, 2026
Surface types: Mountain trails on Serra da Estrela slopes
Course format: Point-to-point trail routes with marked zones for danger, distances, and road crossings
Race routes:
• Trail Curto: 18 km distance with 1200m positive elevation
• Mini Trail: 10 km distance with 700m positive elevation
• Caminhada Guiada: 10 km distance with 700m positive elevation
Prizes: Awards in multiple age categories, special awards for youngest and oldest athlete, and prize for the most numerous team (excluding walk participants)
Location
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Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, participation medal, and participant kit
🏅 Finisher prize: medal of participation
⏱️ Timing + live results by category (implied, though exact method not detailed)
🛟 Safety support: mandatory equipment including whistle and mobile phone; emergency contact number on bib
🛡️ Insurance: event includes mandatory legal insurance
🥤 Aid stations: refreshment points along the route
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available from 10:00 at Largo da Nossa Senhora da Saúde
📸 Image rights granted to organizers for promotional use
🍲 Post-race meal available for participants and guests
🏆 Podium awards for various age groups and special recognitions