MessengerLAMECUM TRAIL 2026
Event summary
The Lamecum Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on June 21, 2026, in Lamego, Portugal. It features competitive trail races of 27 km with 1600 meters of positive elevation gain and 16 km with 950 meters of positive elevation gain, as well as a non-competitive 9 km walk and a Kids Trail ranging from 400 to 1000 meters.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the 27 km race, 16 and over for the 16 km race (with parental consent), and children aged 6 to 15 for the Kids Trail. The races are part of the Lamecum Trail circuit, which includes other challenging events.
The courses traverse historic areas of Lamego, old trails, forest roads, and streams, with open-road sections requiring adherence to traffic rules. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with family-friendly activities, including the Kids Trail and a non-competitive walk.
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Start/finish locations: Avenida Dr. Alfredo de Sousa, Lamego
Start times per category/distance:
• Lamecum 27 km: 8:30
• Lamecum 16 km: 9:00
• Caminhada 9 km: 9:00
• Kids Trail: 11:00
Cut-off times:
• Lamecum 27 km: 4h30
• Lamecum 16 km: 3h30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 20, 14:30–19:00 at Piscinas Municipais Cobertas
• June 21, from 7:00 at Piscinas Municipais Cobertas
Participants limit:
• Kids Trail: 50
• Caminhada: 100
• Lamecum 16 km: 200
• Lamecum 27 km: 200
Surface types: Mountain trails, old paths, forest roads, some open-road sections with traffic
Course format: Point-to-point with positive elevation gains of approximately 1600 m (27 km), 950 m (16 km), and 450 m (9 km walk)
Race routes:
• Lamecum 27 km: Starts at Avenida Dr. Alfredo de Sousa, finishes at Praça em frente ao Escadório
• Lamecum 16 km: Same start and finish
• Caminhada 9 km: Same start and finish
• Kids Trail: Mata dos Remédios, Carreira Central
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with dorsal chip
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations at Ferreiros (3.9 km), Rio Bom (10 km), Samodães (14.6 km), Avões (6.3 km for 16 km, 16.9 km for 27 km), Capela Serra (11.2 km for 16 km, 21.9 km for 27 km), Medelo (6.3 km for walk, 13.6 km for 16 km, 24.4 km for 27 km), and finish
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall male and female in 27 km and 16 km, age group prizes, team prizes, medals for Kids Trail participants
Location
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Trail Run 27 km
Trail Run 16 km
Walk 9 km
Kids
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official premium T-shirt, buff, and socks for trail races; technical T-shirt and buff for walk and kids; bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal and souvenirs
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with checkpoints and live results
🛟 Safety support: emergency teams, medical check-up at finish, contact number on bib and mobile
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at multiple points along the course
🚿 Showers available at Piscinas Municipais Cobertas
🚌 Transport available for injured or withdrawing athletes subject to vehicle capacity
🏆 Podium awards for individual and team categories