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Event summary
The Trail da Raia is an international trail running event taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Aldeia do Bispo – Sabugal, Guarda, Portugal. It features multiple competitive distances: Trail Ultra (45 km), Trail Longo (31 km), Trail Curto (16 km), and Trail Mini (11 km), as well as initiation routes including a walk and a kids’ trail.
The event is open to participants of various ages starting from 6 years old for the kids’ trail up to adults for the ultra trail, with no mention of license requirements. The race courses traverse rugged terrain along rural paths and historic smuggler trails between Portugal and Spain, offering a unique cultural and natural experience in the Serra da Malcata protected area.
The race promotes eco-responsibility with sustainable practices, including reusable signage, prohibition of plastic bottles, and local artisan trophies. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with inclusivity, allowing participants of all levels to join, supported by a detailed schedule including briefing, starts, and awards on race day.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Ultra: minimum age 20 years
• Trail Longo: minimum age 18 years
• Trail Curto: minimum age 16 years
• Mini-Trail: minimum age 12 years
• Caminhada (walk): minimum age 10 years
• Trail Kids: ages 6 to 11 years
Start/finish locations: Aldeia do Bispo – Sabugal, Guarda, Portugal
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Ultra and Trail Longo: 08:00
• Trail Curto and Mini-Trail/Caminhada: 08:15
• Trail Kids: 10:30
Cut-off times:
• Trail Ultra: 7h30
• Trail Longo: 6h00
• Other races: 4h00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• August 7, 17:00–20:00 at Casa do Entrudo (near the church)
• August 8, 06:45–07:30 at the start location
Registration deadline: August 3, 2026, 23:59 (except Mini-Trail/Caminhada until August 8, 07:30)
Surface types: Rugged natural terrain with obstacles typical of the Serra da Gata, Malvana, and Mesas mountains near the Serra da Malcata protected area
Course format: Point-to-point or looped trails along rural and smuggler paths
Race routes:
• Trail Ultra: 45 km, 1270 m elevation gain
• Trail Longo: 31 km, 840 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: 16 km, 360 m elevation gain
• Trail Mini: 11 km, 230 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing included in bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquids and solids approximately every 4 km; no plastic bottles or cups distributed, athletes must carry their own containers
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and first in each male and female age category (M/F Sub23, Sen, 40, 50, 60, 70+)
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Walking 11 km
Trail Run 45 km
Trail Run 31 km
Trail Run 16 km
Trail Run 11 km
Kids Trail
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt (if registered by August 3), bib with electronic chip
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: emergency number on bib, Red Cross medical team, ambulances and off-road vehicles for incident support
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all registered athletes
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid supplies at multiple points, athletes must carry their own containers
🚿 Access to cold baths area
🧖 Recovery massage
🧳 Possibility to stay overnight on hard ground
🏆 Trophies for top finishers by category and overall