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Event summary
The NAC Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal, with start and finish at Parque Urbano de Cavaleiros in Santiago de Riba Ul. It features a competitive Trail Sprint of 17 km, a Mini Trail of approximately 10 km, and a non-competitive 10 km walk.
Open to participants aged 18 and over for the Trail Sprint and Mini Trail, with no age limit for the walk. The Trail Sprint is part of the I Circuito Distrital de Trail Running da Associação de Atletismo de Aveiro. The courses traverse trails and paths, including river crossings, offering a challenging natural terrain with significant elevation gain.
The event includes competitive and non-competitive options, creating an inclusive atmosphere for trail running enthusiasts and walkers alike.
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Start/finish locations: Parque Urbano de Cavaleiros, Santiago de Riba Ul, Oliveira de Azeméis
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Sprint / Mini Trail: 09:30
• Caminhada (Walk): 09:35
Cut-off times: 4 hours for all events
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 26, 14:00–17:00
• September 27, 07:30–09:00
• Location: to be designated
Participants limit:
• Trail Sprint: 150
• Mini Trail: 100
• Caminhada: 100
Registration deadline: September 20, 2026
Surface types: Trails and paths, including river crossings; some sections on public roads (running on shoulders)
Course format: Trail running with natural terrain and elevation
Race routes:
• Trail Sprint: 17 km, 700 m elevation gain
• Mini Trail: 10 km, 350 m elevation gain
• Caminhada: 10 km, 350 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Sprint: 2 aid stations (midpoint and finish) with solids and liquids
• Mini Trail / Caminhada: 2 aid stations (midpoint and finish) with water
Prizes:
• Trail Sprint: prizes for top 3 overall and each age category, male and female
• Mini Trail: prizes for top 3 overall male and female
• Trail Sprint teams: prizes for top 3 teams based on first 3 athletes regardless of gender
Location
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Trail Run 17 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🥤 Aid stations: water and solid/liquid refreshments at midpoint and finish
🎽 Athlete kit: technical T-shirt, bib number
🛡️ Insurance: included personal accident insurance
🏅 Finisher prize
🚿 Showers available at Núcleo de Atletismo de Cucujães headquarters
