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Event summary
The Trilho dos Arneiros 2026 is a trail running event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Vila Nova da Rainha, Azambuja. It features three race options: a 21 km Trail, a 12 km Mini Trail, and an 8 km Walk.
The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the Trail, 16 and over for the Mini Trail, and the Walk is open to minors under 16 if accompanied by an adult. It is part of the Circuito do Torricado – Azambuja Trail Running series.
The course runs through forest trails and paths with marked routes and organizational support. The race offers a competitive atmosphere with age categories and prizes for top finishers, including medals for all participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juvenil MF (16-17 years)
• Sub 23 MF (18-22 years)
• Seniores (23-29 years)
• MF 40 (40-44 years)
• MF 45 (45-49 years)
• MF 50 (50-54 years)
• MF 55 (55-59 years)
• MF 60 (60-64 years)
• Veteranos MF 65 (65+ years)
Start/finish locations: Vila Nova da Rainha, Pavilhão do União Desporto e Recreio
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Trail 21 km
• 09:15 – Mini Trail 12 km
• 09:20 – Caminhada 8 km
Cut-off times:
• Trail 21 km – 4 hours
• Mini Trail 12 km – 3 hours
• Caminhada 8 km – 3 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 2, 09:00–17:00 at Freguesia de Vila Nova da Rainha
• October 3, 15:00–17:30 at União Desporto e Recreio
• October 4, 07:30–08:30 at Pavilhão do União Desporto e Recreio
Participants limit: 500
Registration deadline: September 27, 2026 for Trail and Mini Trail; October 4, 2026 for Caminhada
Surface types: Forest trails and paths without road crossings
Course format: Marked trail running routes with organizational support
Race routes:
• Trail 21 km
• Mini Trail 12 km
• Caminhada 8 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with real-time and deferred results
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with liquids and solids at 8 km and 16 km for Trail
• Aid stations at 6 km and 9 km for Mini Trail
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 overall male and female finishers in Trail and Mini Trail
• Awards for top 3 in each age category
• Medals for all participants
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are given for cancellations. Transfers of registration to another athlete are allowed up to 15 days before the event. Other cases may be considered individually by the organization.
Location
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Trail Run 21 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 8 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for all participants
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident coverage included
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at multiple points on Trail and Mini Trail
🚿 Showers available after the race
🎽 Participation kit includes bib and optional official T-shirt
🍽️ Lunch included with registration
