MessengerSEM LIMITES TRAIL 2026
Event summary
The Sem Limites Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on October 18, 2026, in Amarante, Portugal. It offers three distances: a Long Trail of approximately 31 km, a Short Trail of approximately 17 km, and a 12 km walk.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the trail races, with minors allowed with parental authorization, and the walk is open to all ages with children under 14 accompanied by an adult. The race courses traverse the slopes of Serra da Meia Via and the Vale do Rio Olo, passing through several local parishes, providing a scenic and challenging mountain trail experience.
The race features chip timing, mandatory safety and survival equipment, and strict adherence to marked trails. It includes individual and team categories with trophies awarded to top finishers and teams. The event fosters a competitive yet responsible atmosphere with environmental respect and safety as priorities.
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Start/finish locations: Locations to be announced on www.facebook.com/semlimitestrail
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (31 km): 09:00
• Trail Curto (17 km): 09:25
• Caminhada (12 km): 09:45
Cut-off times:
• Overall finish by 15:00
• Control point at Vieiros cutoff at 13:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 17, 15:00–21:00
• October 18, from 07:00
• Location to be announced on www.facebook.com/semlimitestrail
Participants limit: 1000 total across all distances
Registration deadline: October 11, 2026
Surface types: Mostly trails, paths, forest roads; open-road sections with traffic
Course format: Point-to-point or linear trail course with marked paths
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: approx. 31 km
• Trail Curto: approx. 17 km
• Caminhada: approx. 12 km
Timing method: Chip timing with mandatory chip return
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solids and liquids for on-site consumption; water only for refilling containers
Parking and shuttle details: Transport to start and from finish provided if necessary
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female overall and age categories; trophies for top 3 teams and most numerous team; finisher prizes
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are given for withdrawals at any time. Transfers of registration to another athlete are allowed up to 15 days before the event. Other cases may be considered individually.
Location
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Trail Run 31 km
Trail Run 17 km
Walking 12 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, event t-shirt
⏱️ Timing + chip timing with mandatory chip return
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: solids and liquids at aid stations for consumption only, water for refills
🚿 Showers available
🚌 Transport to start and from finish in case of withdrawal
🏅 Finisher prize
🏆 Trophies for individual and team categories
