16th Trails of Casaínhos

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Age categories/divisions:
• M Junior (18-19 years)
• M Sub 23 (20-22 years)
• M Seniors (23-34 years)
• M 35 (35-39 years)
• M 40 (40-44 years)
• M 45 (45-49 years)
• M 50 (50-54 years)
• M 55 (55-59 years)
• M 60 (60-64 years)
• M 65 (65-69 years)
• M 70 (70+ years)
• F Junior (18-19 years)
• F Sub 23 (20-22 years)
• F Seniors (23-34 years)
• F 35 (35-39 years)
• F 40 (40-44 years)
• F 45 (45-49 years)
• F 50 (50-54 years)
• F 55 (55-59 years)
• F 60 (60-64 years)
• F 65 (65-69 years)
• F 70 (70+ years)

Start/finish locations: Campo de Futebol do Sporting Clube de Casainhos, Loures

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Curto (18 km): 10:00
• Trail Experience (10 km): 10:15
• Caminhada (10 km): 10:30

Cut-off times:
• Trail Curto (18 km): 4h00 (limit 14:00)
• Trail Experience (10 km): 3h45 (limit 14:00)
• Caminhada (10 km): 3h30 (limit 14:00)

Bib pick-up time and location:
• November 28, 15:00–19:00
• November 29, 07:30–09:30
• Location: Campo de Futebol do Sporting Clube de Casainhos

Registration deadline: November 22, 2026 at 23:59 (local time)

Surface types: Mostly trails, dirt roads, and minimal asphalt

Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails with mandatory passage through control and aid stations

Race routes:
• Trail Curto: 18 km with +850 m elevation gain
• Trail Experience: 10 km with +320 m elevation gain
• Caminhada: 10 km with +320 m elevation gain

Timing method: Electronic chip timing incorporated in bib for Trail Curto and Trail Experience; Caminhada not timed

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations (PAC) with liquids and solids at 7 km, 14 km, and finish for Trail Curto
• Aid stations at 5 km and finish for Trail Experience and Caminhada
• No disposable cups; athletes must carry reusable containers

Parking and shuttle details: Limited parking at event venue; additional parking on adjacent streets respecting local regulations

Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and age groups, medals for all finishers, team awards for top 3 teams, and a special prize for the team with most participants

Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be given in case of cancellation due to fire, natural disaster, or authority decisions. Refunds are only possible if the event is cancelled for reasons attributable to the organization, minus expenses already incurred. Registrations are personal and non-transferable.