MessengerAXtrail Series 3rd Janeiro Cima / Baixo 2026
Event summary
AXtrail Series #3 Janeiro Cima / Janeiro Baixo is a trail running event taking place on May 30 and 31, 2026, in Fundão and Pampilhosa da Serra, Portugal. The event features competitive races and initiation experiences over two days, with distances including 19 km and 11 km for the main series, 10 km and 7 km for the Xperience, and 7 km Caminho do Xisto walks.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the main series and 16 and over for the Xperience, with minors requiring parental authorization. It is limited to 250 participants in total. The races offer challenging elevation gains and natural terrain, promoting contact with nature and local communities.
The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with trail running initiation and recreational walking, including podium ceremonies and finisher recognitions, making it suitable for a range of trail enthusiasts.
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Age categories/divisions:
• AXtrail Series #3: minimum 18 years
• AXtrail Xperience: minimum 16 years (minors require parental authorization)
Start/finish locations:
• May 30: Fundão (Janeiro de Cima)
• May 31: Pampilhosa da Serra (Janeiro de Baixo)
Start times per category/distance:
• May 30:
– AXtrail Series #3 (19 km, 1100 m elevation): 09:00
– AXtrail Xperience (10 km, 400 m elevation): 09:30
– Caminho do Xisto (7 km): 09:35
• May 31:
– AXtrail Series #3 (11 km, 350 m elevation): 09:00
– AXtrail Xperience (7 km, 300 m elevation): 09:30
– Caminho do Xisto (7 km): 09:35
Cut-off times:
• AXtrail Series #3: 6 hours
• AXtrail Xperience: 5 hours 30 minutes
• Caminho do Xisto: 5 hours 30 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location: 07:00 to 09:30 on both days (location to be designated)
Participants limit: 250 total for the event
Surface types: Hard ground
Course format: Two-day event with two competitive races and one walk each day
Race routes:
• May 30: 19 km (1100 m elevation), 10 km (400 m elevation), 7 km walk
• May 31: 11 km (350 m elevation), 7 km (300 m elevation), 7 km walk
Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies at control points
Prizes: Trophies for top 5 male and female overall in AXtrail Series #3 and AXtrail Xperience; monetary prizes for top 5 in AXtrail Series #3; finisher souvenirs for all finishers
Location
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Trail Run 19 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walk 7 km
Trail Run 11 km
Trail Run 7 km
Walk 7 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, official event souvenir, finisher souvenir
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher souvenir
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip on bib
🛟 Safety support: support, rescue, and emergency teams available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies at control points
🚌 Transport to finish line in case of abandonment or impediment by organization