MessengerAXtrail Series 4th Fajão 2026
- Sun, September 20, 2026
- 10 € — 25 €
- 6 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The AXtrail Series #4 Fajão is a trail running event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Pampilhosa da Serra, Portugal. It features competitive races of 24 km with 1500m elevation gain and 11 km with 800m elevation gain, as well as a 7 km walk.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the main race and 16 and over for the shorter experience race, with minors requiring parental authorization. It is part of the AXtrail Series circuit, emphasizing connection with nature and local communities in the Aldeias do Xisto region.
The race offers challenging mountain terrain requiring self-sufficiency and preparation for adverse weather conditions. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with a community experience, including a non-competitive walk.
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Start/finish locations: Pampilhosa da Serra
Start times per category/distance:
• AXtrail Series #4 (24 km | 1500d+): 08:00
• AXtrail Xperience (11 km | 800d+): 09:00
• Caminho do Xisto (7 km): 09:35
Cut-off times:
• AXtrail Series #4: 6 hours
• AXtrail Xperience: 5 hours 30 minutes
• Caminho do Xisto: 5 hours 30 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location: Sunday, September 20, 07:00–09:30, location to be designated
Participants limit: 200 total for all events combined
Registration deadline: September 15, 2026
Surface types: Hard ground
Course format: Linear course with transport from finish to start included (optional, requires validation by September 13)
Race routes:
• AXtrail Series #4: 24 km with 1500 m elevation gain
• AXtrail Xperience: 11 km with 800 m elevation gain
• Caminho do Xisto: 7 km
Timing method: Chip timing on bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies at control points
Parking and shuttle details: Transport from finish to start included for Serie #4 participants (optional, requires prior validation)
Prizes: Trophies for top 5 male and female finishers in AXtrail Series #4 and AXtrail Xperience; monetary prizes for top 5 in AXtrail Series #4; finisher souvenirs for AXtrail Series #4 and AXtrail Xperience
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are available after September 1, 2026. A 25% refund is available for cancellations before August 31, 2026. Registration transfers to another athlete are allowed with a fee if requested by June 15.
Location
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Trail Run 24 km
Trail Run 11 km
Trail Run 24 km
Trail Run 11 km
Walking 8 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, official event souvenir, finisher souvenir
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher souvenir
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing
🛟 Safety support: emergency and rescue teams with contact number on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at control points
🧳 Transport from finish to start for Serie #4 participants (optional, requires prior validation)
