MessengerCrosstrail Praia da Tocha 2026
Event summary
The 7th Crosstrail Praia da Tocha is a trail running event taking place on June 13 and 14, 2026, in Cantanhede, Portugal. It features several race options including the Crosstrail (20 km), Mini Crosstrail (13 km), a 10 km non-competitive walk, and a Crosstrail KIDS race for children aged 5 to 16.
The event is open to adults over 18 years old for the main races, with younger participants allowed in the Mini Crosstrail and Crosstrail KIDS with parental authorization. The courses have no significant elevation gain or loss and are marked with flags and signage for clear navigation.
The event offers a family-friendly atmosphere with competitive and non-competitive options, including a kids’ race and a walk, making it suitable for a wide range of participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Crosstrail KIDS: 5-16 years
• Mini Crosstrail: 16 years and older (with authorization for 16-year-olds)
• Crosstrail: 18 years and older
Start/finish locations: Complexo Desportivo da Tocha
Start times per category/distance:
• Crosstrail KIDS: June 13, 17:00
• Crosstrail: June 14, 09:00
• Mini Crosstrail: June 14, 09:15
• Caminhada (walk): June 14, 09:30
Cut-off times: 4 hours for Crosstrail and Mini Crosstrail
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 13, 15:30–18:00 at Parque de Merendas da Praia da Tocha (Crosstrail KIDS)
• June 13, 18:00–21:00 at Complexo Desportivo da Tocha (other races)
• June 14, 07:30–09:00 at Complexo Desportivo da Tocha
Participants limit:
• Crosstrail KIDS: 100
• Caminhada: 300
• Mini Crosstrail: 300
• Crosstrail: 300
Registration deadline: June 7, 2026
Surface types: Trail with loose sand, dirt, asphalt, and undergrowth
Course format: Marked trail with reusable flags and signage ensuring continuous visibility
Race routes:
• Crosstrail: 20 km
• Mini Crosstrail: 13 km
• Caminhada: 10 km
• Crosstrail KIDS: distances vary by age from 150 m to 2000 m
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with mandatory passage through control points
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at control points with food and drinks; no disposable cups or bottles provided
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall and age categories in Crosstrail and Mini Crosstrail; team awards; finisher prizes for all finishers; medals for Crosstrail KIDS participants
Location
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Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 13 km
Kids
Walk 10 km
Trail Run 20 km Member ADAC
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, official event gift
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize for all finishers, participation medal for Crosstrail KIDS
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip with control points
🛟 Safety support: mandatory whistle and mobile phone carried by participants
🛡️ Insurance: sports insurance for all registered participants and civil liability insurance for the event
🥤 Aid stations: food and drinks at control points, all to be consumed on site
🧳 Included with registration: bib, official gift, food and drinks at aid stations, final food reinforcement, lunch
🏆 Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers and teams in main races