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Event summary
The XI Trail de Fornelos “Pelas margens do rio Vizela” is a trail running event taking place on June 10, 2026, at Eco Parque de Fornelos, Fafe, Portugal. It offers three distances: a 15 km trail, an 8 km mini trail, and a 5 km walk.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and older for the trail races, while the walk is open to younger participants if accompanied by an adult. Organized by Grupo Desportivo e Cultural de Fornelos and Junta de Freguesia de Fornelos, the race features scenic routes along the banks of the Vizela River.
The race day includes staggered start times for each distance and an awards ceremony, creating a community atmosphere for trail runners and walkers alike.
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Start/finish locations: Eco Parque de Fornelos
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail 15 km: 09:30
• Caminhada 5 km: 09:35
• Mini Trail 8 km: 10:00
Bib pick-up time and location: 10 June 2026, 08:30 at Eco Parque de Fornelos
Registration deadline: 09 June 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Trail terrain along river margins
Course format: Single loop courses for each distance
Race routes:
• Trail 15 km with aid station at 6.5 km (Barragem da Queimadela) offering solid and liquid refreshments
• Mini Trail 8 km with aid stations at 2.5 km and 5.0 km (Praia Fluvial de Golães) offering liquids
• Caminhada 5 km with aid station at 2.5 km (Praia Fluvial de Golães) offering liquids
Timing method: Electronic timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations placed as above; assistance and refreshment area at finish line
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall male and female finishers in each trail distance and age categories
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Location
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Trail Run 15 km
Trail Run 8 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: participation medal
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic timing
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at designated points
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🏆 Prizes: awards for top finishers by gender and age categories