HIMALAIAS TRAIL 2026

Sat, September 19, 2026
20 € — 25 €
4 races

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Event summary

The Himalaias Trail António de Andrade is a trail running event taking place on September 19 and 20, 2026, in Oleiros, Portugal. The event features three competitive trail distances: 35 km with 1900 m elevation gain, 20 km with 1000 m elevation gain, and 15 km with 600 m elevation gain, plus a 14 km walking route.

Open to residents and non-residents, federated and non-federated athletes, with age minimums of 20 years for the 35K, 18 years for the 20K, and 16 years for the 15K. The event is part of the Circuito de Trail Beira Baixa and the district trail cup (ATRP), linking to the national Trail Cup final.

The race courses traverse forest trails, natural levadas along rivers, rural roads, and technical mountain trails above 1000 meters altitude, culminating at the highest point of Oleiros, Cabeço Rainha. The event combines sport, history, and nature tourism in a festive atmosphere.

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Regulation link ↗

Start/finish locations:
• HT35K: Ribeira da Isna
• HT20K: (link) https://maps.app.goo.gl/7xBgrwMqsrtqtFtw9
• HT15K: Fernão Porco
• CRV (walk): (link) https://maps.app.goo.gl/PXq8n98E1UukxZqb9

Start times per category/distance:
• HT35K: 08:00
• HT20K: 08:00
• HT15K: 09:30
• CRV: 09:30

Cut-off times:
• HT35K: 6 hours
• HT20K: 4 hours
• HT15K: 3 hours
• CRV: 4 hours

Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 19, 15:00–00:00 (secretariat opening)
• September 20, 06:00–08:30
• Location: Pavilhão Multiusos das Devesas Altas

Participants limit:
• 200 per race (HT35K, HT20K, HT15K, CRV)

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

Surface types: Trails, forest paths, natural levadas by rivers, rural roads, technical mountain trails above 1000 m altitude

Course format: Point-to-point or looped trail courses with significant elevation gain

Race routes:
• HT35K: 35 km, 1900 m elevation gain
• HT20K: 20 km, 1000 m elevation gain
• HT15K: 15 km, 600 m elevation gain
• CRV: 14 km walking route, 450 m elevation gain

Timing method: Electronic chip timing inserted in bib

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with liquids and solids at various km points depending on race

Parking and shuttle details:
• Transport organized from Pavilhão Multiusos das Devesas Altas to start locations

Prizes: Awards for top 5 overall and age categories from Sub 18 to Veterans for HT35K, HT20K, HT15K

Location

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Oleiros, Castelo Branco

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🎽 Athlete kit: bib, technical event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing
🛟 Safety support: security and rescue services
🛡️ Insurance: mandatory personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at multiple points
🚿 Showers available
🚌 Transport to start of races
🍽️ Lunch at the end of the race

Transport is organized from Pavilhão Multiusos das Devesas Altas to the start locations for all races.

The 15K race is open to participants aged 16 and older; younger participants require parental authorization. The walking route has no minimum age but minors must be accompanied or have parental authorization.

Registration is exclusively online at https://stopandgo.net from April 23 to September 11, 2026, or until participant limits are reached.

The 35K has 1900 m elevation gain, the 20K has 1000 m, the 15K has 600 m, and the walk has 450 m.

Mandatory equipment includes bib, mobile phone, whistle (except walk), thermal blanket (except walk), and water. Sunscreen and reserve food are recommended.

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