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Penacova Trail of the Center 2026

Sun, September 6, 2026
Free — 40 €
6 races
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Event summary

The Penacova Trail do Centro is a trail running event taking place on September 5-6, 2026, at Praia do Reconquinho, Penacova, Portugal. It offers multiple distances including a 46 km ultra trail, 31 km trail, 16 km mini trail/walk, a 2 km prologue, and a Trail Kids race.

Open to athletes aged 18 and over, the event is part of the Best Trail Series and the National Circuit of the ATRP. The courses feature mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains, technical trails, and variable weather conditions, demanding high physical fitness and self-management from participants.

The event includes a prologue time trial and a kids’ race on September 5, with the main competitive distances held on September 6. The race atmosphere combines competitive challenge with community engagement and environmental responsibility.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors (18-19 years)
• Sub-23 (20-22 years)
• Seniors (23-39 years)
• M/F 40 (40-49 years)
• M/F 50 (50-59 years)
• M/F 60 (60-69 years)
• M/F 70 (70+ years)

Start/finish locations: Praia do Reconquinho, Penacova

Start times per category/distance:
• 05 September 2026
– 18:30 Trail KIDS
– 19:00 Prólogo 2km
• 06 September 2026
– 09:00 Mini Trail/Caminhada 16km
– PTC 46km and PTC 31km start times to be announced

Cut-off times:
• 46 km: 10 hours total, with a 7-hour cut-off at 29 km (15:00)
• No cut-off times for other distances

Bib pick-up time and location:
• 05 September 2026, 18:00–20:00 (Praia do Reconquinho, Penacova)
• 06 September 2026, 07:00–08:00 for PTC 46km and 31km
• 06 September 2026, 08:00–09:00 for Mini Trail/Caminhada 16km

Registration deadline: 28 August 2026

Surface types: Mountainous technical trails with significant elevation gain

Course format: Individual trail races with a prologue time trial and kids’ race

Race routes:
• PTC 46km: +2003m/-2005m elevation
• PTC 31km: +1224m/-1222m elevation
• Mini Trail/Caminhada 16km: +664m/-664m elevation
• Prólogo 2km: flat individual time trial

Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bib

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations at specified km points for each distance

Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and age categories; team prizes based on top 3 athletes’ times

Location

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Penacova, Coimbra

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🎽 Athlete kit: bib, race-related gifts, personal accident insurance
🏅 Finisher prize: medal, post-race snack, access to showers
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip on bib
🛟 Safety support: emergency and medical teams available
🥤 Aid stations: hydration and nutrition at multiple points
🚿 Showers available post-race
🏆 Prizes for individual and team categories

From Coimbra, take IC2 and IP3, exit at Penacova. From Lisbon or Porto, use A1 or N1, then IP3 to Penacova. From Spain, use A25 to Mangualde, then IC12 to Santa Comba Dão and IP3 to Penacova.

Yes, there is a Trail Kids race on September 5, which is free to enter.

Registration is online at https://www.carlossanatureevents.com/pt/pntc, open from February 1 to August 28, 2026.

The 46 km race has about 2000 m elevation gain, the 31 km about 1200 m, and the 16 km about 660 m.

Yes, mandatory equipment includes water reservoir, survival blanket, whistle, and mobile phone for distances 16 km and above. Missing items incur time penalties.

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