MessengerPROENÇA CROSS TRAIL 2026
- Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5, 2026
- 22 € — 41 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
Proença Cross Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on December 4 and 5, 2026, in Proença-a-Nova, Portugal. It features three distances: Trail Ultra (49.6 km), Trail Sprint (25 km), and Trail Jovem (14.7 km), with significant elevation gains and varied terrain.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over, with younger athletes allowed in shorter distances under specific conditions. It includes individual and team competitions with age category classifications and prizes for top finishers. The race courses offer a mix of trails, paths, and some asphalt, crossing public and private lands, with marked routes and GPS tracks available.
The atmosphere is competitive and organized, with support for athletes including aid stations, transport for dropouts, showers, and post-race refreshments. The event complies with the Portuguese Athletics Federation regulations for mountain and trail running.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M Juvenil and F Juvenil (16-17 years)
• M Júnior and F Júnior (18-19 years)
• M Sub-23 and F Sub-23 (20-22 years)
• M Seniores and F Seniores (23-34 years)
• M35 and F35 (35-39 years)
• M40 and F40 (40-44 years)
• M45 and F45 (45-49 years)
• M50 and F50 (50-54 years)
• M55 and F55 (55-59 years)
• M60 and F60 (60-64 years)
• M65 and F65 (65-69 years)
• M70 and F70 (70+ years)
Start/finish locations:
• Trail Ultra: Start at Montes da Senhora, finish at Proença-a-Nova
• Trail Sprint: Start at Cunqueiros, finish at Proença-a-Nova
• Trail Jovem: Circular route with start and finish at Proença-a-Nova
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Ultra: December 20, 8:00
• Trail Sprint: December 20, 9:00
• Trail Jovem: December 21, 8:00
Cut-off times:
• Trail Ultra: 12 hours
• Trail Sprint: 8 hours
• Trail Jovem: 5 hours
Registration deadline: November 21, 2026
Surface types: Mostly trails, paths, unpaved roads, small asphalt sections
Course format:
• Trail Ultra and Trail Sprint: linear
• Trail Jovem: circular
Race routes:
• Trail Ultra: 49.6 km, 2492 m elevation gain
• Trail Sprint: 25 km, 1414 m elevation gain
• Trail Jovem: 14.7 km, 632 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing attached to bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquids and food; no disposable cups or utensils provided
Parking and shuttle details: Transport provided to start line for linear courses (Ultra and Sprint)
Drop bag policy: Transport to finish line in case of withdrawal
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 in each category and distance; 1st place also receives registration for 2027
Cancellation & refund policy: Partial refunds of 50% are available for cancellations made until October 31, 2026. No refunds are given for cancellations after November 1, 2026. Registration changes to shorter distances are not refundable. Transfers to other editions or events are not allowed.
Location
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Trail Ultra 49 km
Trail Run 25 km
Trail Run 14 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: participation gift, personal bib, GPS track files (optional), food and drink at aid stations, finisher medal for completed distance, marked course, transport to finish in case of dropout
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for those who complete their distance
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip on bib
🛟 Safety support: medical team and control points with staff
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: water and food at support bases; athletes must carry their own containers
🚿 Showers available
🧳 Transport for athletes to start line for linear races and transport to finish for dropouts
🏆 Trophies for top 3 finishers in each category and distance
