MessengerSTE - SINTRA TRAIL X'TREME 10th 2026
Event summary
STE – Sintra Trail X´treme 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Sintra, Portugal. It offers competitive races of 33 km, 23 km, and 13 km distances, as well as an 8 km non-competitive walk and a kids’ trail for ages 7 to 15.
The event is open to athletes of all nationalities and ages according to defined categories, with no gender distinction. The 33 km and 23 km races are part of the ITRA calendar and provide qualification points for other events. The courses feature technical trails with significant elevation gains, showcasing the beautiful and protected Serra de Sintra landscape.
The event also includes a guided walk through emblematic areas of Sintra and a kids’ trail designed to promote sport among younger participants, making it a family-friendly and inclusive event.
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Start/finish locations: Praça D. Fernando II, São Pedro de Sintra (Coordinates: 38.790152, -9.379770)
Start times per category/distance:
• STE – SINTRA TRAIL X’TREME 33KM: 08:00
• STE – SINTRA TRAIL X’PLORE 23KM: 08:30
• STE – SINTRA TRAIL X’PERIENCE 13KM: 09:00
• STE – SINTRA WALK X’TORICAL: 09:10
• STE – SINTRA KIDS TRAIL: 12:00
Cut-off times:
• STE – SINTRA TRAIL X’TREME 33KM: Total 6h00; PAC2 (15.4 km) max 3h15; PAC3 (25.5 km) max 4h45
• STE – SINTRA TRAIL X’PLORE 23KM: Total 4h00; PAC2 (15.1 km) max 3h00
• STE – SINTRA TRAIL X’PERIENCE 13KM: Total 2h15
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 19, 14:00–18:00
• September 20, 06:30–07:30 (varies by race)
• Location: Praça D. Fernando II, São Pedro de Sintra
Participants limit:
• STE – SINTRA TRAIL X’TREME 33KM: 300
• STE – SINTRA TRAIL X’PLORE 23KM: 300
• STE – SINTRA TRAIL X’PERIENCE 13KM: 400
• STE – SINTRA WALK X’TORICAL: 100
• STE – SINTRA KIDS TRAIL: 50
Registration deadline: September 12, 2026
Surface types: Mostly technical trails and forest paths with some road crossings
Course format: Point-to-point or looped trails with marked control points
Race routes:
• STE – SINTRA TRAIL X’TREME 33KM: 33 km with 1670 m positive elevation gain
• STE – SINTRA TRAIL X’PLORE 23KM: 23 km with 1160 m positive elevation gain
• STE – SINTRA TRAIL X’PERIENCE 13KM: 13 km with 530 m positive elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with control points and manual checks
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with liquids and solids at multiple points along each course
• Toilets at start/finish and aid stations
Parking and shuttle details:
• Recommended parking at P1 (Av. Conde Sucena), P2 (Rua 1º de Dezembro), and P3 (Largo do Adro da Igreja) in São Pedro de Sintra
• Access to start/finish by foot from parking areas
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in each age category and overall, including teams
Location
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Trail Run 33 km
Trail Run 23 km
Trail Run 13 km
Walking 8 km
KIDS TRAIL
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, technical t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and rescue at marked points
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at multiple points along the courses
🚿 Showers available 1500m from finish line at Ginásio SPALD
🧖 Post-race massage subject to availability
🏆 Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers by category and overall