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Event summary
The Trail “Limites vs Mente” is a trail running event taking place on May 17, 2026, in Aldeia Nova, Trancoso, Portugal. It offers three distances: a long trail of 19 km, a short trail of 12 km, and a 7 km walk, all featuring challenging terrain with significant elevation gain.
Open to participants aged 16 and over for the trail distances, and open to all ages for the walk (children under 10 must be accompanied). The event emphasizes personal challenge and mental strength, set in the natural and cultural landscape of Beira Alta.
The race includes a circular route with technical sections, water crossings, and forest paths, fostering competition and community participation with a festive atmosphere including post-race lunch and music.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo and Trail Curto: minimum age 16 years
• Caminhada: open to all ages; children under 10 must be accompanied
Start/finish locations: Junta de Freguesia de Aldeia Nova
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo 19 km: 09:00
• Trail Curto 12 km: 09:00
• Caminhada 7 km: 09:10
Cut-off times: 4 hours for all distances
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 16, 15:00–19:00
• May 17, 07:30–08:30
• Location: Junta de Freguesia de Aldeia Nova
Surface types: Trails, forest paths, rural roads, water crossings
Course format: Circular route with start and finish at the same location
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: 19 km, 1100 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: 12 km, 750 m elevation gain
• Caminhada: 7 km, 290 m elevation gain
Timing method: Barcode scanning on bib for continuous timing
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations at km 6, 14, and finish for Trail Longo
• Aid stations at km 6 and finish for Trail Curto
• Aid stations at km 4 and finish for Caminhada
Parking and shuttle details: Transport available for injured or withdrawing athletes, subject to vehicle capacity
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers in Trail Longo and Trail Curto; no classification for Caminhada; prizes also awarded by age categories Sub-23, Seniors, Veterans M40, M50, M60+
Location
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Trail Run 19 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walk 7 km
Trail Run 19 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walk 7 km
Guest Lunch
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers in Trail Longo and Trail Curto
⏱️ Timing + continuous barcode scanning for classification
🛟 Safety support: support, rescue, and emergency teams available
🛡️ Insurance: mandatory sports insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water and food at multiple points along the routes
🚿 Showers: hot showers available post-race at Pavilhão Multiusos in Trancoso and Grupo Desportivo de Aldeia Nova
🧳 Transport: transport provided for athletes to shower locations and for injured or withdrawing participants
🚌 Transport: limited transport for athletes in case of injury or withdrawal
🏆 Prizes: trophies for top 3 male and female finishers overall and by age category