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Event summary
The IV Trail do Cerco is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Celorico da Beira, Portugal. It features multiple distances including a long trail of approximately 24 km, a short trail of approximately 14 km, a mini trail of approximately 9 km, and a 9 km walk.
The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over for the long and short trails, with younger participants aged 11 to 14 allowed in the mini trail with parental consent. It is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026 and is the 7th stage of this series, integrated into the annual festivities of Santa Eufemia.
The trails predominantly run through rural paths, dirt roads, and streams surrounding nearby villages, offering a natural and challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Mini Trail Sub12 (11-12 years)
• Mini Trail Sub14 (13-14 years)
• F Sub23 – up to 22 years
• M Sub23 – up to 22 years
• Seniors F 23-34
• Seniors M 23-34
• Veterans F35 35-39
• Veterans M35 35-39
• Veterans F40 40-44
• Veterans M40 40-44
• Veterans F45 45-49
• Veterans M45 45-49
• Veterans F50 50-54
• Veterans M50 50-54
• Veterans F55 55-59
• Veterans M55 55-59
• Veterans F60 60-64
• Veterans M60 60-64
• Veterans F65 65+
• Veterans M65 65+
Start/finish locations: Start and finish near Jardim Santa Eufêmia, Celorico da Beira
Start times per category/distance:
• Long Trail: 09:00
• Short Trail: 09:15
• Mini Trail and Walk: 09:40
Cut-off times:
• Long Trail (approx. 24 km): 4 hours
• Short Trail (approx. 14 km): 3 hours
Registration deadline: September 8, 2026
Surface types: Predominantly trails, rural paths, dirt roads, and streams
Course format: Point-to-point or looped trails through natural terrain with marked routes
Race routes:
• Long Trail: approx. 24 km, 700 m elevation gain
• Short Trail: approx. 14 km, 450 m elevation gain
• Mini Trail and Walk: approx. 9 km, 200 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic timing system with live timing on Acorrer platform
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Two aid stations on Long Trail
• One aid station on Short Trail, Mini Trail, and Walk
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall M/F in Long, Short, and Mini Trail
• Diplomas for 4th and 5th overall M/F in Long and Short Trail
• Medals for top 3 in each age category M/F in Long, Short, and Mini Trail (only for Circuito Jovem participants)
Location
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Trail Run 24 km
Trail Run 14 km
Trail Run 9 km
Walking 9 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher gift and event commemorative gift for all participants
⏱️ Timing + live results via Acorrer platform
🛡️ Insurance included
🥤 Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies
🏆 Trophies, medals, and diplomas for top finishers
🍽️ Lunch included in registration fee