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Event summary
The Trail Terras de Sal e Serra 2026 is a trail running event taking place on November 15, 2026, in Rio Maior, Santarém district. The event features three distances: a Long Trail of approximately 32 km with 1400 meters of elevation gain, a Short Trail of approximately 18 km with 800 meters of elevation gain, and a Mini Trail/Walk of approximately 11 km with 400 meters of elevation gain.
All races start at the Salinas de Rio Maior and finish at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Rio Maior, passing through the Serra dos Candeeiros. The Mini Trail/Walk allows participants to choose between running competitively or walking to enjoy the scenery, with timing and finisher medals for all.
The event includes multiple age categories for the Long and Short Trails, with no categories for the Mini Trail/Walk, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M Sub 23 – 20 to 22 years
• F Sub 23 – 20 to 22 years
• M Seniors – 23 to 34 years
• F Seniors – 23 to 34 years
• M35 – 35 to 39 years
• F35 – 35 to 39 years
• M40 – 40 to 44 years
• F40 – 40 to 44 years
• M45 – 45 to 49 years
• F45 – 45 to 49 years
• M50 – 50 to 54 years
• F50 – 50 to 54 years
• M55 – 55 to 59 years
• F55 – 55 to 59 years
• M60 – 60 to 64 years
• F60 – 60 to 64 years
• M65 – 65 to 69 years
• F65 – 65 to 69 years
• M70 – 70 and over
• F70 – 70 and over
Start/finish locations: Start at Salinas de Rio Maior, finish at Pavilhão Multiusos de Rio Maior
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo: 09:00
• Trail Curto: 09:15
• Mini Trail/Caminhada: 09:30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• November 14: 14:00–19:00
• November 15: 07:00–08:30
• Location: Pavilhão Multiusos de Rio Maior
Participants limit: 600 total participants for all races
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Surface types: Rural paths, single trails, and mountain terrain
Course format: Point-to-point with different start and finish locations
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: approx. 32 km, 1400 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: approx. 18 km, 800 m elevation gain
• Mini Trail/Caminhada: approx. 11 km, 400 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Access to solid and liquid aid stations
Parking and shuttle details: Transport provided from finish area to start area by bus; mandatory use of shuttle buses
Prizes:
• Trail Longo and Trail Curto: top 3 overall male and female, top 3 per age category
• Mini Trail: top 3 overall male and female
• Special prize for the largest team
Location
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Trail Run 32 km
Trail Run 18 km
Walk 11 km
Trail Run 32 km With lunch
Trail Run 18 km With lunch
Trail Run 11 km With lunch
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official event T-shirt, bib with chip
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher souvenir medal
⏱️ Timing + electronic chip timing by specialized company
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: access to solid and liquid refreshments