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Event summary
The Trail Vila de S. Torcato is a mountain trail running event taking place on November 22, 2026, in the municipality of Guimarães, Portugal. It offers four race options: a 26 km long trail with approximately 1200 m positive elevation, an 18 km sprint trail with 950 m elevation, a 12 km mini trail with 450 m elevation, and an 8 km non-competitive walk.
The event is open to participants aged 20+ for the 26 km, 18+ for the 18 km, and 16+ for the 12 km with parental authorization. The walk has no age limit if accompanied by an adult. The race features challenging mountain and rural paths with significant elevation gain, classified by ATRP difficulty grades.
Participants can expect a well-organized race with electronic timing, multiple aid stations providing solid and liquid nutrition, and a prize ceremony. The event emphasizes environmental responsibility and safety, with support and emergency teams available.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail 26km: 20 years and older
• Trail Sprint 18km: 18 years and older
• Trail Jovem 12km: 16 years and older (with written parental authorization)
• Caminhada 8km: no age limit if accompanied by an adult
Start/finish locations: Start at Frente à Basílica de S. Torcato, Rua Comendador Alberto Pimenta, S. Torcato; Finish and showers at Agrupamento de Escolas do Vale de São Torcato
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail 26km: 08:30
• Trail Sprint 18km: 08:50
• Trail Jovem 12km: 09:10
• Caminhada 8km: 09:20
Cut-off times:
• Trail 26km: 2 hours at 1st aid station, 3 hours at 2nd aid station
• Trail Sprint 18km: 2 hours at 1st aid station
Participant limit: Limited entries; registration closes November 15, 2026, at 23:00 or when full
Registration deadline: November 15, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Mountain trails, rural paths, and roads in Guimarães municipality
Course format: Point-to-point or looped trail with marked routes and control points
Race routes:
• Trail 26km: approx. 1200m positive elevation
• Trail Sprint 18km: approx. 950m positive elevation
• Trail Jovem 12km: approx. 450m positive elevation
• Caminhada 8km: non-competitive
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with control points managed by SINCTIME
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies at km 8, 15, 24, and finish for 26km
• Aid stations at km 8, 15, and finish for 18km
• Aid stations at km 8 and finish for 12km
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall and age categories; trophies for team classification; prize ceremony at 12:45
Bib pick-up time and location:
• November 21, 14:30–18:00
• November 22, 07:00–08:15
• Location: Agrupamento de Escolas do Vale de S. Torcato
Location
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Trail Run 26 km
Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with chip, technical race t-shirt (for registrations until November 1), finisher gift, and promotional giveaways
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher gift included
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip timing by SINCTIME
🛟 Safety support: support, rescue, and emergency teams available during the event
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid nutrition at multiple points along the course and at the finish
🚿 Showers available at finish location
🏆 Prizes for general classification, age categories, and team classification with ceremony at 12:45
