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The Grande Trail da Serra D’Arga is a trail running event scheduled for October 2-4, 2026, in the Serra d’Arga region, with race starts in Caminha, Dem, and S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o da Montaria.<\/p>\n

It offers multiple distances: an ultra 100 km race with 4594 m ascent, a 50 km trail with 2500 m ascent, a 31 km, a 17 km, and a 15 km trail race, plus a 12 km walk and a kids\u2019 trail with distances from 250 m up to 2100 m. The event welcomes all adult participants over 18 years old and includes categories for youth and adults, with team classifications as well.<\/p>\n

The races feature demanding mountain terrain with large elevation gains, technical trails, and picturesque landscapes including historic villages, waterfalls, and rivers. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with cultural experiences such as folklore performances, making it a unique and festive mountain trail event for all levels, including family-friendly kids\u2019 events.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 18 years and older for competitive races
\n\u2022 Kids races: 6 years and under (250 m), 7-10 years (750 m), 11-13 years (1500 m), 14-16 years (2100 m)<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 GTSA 100 km start: Caminha
\n\u2022 GTSA 50 km and 15 km start: Dem
\n\u2022 GTSA 31 km, 17 km, 12 km walk, and Kids start: S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o da Montaria<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 GTSA 100 km: October 2, 22:00
\n\u2022 GTSA 50 km and 15 km: October 3, 08:00
\n\u2022 GTSA 31 km: October 4, 09:00
\n\u2022 GTSA 17 km and 12 km walk: October 4, 09:30
\n\u2022 GTSA Kids: October 4, 12:30<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 GTSA 100 km: 24 hours with intermediate time barriers
\n\u2022 GTSA 50 km: 14 hours
\n\u2022 GTSA 31 km, 17 km, 15 km: no cut-off time<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 October 2, 17:00-22:00 at Pra\u00e7a do Conselheiro Silva Torres, Caminha
\n\u2022 October 3, 06:30-08:00 and 15:00-19:00 near Igreja Paroquial de Dem
\n\u2022 October 4, 07:00-09:30 at S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o da Montaria (start line)<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Mountain trails with technical and high-altitude terrain<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Point-to-point and circular courses depending on distance<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 GTSA 100 km: Caminha to Dem via mountain villages
\n\u2022 GTSA 50 km and 15 km: starting and finishing in Dem
\n\u2022 GTSA 31 km, 17 km, 12 km walk, and Kids races: circular routes from S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o da Montaria<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Several aid stations with liquids and food on all courses<\/p>\n

Parking and shuttle details:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Shuttle available for 100 km participants from Dem to Caminha on October 2 by request<\/p>\n

Drop bag policy:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Drop bags allowed for 100 km race at Base de Vida<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trophies for top 3 overall and age categories
\n\u2022 Finisher medals<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: includes bib number, race offers, and insurance
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal and post-race meal
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing: electronic chip timing with live results
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: emergency teams, medical aid, and organized checkpoints
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: included personal accident coverage
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: multiple hydration and food points without plastic cups
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers and post-race baths available
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Drop bag service for 100 km participants
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Event photography and media coverage
\n\ud83d\ude8c Shuttle service available for 100 km transfer
\n\ud83e\uddd6 Post-race meal provided
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Podium trophies for overall and age categories<\/p>\n","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20261004","event_full_address":"","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"Carlos S\u00e1 Nature Events","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/18843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18843"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/18843\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18903"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18843"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=18843"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=18843"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=18843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}