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It offers a unique opportunity to experience mountain trails and river crossings in a natural setting, with routes predominantly on dirt paths complemented by occasional stone segments and small paved stretches.<\/p>\n<p>The event features four race options: a 45 km Ultra Medium Trail, a 24 km Sprint Trail, a 15 km Short Trail, and a 9 km walking route. The trails vary in difficulty from low to medium\/high, accommodating a diverse range of athletes. The event welcomes participants from 12 years old (with conditions for the shorter distances) and is open to both licensed and non-licensed runners, offering broad accessibility.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere with well-organized logistics including transportation from the city center to the start, multiple aid stations providing liquids and solids, and communal facilities such as showers and meals. The event also includes awards for top finishers and team categories, making it competitive yet inclusive for all levels.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"<p><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/stopandgo.com.pt\/files\/demo-trail-2026\/692f82b532ca1_regul_pdf.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Trail Ultra (45 km): M\/F SUB23 (18\u201322), SEN (23\u201334), 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+ years<br \/>\n\u2022 Trail Sprint (24 km): M\/F SUB23 (18\u201322), SEN (23\u201334), 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+ years<br \/>\n\u2022 Trail Curto (15 km): Juvenil (16\u201317), J\u00fanior (18\u201319), M\/F SUB23 (18\u201322), SEN (23\u201334), 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+ years<br \/>\n\u2022 Caminhada (9 km): no awards or classifications<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> All races start and finish at Parque Bot\u00e2nico Arbutus do Demo, Vila Nova de Paiva<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Trail Ultra M\u00e9dio (45 km): 08:30<br \/>\n\u2022 Trail Sprint (24 km): 09:00<br \/>\n\u2022 Trail Curto (15 km): 09:15<br \/>\n\u2022 Caminhada (9 km): 09:30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut-off times:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Trail Ultra M\u00e9dio (45 km): 10 hours<br \/>\n\u2022 Trail Sprint (24 km): 7 hours<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 May 16, 14:30\u201319:00 at Audit\u00f3rio Carlos Paredes<br \/>\n\u2022 May 17, 06:30 onwards at the same location<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants limit:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Trail Ultra (45 km): 150<br \/>\n\u2022 Trail Sprint (24 km): 300<br \/>\n\u2022 Trail Curto (15 km): 300<br \/>\n\u2022 Caminhada (9 km): 200<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration deadline:<\/strong> May 11, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface types:<\/strong> Predominantly mountain trails with dirt, occasional stone, and small paved sections<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course format:<\/strong> Point-to-point with transport bus from the city center to start<\/p>\n<p><strong>Race routes:<\/strong> Mountain trails crossing river areas with natural and biodegradable route markings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Toilets at start\/finish<br \/>\n\u2022 Aid stations: 4 for Ultra, 3 for Sprint, 1 for Short Trail, offering liquids and solids<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking and shuttle details:<\/strong> Parking near secretariat and finish area; 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