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Trail da Raia is an international trail running event taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Aldeia do Bispo – Sabugal, Guarda. The event offers multiple race distances: Trail Ultra (45 km), Trail Longo (31 km), Trail Curto (16 km), Trail Mini (11 km), as well as a walking route and a Trail Kids race.<\/p>\n

The races are open to participants of various age groups starting from 6 years old for Trail Kids up to adults for the longer distances, with no mention of license requirements. The event is organized as a cross-border competition featuring rugged terrain along rural paths and historic smuggler trails between Portugal and Spain, set at an average altitude of 1,000 meters with significant elevation changes.<\/p>\n

Trail da Raia emphasizes eco-responsibility, sustainability, and cultural heritage, creating a unique atmosphere that combines competitive sport with environmental awareness. The event includes multiple race categories and age divisions, with trophies awarded to top finishers and team classifications available.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Ultra: minimum age 20 years
\n\u2022 Trail Longo: minimum age 18 years
\n\u2022 Trail Curto: minimum age 16 years
\n\u2022 Mini-Trail: minimum age 12 years
\n\u2022 Caminhada (walking): minimum age 10 years
\n\u2022 Trail Kids: ages 6 to 11 years<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Aldeia do Bispo, Sabugal, Guarda, Portugal<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Ultra and Trail Longo: 08:00
\n\u2022 Trail Curto and Mini-Trail\/Caminhada: 08:15
\n\u2022 Trail Kids: 10:30<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Ultra: 7h30
\n\u2022 Trail Longo: 6h00
\n\u2022 Other races: 4h00<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> August 3, 2026, 23:59 (except Mini-Trail\/Caminhada until August 8, 07:30)<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Rugged natural terrain with obstacles typical of the Serra da Malcata region, rural paths, and smuggler trails<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Point-to-point or looped trails with significant elevation gain<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Ultra: 45 km, +1270 m elevation
\n\u2022 Trail Longo: 31 km, +840 m elevation
\n\u2022 Trail Curto: 16 km, +360 m elevation
\n\u2022 Trail Mini: 11 km, +230 m elevation<\/p>\n

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

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Aid stations with liquids and solids approximately every 4 km; no disposable bottles or cups provided, athletes must carry their own containers<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Trophies for top 3 overall and age categories; medals for finishers; team classification based on best 3 times per team<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: technical t-shirt (if registered by August 3, 2026), bib with timing chip
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: finisher medal
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results by category via electronic chip timing
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: emergency number on bib, Red Cross medical team, ambulances and off-road vehicles for incident support
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all registered athletes
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments at regular intervals, athletes must carry their own containers
\n\ud83d\udebf Access to cold baths at finish area
\n\ud83e\uddd6 Post-race massage
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Possibility to stay overnight on hard ground
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Trophies for top 3 finishers in overall and age categories, team awards<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registration is mandatory online with payment by Visa card or Multibanco reference. Registration closes on August 3, 2026, except for Mini-Trail\/Caminhada which closes on August 8, 2026, at 07:30."},{"item_title":"What are the minimum age requirements for participation?","item_description":"Minimum ages vary by race: Trail Ultra 20 years, Trail Longo 18 years, Trail Curto 16 years, Mini-Trail 12 years, Caminhada 10 years, Trail Kids 6 to 11 years."},{"item_title":"How do I get my race bib?","item_description":"Bibs can be picked up on August 7 from 17:00 to 20:00 at Casa do Entrudo and on race day from 06:45 to 07:30 at the start location."},{"item_title":"Is there a time limit for finishing the races?","item_description":"Yes, Trail Ultra has a 7h30 limit, Trail Longo 6h00, and other races 4h00."},{"item_title":"What mandatory equipment must I carry?","item_description":"Mandatory items include bib worn visibly, liquid container, operational mobile phone, thermal blanket, whistle, elastic bandage or ligature, waterproof\/windbreaker, and cap depending on race distance."}],"event_country":"portugal","event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20260608","purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"event_full_address":"","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_name":"","organizer_website":"","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"optional_extras":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/40256","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=40256"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/40256\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40454,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/40256\/revisions\/40454"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40256"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=40256"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=40256"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=40256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}