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The 5th Edition of Trail Saloio is a trail running event taking place on May 23, 2026, at Quinta do Pis\u00e3o in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Cascais. It features two races: a competitive Trail Saloio of 11.2 km with 250 meters of elevation gain and a non-competitive 5.2 km walk.<\/p>\n

The Trail Saloio is open to participants aged 18 and over, while the walk is open to all ages with parental authorization for minors. The event promotes the Festa dos Maios and environmental awareness in the region, encouraging sport in natural settings.<\/p>\n

The race offers a scenic route through natural park trails with moderate elevation, creating a challenging yet accessible experience for trail runners. The walk provides a more relaxed option for all participants.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Saloio (TS): 18 years and older
\n\u2022 Caminhada (CAM): Open to all, minors under 18 require parental authorization<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Centro de Interpreta\u00e7\u00e3o Casa da Cal, Quinta do Pis\u00e3o \u2013 Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais, Cascais<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Saloio: 09:30
\n\u2022 Caminhada: 09:35<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong> 3 hours for all events; athletes finishing after this time will be disqualified<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 May 19 to May 23, 10:00\u201318:00 at Casa da Cal, Quinta do Pis\u00e3o
\n\u2022 On race day (May 23), 08:00\u201308:30<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> 200 total for both events<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> May 21, 2026, 15:00<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Natural trails within the park<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Single loop courses<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Saloio: 11.2 km, 250 m elevation gain
\n\u2022 Caminhada: 5.2 km, 130 m elevation gain<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Time control by staff reading<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 PA 1 (Trail Saloio only) at ~6.5 km with liquids
\n\u2022 PA 2 (both events) at finish with liquids and solids<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Awards for top 3 male and female finishers in Trail Saloio; Caminhada is non-competitive with no prizes<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib number
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: activity insurance included
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: liquids at mid-point and liquids and solids at finish
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers in Trail Saloio
\n\ud83d\udedf Logistical and technical support during the event<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"The event is held at Quinta do Pis\u00e3o \u2013 Parque de Natureza, Estrada da Serra, Alcabideche, Cascais. Coordinates: 38\u00b045'30.8\"N 9\u00b025'08.8\"W."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"The Caminhada (walk) is open to all ages. Minors under 18 must have parental authorization. The Trail Saloio race is for participants aged 18 and over."},{"item_title":"How do I register?","item_description":"Registration is done online via the Cascais Ambiente reservation platform at https:\/\/atividadesnatureza.cascais.pt\/. Registration opens May 2, 2026, and closes May 21, 2026, at 15:00."},{"item_title":"What is the elevation gain of the race?","item_description":"The Trail Saloio has an elevation gain of 250 meters over 11.2 km. The Caminhada has 130 meters elevation gain over 5.2 km."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Mandatory equipment includes a phone with autonomy and a water reservoir. Windbreaker and hat are recommended."}],"event_start_time":"","event_date_end":"20260523","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\/50525","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=50525"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/50525\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50679,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/50525\/revisions\/50679"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50525"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=50525"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=50525"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=50525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}