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The race atmosphere combines competitive challenge with community engagement and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"<p><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carlossanatureevents.com\/pdfs\/RegulamentoPTC_2026.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Juniors (18-19 years)<br \/>\n\u2022 Sub-23 (20-22 years)<br \/>\n\u2022 Seniors (23-39 years)<br \/>\n\u2022 M\/F 40 (40-49 years)<br \/>\n\u2022 M\/F 50 (50-59 years)<br \/>\n\u2022 M\/F 60 (60-69 years)<br \/>\n\u2022 M\/F 70 (70+ years)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Praia do Reconquinho, Penacova<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 05 September 2026<br \/>\n  &#8211; 18:30 Trail KIDS<br \/>\n  &#8211; 19:00 Pr\u00f3logo 2km<br \/>\n\u2022 06 September 2026<br \/>\n  &#8211; 09:00 Mini Trail\/Caminhada 16km<br \/>\n  &#8211; PTC 46km and PTC 31km start times to be announced<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cut-off times:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 46 km: 10 hours total, with a 7-hour cut-off at 29 km (15:00)<br \/>\n\u2022 No cut-off times for other distances<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 05 September 2026, 18:00\u201320:00 (Praia do Reconquinho, Penacova)<br \/>\n\u2022 06 September 2026, 07:00\u201308:00 for PTC 46km and 31km<br \/>\n\u2022 06 September 2026, 08:00\u201309:00 for Mini Trail\/Caminhada 16km<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration deadline:<\/strong> 28 August 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface types:<\/strong> Mountainous technical trails with significant elevation gain<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course format:<\/strong> Individual trail races with a prologue time trial and kids&#8217; race<\/p>\n<p><strong>Race routes:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 PTC 46km: +2003m\/-2005m elevation<br \/>\n\u2022 PTC 31km: +1224m\/-1222m elevation<br \/>\n\u2022 Mini Trail\/Caminhada 16km: +664m\/-664m elevation<br \/>\n\u2022 Pr\u00f3logo 2km: flat individual time trial<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing on bib<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Aid stations at specified km points for each distance<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prizes:<\/strong> Trophies for top 3 overall and age categories; team prizes based on top 3 athletes&#8217; times<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"<p>\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib, race-related gifts, personal accident insurance<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal, post-race snack, access to showers<br \/>\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results via electronic chip on bib<br \/>\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: emergency and medical teams available<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: hydration and nutrition at multiple points<br \/>\n\ud83d\udebf Showers available post-race<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 Prizes for individual and team categories<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"From Coimbra, take IC2 and IP3, exit at Penacova. 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