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The 11th Trail do Z\u00eazere is a trail running event taking place on November 14 and 15, 2026, in Ferreira do Z\u00eazere, Portugal. It features multiple race distances including a Grande Trail of 49 km with 2646 m elevation gain, a Trail of 33 km with 1626 m elevation gain, a Pequeno Trail of 22 km with 910 m elevation gain, and a Mini Trail and Caminhada of 13 km with 388 m elevation gain.<\/p>\n

The event is open to participants aged 12 and above depending on the race category, with specific age minimums for each distance. It includes competitive races, a Caminhada (walk), a kids’ race called Trailinho do Z\u00eazere, and a C\u00e3ominhada (dog walk). The races are part of the Trail Running Championships of the Associa\u00e7\u00e3o de Atletismo de Santar\u00e9m and are certified by ITRA and ATRP.<\/p>\n

The courses traverse trails and paths in the Serra region near the Z\u00eazere River, starting at the C\u00e2mara Municipal and finishing at the Pavilh\u00e3o Municipal of Ferreira do Z\u00eazere. The event offers a festive atmosphere with a variety of race formats for all ages and abilities, including non-competitive and family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Juveniles (16-17 years) (only in K13)
\n\u2022 Juniors (18-19 years) (K13 and K22)
\n\u2022 Sub-23 (20-22 years)
\n\u2022 Seniors (23-34 years)
\n\u2022 Veterans F35\/M35 (35-39 years)
\n\u2022 Veterans F40\/M40 (40-44 years)
\n\u2022 Veterans F45\/M45 (45-49 years)
\n\u2022 Veterans F50\/M50 (50-54 years)
\n\u2022 Veterans F55\/M55 (55-59 years)
\n\u2022 Veterans F60\/M60 (60+ years)<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Start at C\u00e2mara Municipal de Ferreira do Z\u00eazere, finish at Pavilh\u00e3o Municipal de Ferreira do Z\u00eazere<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Grande Trail K49: 7:00
\n\u2022 Trail K33: 8:30
\n\u2022 Pequeno Trail K22: 8:45
\n\u2022 Mini Trail K13: 9:15
\n\u2022 Caminhada K13: 9:30
\n\u2022 C\u00e3ominhada K5: 15:00 (Nov 14)
\n\u2022 Trailinho do Z\u00eazere (Kids): 15:10 to 15:40 (Nov 14)<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Grande Trail K49: 11h00
\n\u2022 Trail K33: 7h30
\n\u2022 Pequeno Trail K22 and Mini Trail K13: no time limit<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Nov 14, 13:00\u201322:00
\n\u2022 Nov 15, 6:00\u201310:00
\n\u2022 Location: Pavilh\u00e3o Municipal de Ferreira do Z\u00eazere<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> 1500 total for all trail races and Caminhada<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Trails and paths in Serra region near Z\u00eazere River<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Point-to-point courses starting at C\u00e2mara Municipal and finishing at Pavilh\u00e3o Municipal<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Grande Trail K49: 48.9 km, 2646 m elevation gain
\n\u2022 Trail K33: 33.6 km, 1626 m elevation gain
\n\u2022 Pequeno Trail K22: 22.3 km, 910 m elevation gain
\n\u2022 Mini Trail K13: 12.8 km, 388 m elevation gain
\n\u2022 Caminhada K13: 12.8 km, 388 m elevation gain<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Continuous electronic timing with multiple control points<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Aid stations with liquids and solids at multiple points along all courses<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Prizes for top 3 overall and age categories, team prizes, finisher prizes, trophies for Z\u00eazere Vertical challenge<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> If the event is canceled by the organization before the registration deadline, a partial refund of 40% of the registration fee will be made. Refunds for participant cancellations due to medical reasons are available up to certain dates with decreasing percentages. No refunds after October 26, 2026. Transfers of registration to another athlete are allowed until November 8, 2026, with a fee.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib and participant kit including t-shirt
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: finisher prize for all finishers
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results with electronic timing and control points
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical assistance at finish and aid stations, security personnel
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at multiple aid stations along the routes
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers and massage available after the race (priority for longer distances)
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Transport to finish for participants who abandon or are disqualified
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Event photography coverage
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Podium awards for individual and team classifications<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registrations must be made online via https:\/\/lap2go.com\/pt\/event\/trail-zezere-2026 before November 7, 2026, 24:00."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Yes, children can participate in the Trailinho do Z\u00eazere (kids races) and Caminhada (walk). Minimum ages apply for other races."},{"item_title":"What are the age requirements for participation?","item_description":"Minimum age is 12 for Caminhada, 16 for Mini Trail, 18 for Pequeno Trail, and 20 for other distances."},{"item_title":"What is the elevation gain for the longest race?","item_description":"The Grande Trail of 49 km has an elevation gain of 2646 meters."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Yes, mandatory and recommended equipment is specified per race distance, including mobile phone, bib, whistle, water container, survival blanket, and others."}],"event_date_start":"20261114","event_date_end":"20261115","event_start_time":"","event_country":"portugal","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/lap2go.com\/pt\/event\/trail-zezere-2026","event_latitude":"39.694","event_longitude":"-8.2904","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":true,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":true,"optional_extras":false,"organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/70653","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=70653"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/70653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71103,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/70653\/revisions\/71103"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=70653"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=70653"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=70653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}