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Trail da Amizade 2026 is a trail running event taking place on December 5 and 6, 2026, in Santiago da Guarda, Ansi\u00e3o, Portugal. The event offers multiple distances including 50 km, 32 km, 19 km, 12 km, and a non-competitive 12 km walk, as well as a Trail Kids race with distances from 1,000 to 3,000 meters adjusted by age.<\/p>\n

The event is open to athletes aged 4 and above, with parental authorization required for minors. It includes the TdA Challenge Extreme, a combined challenge of the 32 km and 50 km races. The Trail Longo and Trail Curto distances are part of the 6th Municipal Championship of Ansi\u00e3o and may also count towards regional, national, or international circuits.<\/p>\n

Participants will experience technical trails, paths, and tracks through the scenic and cultural landscapes of Sic\u00f3 and Santiago da Guarda. The event fosters a spirit of friendship, challenge, and discovery, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and respect for the environment.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 UTA – Ultra Trail: athletes over 18 years old on event day
\n\u2022 TLA – Trail Longo: athletes over 18 years old on event day
\n\u2022 TCA – Trail Curto: all athletes with physical condition and parental authorization for minors
\n\u2022 MTA – Mini Trail: all athletes with physical condition and parental authorization for minors
\n\u2022 CMA – Caminhada (Walk): all interested with physical condition and parental authorization for minors
\n\u2022 TKA – Trail Kids: children aged 4 or older with parental authorization and signed responsibility term
\n\u2022 TCE – TdA Challenge Extreme: athletes over 18 years old on event day<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Center of Santiago da Guarda, Av. Vasco da Gama<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 December 5: 08:00 – UTA 50k
\n\u2022 December 5: 10:00 – Trail Kids
\n\u2022 December 6: 08:00 – Trail Longo
\n\u2022 December 6: 08:45 – Trail Curto Female
\n\u2022 December 6: 09:00 – Trail Curto Male
\n\u2022 December 6: 09:30 – Mini-Trail
\n\u2022 December 6: 09:45 – Caminhada (Walk)<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 UTA 50k: 10 hours
\n\u2022 Trail Longo and Trail Curto: 7 hours
\n\u2022 Mini Trail: 4 hours<\/p>\n

Participant limit:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Caminhada: 400
\n\u2022 Mini Trail: 400
\n\u2022 Trail Curto: 400
\n\u2022 Trail Longo: 300
\n\u2022 Ultra Trail: 250<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> November 29, 2026<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Technical trails, paths, tracks<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Circular course starting and finishing at Santiago da Guarda<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 UTA 50k: 50+ km, 2200+ m elevation
\n\u2022 TLA 32k: 32+ km, 1150+ m elevation
\n\u2022 TCA 19k: 19+ km, 580+ m elevation
\n\u2022 MTA 12k and Caminhada: 12+ km, 250+ m elevation<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing with disposable chips on bib<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Aid stations with liquids and solids at locations defined by organization; athletes must carry their own hydration containers<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Trophies for top 3 men and women in UTA 50k, TLA 32k, and TCA 19k general classification; trophies for top 5 in Mini Trail; trophies for top 5 in TCE 50k+32k combined; diplomas of merit for top 5 in each category; direct entry to next year’s race for diploma winners; prizes for 3 most numerous teams<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> Cancellation deposit of 3\u20ac can be paid at registration. Refund of registration fee is available if cancellation is notified by November 29, 2026. No refunds after this date except 50% refund if event is cancelled. Organization reserves the right to not refund in case of weather or other force majeure events.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib, technical promotional T-shirt and\/or other gifts, athlete kit with various merchandising products
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: finisher prize included
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results by category via electronic chip timing (except Caminhada)
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical assistance during event if necessary
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments at aid stations and recovery point
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers and cloakroom service available
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Drop-bag\/gear transport: cloakroom service for clothes before race start
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Photography\/video coverage: photos available on TdA social media platforms
\n\ud83e\uddd6 Post-race meals: optional lunch and breakfast provided
\n\ud83c\udfc6 Trophies or podium awards for various categories and teams<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"Santiago da Guarda is served by IC8, connecting to A13, A1, A17, and IC3\/N110 highways. Nearby train access is available via Pombal on the Linha Ferrovi\u00e1ria do Norte. Local roads CM1086, CM1087, and M526 lead to the event location."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Yes, children aged 4 and above can participate in the Trail Kids race with parental authorization and signed responsibility term."},{"item_title":"How do I register?","item_description":"Registration is done online via https:\/\/stopandgo.net\/. Payment must be completed by November 29, 2026."},{"item_title":"What are the elevation gains in the races?","item_description":"UTA 50k has 2200+ meters elevation gain, TLA 32k has 1150+ meters, TCA 19k has 580+ meters, and MTA 12k and Caminhada have 250+ meters."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Mandatory equipment includes a hydration container, functional mobile phone with credit, survival blanket, and whistle for most races. A headlamp is mandatory for UTA 50k. Other items like food reserve, waterproof jacket, ligatures, and poles are recommended."}],"event_date_start":"20261205","event_date_end":"20261206","event_start_time":"","event_country":"portugal","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/stopandgo.net\/events\/trail-da-amizade-2026","event_latitude":"39.9477","event_longitude":"-8.4801","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"optional_extras":false,"organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/73603","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=73603"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/73603\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73604,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/73603\/revisions\/73604"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=73603"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=73603"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=73603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}