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The 3rd Challenge dos Passadi\u00e7os do Mondego is a trail running event taking place on November 15, 2026, in Videmonte, Guarda, Portugal. It features a 12.5 km linear trail run complemented by a walking option on the same route.<\/p>\n

The event is open to the general public with a minimum age of 18 for the trail run and 6 for the walk. It includes a new competitive segment called the “Desafio Vertical,” a timed 1.4 km stretch with a 210 m elevation gain and 665 steps, adding a unique and challenging element to the race.<\/p>\n

The course passes through the scenic Passadi\u00e7os do Mondego and surrounding natural and cultural heritage areas within the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, offering participants a rich experience of biodiversity and landscape. The atmosphere is inclusive, welcoming both competitive runners and walkers, with awards and prizes for various categories.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Start at Videmonte dos Passadi\u00e7os do Mondego, finish at Barragem do Caldeir\u00e3o<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> 10:00 symbolic start at Largo de Santo Ant\u00f3nio in Videmonte, 10:05 real start at km0 entrance of Passadi\u00e7os do Mondego<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> November 10, 2026, 23:59 local time<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Trail paths including Passadi\u00e7os do Mondego wooden walkways and old village paths<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Linear 12.5 km trail run and walk<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Running \/ Walk: 12.5 km with 448 m accumulated altitude and 700 m max altitude
\n\u2022 Desafio Vertical: 1.4 km with 210 m elevation gain and 665 steps<\/p>\n

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

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> One aid station with liquid and solid supplies approximately halfway through the course<\/p>\n

Drop bag policy:<\/strong> Drop bags accepted at secretariat in Videmonte until 15 minutes before start, must be identified with bib number, transported to finish area at Barragem do Caldeir\u00e3o, and collected there<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers per category, medals for all finishers, special monetary and trophy prizes for overall winners and record breakers<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib with chip
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results by chip timing
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: ambulance and medical crew on site
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments approximately halfway
\n\ud83e\uddf3 Drop-bag\/gear transport from start to finish
\n\ud83d\udebf Access to changing rooms at Campo de Futebol de Videmonte
\n\ud83d\ude8c Transport from finish to start point in case of abandonment<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"The event start is at Videmonte, Guarda. GPS coordinates and Google Maps links are provided for the km 0 and symbolic start locations."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Children aged 6 and above can participate in the walking event. The trail run is for participants aged 18 and over."},{"item_title":"How do I register?","item_description":"Registration is done via a specific online form before November 10, 2026. Additional options like T-shirts and lunch have earlier deadlines."},{"item_title":"What is the elevation gain of the race?","item_description":"The trail run covers 12.5 km with an accumulated altitude of 448 meters and a maximum altitude of 700 meters. The Desafio Vertical segment has 210 meters of positive elevation."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Participants should be properly equipped for mountain trail running. Optional equipment includes poles, hydration vests, mobile phone, thermal blanket, and waterproof\/windbreaker clothing."}],"event_date_start":"20261115","event_date_end":"20261115","event_start_time":"","event_country":"portugal","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/acorrer.pt\/eventos\/3-challenge-dos-passadicos-do-mondego","event_latitude":"40.7046","event_longitude":"-7.1951","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,"checkout_team_field_show":true,"checkout_team_field_required_individual":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_show":true,"checkout_tshirt_field_required":true,"checkout_medical_section_show":true,"checkout_billing_section_show":true,"checkout_medical_section_required":true,"checkout_billing_section_required":true,"organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/76970","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=76970"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/76970\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":78027,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/76970\/revisions\/78027"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/76789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=76970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=76970"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=76970"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=76970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}