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The VIII Trail de Elvas \u2013 Patrim\u00f3nio Mundial is a trail running event taking place on December 6, 2026, in Elvas, a city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The event offers competitive races of 30 km (Trail Longo), 18 km (Trail Sprint), and 12 km (Mini Trail), as well as a non-competitive 10 km walk.<\/p>\n

The races are integrated into the District Trail Circuits of the Associa\u00e7\u00e3o de Atletismo do Distrito de Portalegre, with the Mini Trail included in the youth circuit. Participants will experience routes that highlight the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of Elvas, passing by landmarks such as Forte da Gra\u00e7a and the Aqueduto da Amoreira.<\/p>\n

The event promotes the connection between physical activity, sports competition, and cultural appreciation, set in a unique heritage environment. It welcomes participants aged 16 and above, with specific age requirements per race, and includes categories for various age groups and team competitions.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Juvenis M\/F: 16-17 years (Mini Trail only)
\n\u2022 Juniores M\/F: 18-19 years
\n\u2022 Seniores M\/F: 20-34 years
\n\u2022 35 M\/F: 35-39 years
\n\u2022 40 M\/F: 40-44 years
\n\u2022 45 M\/F: 45-49 years
\n\u2022 50 M\/F: 50-54 years
\n\u2022 55 M\/F: 55-59 years
\n\u2022 60 M\/F: 60-64 years
\n\u2022 65 M\/F: 65-69 years
\n\u2022 70+ M\/F: 70 years or older<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Museu Militar de Elvas<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Trail Longo (30 km): 09:00
\n\u2022 Trail Sprint (18 km): 09:30
\n\u2022 Mini Trail (12 km): 10:00
\n\u2022 Caminhada (10 km): 10:05<\/p>\n

Cut-off times:<\/strong> 6 hours from official start of Trail Longo at 09:00<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 December 5, 18:00\u201320:00 at Est\u00e1dio de Atletismo de Elvas
\n\u2022 December 6, 07:00\u201308:30 at Museu Militar de Elvas<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> 250 athletes per distance<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Routes pass through historical surroundings of Elvas, including natural and urban heritage sites<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Marked trail routes with mandatory passage through control points<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> Trail Longo 30 km, Trail Sprint 18 km, Mini Trail 12 km, Caminhada 10 km<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip integrated in bib with manual controls<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> 4 aid stations with liquids and solids along the course<\/p>\n

Parking and shuttle details:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Est\u00e1dio de Atletismo de Elvas (bath zone)
\n\u2022 Parque do Clube de Tiro e Ca\u00e7a de Elvas<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Awards for top 3 overall male and female in Trail Longo, Trail Sprint, and Mini Trail
\n\u2022 Awards for top 3 in each age category for these races
\n\u2022 Team awards including most numerous team and team classification
\n\u2022 Finisher prize for all who complete their race<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> No refunds will be made for confirmed registrations if the participant cannot attend the event for any reason. The organization reserves the right to alter or cancel the event without refund in cases of safety concerns or force majeure.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib, sports insurance, liquid and solid refreshments, finisher prize, various gifts
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: awarded to all participants who complete their race
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: 4 stations with liquids and solids along the course
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers: available at Est\u00e1dio de Atletismo de Elvas
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Photography: free photos available via official event channels and social media<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"Access to Elvas is via EN4 or A6 from Lisbon, A6 from Badajoz, EN373 from Campo Maior and Alandroal, EN246 from Portalegre, and EM511 from Oliven\u00e7a. Parking is available at Est\u00e1dio de Atletismo de Elvas and Parque do Clube de Tiro e Ca\u00e7a de Elvas."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Participants must be at least 16 years old for the Mini Trail with parental authorization. The Caminhada allows minors if accompanied and authorized by a guardian."},{"item_title":"How do I register?","item_description":"Registration is exclusively via www.trilhoperdido.com. Payment options include MB Way, Multibanco reference, or VISA card."},{"item_title":"What is the time limit for the races?","item_description":"The time limit for competitive races is 6 hours from the official start of the Trail Longo at 09:00."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Mandatory equipment includes visible bib, liquid container, mobile phone, and whistle. Thermal blanket is recommended."}],"event_date_start":"20261206","event_date_end":"20261206","event_start_time":"","event_country":"portugal","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/www.trilhoperdido.com\/evento\/VIII-Trail-Elvas","event_latitude":"38.881","event_longitude":"-7.1575","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,"checkout_bib_name_field_show":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_required":true,"checkout_bib_number_field_show":false,"checkout_bib_number_field_required":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_sizes":["XS","S","M","L","XL","2XL","3XL"],"organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/79462","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=79462"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/79462\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":82182,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/79462\/revisions\/82182"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=79462"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=79462"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=79462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}