9th NIGHT TRAIL OF OUR LADY OF THE GUIDE
Event summary
The 9th Trail Noturno de São Pedro do Sul – Srª da Guia Trail is a night trail running event taking place on April 4, 2026, in Santa Cruz da Trapa, São Pedro do Sul, Portugal. The event features two races: a 16 km trail with 500 meters of positive elevation gain and a 12 km walk with 250 meters of elevation gain.
The trail race is of medium difficulty and requires adequate preparation, while the walk is easier and suitable for participants aged 10 and above. The event is open to both sexes, with the trail open to participants aged 16 and older. The race starts at Largo do Calvário and finishes at Escola Secundária de Santa Cruz da Trapa, where showers and refreshments are provided.
The race course includes varied terrain such as dirt, tree branches, stones, some asphalt, and cobblestones. The event emphasizes fair play and environmental respect, with mandatory equipment for safety. Awards include monetary prizes for the top three overall male and female trail finishers and trophies for age group winners, plus a prize for the largest team.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M Juniors (16-19 years)
• M Sub 23 (20-22 years)
• M Seniors (23-39 years)
• M 40 (40-49 years)
• M 50 (50-59 years)
• M 60 (60+ years)
• F Juniors (16-19 years)
• F Sub 23 (20-22 years)
• F Seniors (23-39 years)
• F 40 (40-49 years)
• F 50 (50-59 years)
• F 60 (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Start at Largo do Calvário in Santa Cruz da Trapa, finish at Escola Secundária de Santa Cruz da Trapa
Start times per category/distance:
• Caminhada: 16:30
• Trail: 17:00
Cut-off times: 4 hours for all races
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 3, 16:00-20:00 at Decathlon Viseu
• April 4, 13:00-16:00 at Escola Secundária de Santa Cruz da Trapa
Participants limit: 400 total (200 for Trail, 200 for Caminhada)
Registration deadline: March 29, 2026
Surface types: Dirt with tree branches and stones, some asphalt and cobblestone
Course format: Open-road with marked trails and checkpoints
Race routes:
• Trail: approx. 16 km, 500 m positive elevation
• Caminhada: approx. 12 km, 250 m positive elevation
Timing method: Electronic chip timing for Trail; no timing for Caminhada
Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station at approx. 5.5 km with water, juice, fruits, nuts, and snacks
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 overall male and female Trail finishers (€100, €75, €50), trophies for age group winners, prize for largest team
Location
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Trail Run 16 km
Walking 12 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all participants
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip for Trail race
🛟 Safety support: emergency assistance and broom vehicle available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included (with €60 franchise)
🥤 Aid stations: one station with water, juice, fruits, nuts, and snacks
🚿 Showers available at finish line
🧳 Transport for athletes who withdraw from aid stations to start location
🏆 Monetary and trophy prizes for top finishers and age groups