Benfeita Trail 2026

  • Sun, July 19, 2026
  • 13,50 18 
  • 3 races
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Event summary

The 13th Benfeita Trail is a pure trail running event taking place on July 19, 2026, in the Aldeia de Xisto da Benfeita, Arganil. It features two races: a Short Trail of approximately 21 km and a Mini Trail of approximately 11 km.

The Short Trail is part of the District Trail Circuit – ADAC and the National Trail Sprint Circuit – ATRP, while the Mini Trail is part of the National Youth Trail Circuit – ATRP. The event is organized by the Trail Team / Athletics S. C. Povoense – Caracóis de Corrida with support from local authorities and partners.

Participants must be physically and mentally prepared for the specific distances and difficulties of the trails. The race offers a competitive atmosphere with classifications and prizes for overall and age categories, including team awards. The event starts at 9:00 AM near the Benfeita River Beach.

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Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 18, 17:00–19:00 at Quiosque da Benfeita
• July 19, 07:30–08:45 at Quiosque da Benfeita

Start/finish locations: Start at Praia Fluvial da Benfeita

Start times per category/distance: Both Trail Curto (21 km) and Mini Trail (11 km) start at 09:00

Cut-off times: Trail Curto has a time barrier at approximately 18 km with a maximum time of 3h30; athletes exceeding this will be disqualified

Surface types: Trail running terrain

Race routes: Trail Curto approximately 21 km; Mini Trail approximately 11 km

Timing method: Continuous timing by www.runmanager.net from start signal to finish line

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Curto: 3+1 aid stations (Benfeita, Sardal, Benfeita, and finish)
• Mini Trail: 1+1 aid stations (Benfeita and finish)

Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall male and female in both races, top 3 in each age category, and top 3 teams; prize ceremony at Praia Fluvial from 12:30

Registration deadline: July 12, 2026, 23:59

Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Curto: M/F Sub 20, M/F Sub 23, M/F Senior, M/F 35, M/F 40, M/F 45, M/F 50, M/F 55, M/F 60, M/F 65, M/F 70
• Mini Trail: M/F Sub 18, M/F Sub 20, M/F Sub 23, M/F Senior, M/F 35, M/F 40, M/F 45, M/F 50, M/F 55, M/F 60, M/F 65, M/F 70


Aldeia de Xisto da Benfeita, Arganil

Races

Trail Run 21 km Non licensed

19 Jul, 2026
16,50 

Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: t-shirt, bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: presence souvenirs
⏱️ Timing + live results by www.runmanager.net
🛟 Safety support: event rescue team by Cruz Vermelha – Coimbra, public order and traffic by GNR de Arganil
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water and food at multiple points along the course
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at Praia Fluvial (1 male and 1 female locker room)
🏆 Prizes for top finishers overall, by age category, and teams


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