CASTELEJO TRAIL 2026

  • Sun, March 29, 2026
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  • 6 races
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Event summary

Trail Castelejo 2026 is a mountain trail running event taking place on February 8, 2026, in Alvados, Portugal. The race offers two distances, approximately 10 km and 22 km, with challenging technical trails and slippery terrain requiring careful attention from participants.

The event is open to runners aged 18 and over who meet the registration requirements. Both distances, K10 and K20, count towards the Municipality Trophy, attracting competitive athletes across various age categories. The race course is marked with arrows, stakes, and tapes, ensuring clear navigation through the natural landscape of Alvados.

Trail Castelejo emphasizes environmental preservation and promotes the Natural Park of Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, providing a unique setting for mountain trail running. The event includes a walking option and offers a festive atmosphere with optional lunch and prize ceremonies.

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Start/finish locations: Secretariado no salão paroquial de Alvados (coordinates: 39°32’55.37″N 8°46’12.80″W)

Start times per category/distance:
• K20 – 09h00
• K10 – 09h15
• Caminhada – 09h30

Participant limit:
• K10 – 200
• K20 – 200
• Caminhada – 200

Registration deadline: 01 February 2026 at 24H00

Surface types: Technically difficult trails and slippery terrain on existing paths and tracks in Alvados

Course format: Trail running on marked trails with arrows on pavement, stakes, and tapes

Race routes:
• K10 – Approx. 10 km
• K20 – Approx. 22 km

Bib pick-up time and location:
• 07 February 2026, 17H00–18H30
• 08 February 2026, from 07H30
• Location: salão paroquial de Alvados

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with bib worn on front of body

Prizes: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall (male and female), by age category, and for teams


Porto de Mós, Leiria

Races

Trail Run 22 km With lunch

29 Mar, 2026
9:00
21 

Trail Run 10 km With lunch

29 Mar, 2026
9:15
19 

Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with chip, safety pins
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers
⏱️ Electronic timing with chip worn on front of body
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and emergency teams on course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids provided (details to be announced)
🚿 Showers and baths included
🧳 Personalized bib and chip for time control
🏆 Trophies for top finishers overall, by age group, and teams
🍲 Optional lunch available for 6€ including soup, main dish, drink, and dessert


FAQ

How do I register for the event?

Registrations are exclusively online via the Recorde Pessoal system at http://wwwrecordepessoal.pt until 01 February 2026 at 24H00. No registrations are accepted on race day.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be at least 18 years old to compete.

Where and when can I pick up my bib?

Bibs can be collected at the secretariat in the salão paroquial de Alvados on 07 February from 17H00 to 18H30 and on race day from 07H30.

What mandatory equipment must I carry?

Participants must carry a functional mobile phone, whistle, thermal blanket, pins for the bib, and hydration containers. Failure to carry mandatory items results in a 15-minute penalty.

What are the start times for the races?

K20 starts at 09h00, K10 at 09h15, and the walking event at 09h30.

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