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Event summary
The Crosstrail Dunas de Calvão is a trail running event taking place on April 19, 2026, in the parish of Calvão. It offers competitive and non-competitive races with distances of approximately 17 km (Crosstrail), 11 km (Mini-Crosstrail), 8 km (Walk), and adapted kids’ races ranging from 400 to 1200 meters.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for competitive races, with exceptions for younger athletes under specific conditions. It promotes physical activity, outdoor sport, and social interaction in a natural setting featuring dunes, loose sand, dirt, mud, and bush areas, suitable for various fitness levels.
With a family-friendly and inclusive atmosphere, the event includes a kids’ race and a walk, emphasizing community involvement and environmental respect. Awards and trophies are given for competitive races, while the kids’ race and walk focus on participation and social engagement.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Crosstrail KIDS: 5-15 years (400m, 800m, 1200m distances by age group)
• Competitive races: 18+ years (16+ with authorization and conditions)
• Mini-Crosstrail: 14-15 years with adult accompaniment and authorization (no classification)
• Age groups for trophies: MSub23/FSub23, Senior M/F, M30/F30, M35/F35, M40/F40, M45/F45, M50/F50, M55/F55, M60/F60
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:10 – Joint start for Crosstrail (17 km) and Mini-Crosstrail (11 km)
• 09:15 – Walk (8 km)
• 11:30 – Crosstrail KIDS
Cut-off times: 4 hours maximum for all races and walk
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 18, 17:00–19:30
• April 19, 07:00 onwards
• Location to be announced
Participants limit:
• Crosstrail KIDS: 100
• Crosstrail: 200
• Mini-Crosstrail: 200
• Walk: 400
Registration deadline: April 12, 2026, 23:59 or until participant limits reached
Surface types: Dunes, loose sand, dirt, mud, bush, asphalt
Course format: Trail running with marked routes through natural terrain
Race routes:
• Crosstrail: approx. 17 km with 2 aid stations and food at finish
• Mini-Crosstrail: approx. 11 km with 1 aid station and food at finish
• Walk: approx. 8 km with 1 aid station and food at finish
• Crosstrail KIDS: circular course approx. 400 m, non-competitive
Timing method: Electronic chip timing (disposable chip for competitive races)
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at designated points on course; consumption recommended at or near aid stations
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 overall male and female in Crosstrail and Mini-Crosstrail; trophies for top 3 overall and age groups; trophies for top 3 teams and largest teams; symbolic prizes for largest groups in walk; no prizes for kids’ race
Location
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Crosstrail 17 km
Mini-Crosstrail 11 km
Walking 8 km
Crosstrail KIDS
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: participant bib, disposable electronic chip (competitive races), official event t-shirt (technical premium for Crosstrail and Mini-Crosstrail, premium cotton for Kids and Walk)
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for participants finishing within time limit
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solid food during the race according to modality, plus food reinforcement at finish
🚿 Showers available at finish
🏆 Monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers and teams in competitive races
🧳 Diploma of participation (online)
🎁 Souvenirs and gifts provided by the organization
🍽️ Lunch provided at the end of the event
