MessengerGÓIS TRAIL - "Between the mountain and the Ceira" 2026
Event summary
The Góis Trail 3rd edition – Entre a serra e o Ceira is a trail running event taking place on May 10, 2026, in Góis, Coimbra, Portugal. It features four races: a non-competitive 12 km walk and three competitive trail runs of approximately 12 km (Mini Trail), 17 km (Trail Curto), and 30 km (Trail Longo).
The event is open to athletes meeting minimum age requirements (16+ for Mini Trail, 18+ for Trail Curto, and 20+ for Trail Longo) and includes a race that is part of the Coimbra district circuit with discounts for ADAC-affiliated athletes. The courses traverse beautiful trails around the Ceira valley and surrounding mountains, offering spectacular natural scenery.
The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with good organization, animation, and a focus on respect for nature. The event includes individual and team classifications with trophies and prizes, and provides showers and post-race amenities.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Parque do Cerejal, Góis
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo: 08:30
• Trail Curto: 09:15
• Mini Trail: 09:30
• Caminhada: 09:35
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 9, 17:00–19:00
• May 10, 07:00–09:30
• Location: Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo de Góis
Participants limit: Limited by organization to ensure safety and event quality
Registration deadline: April 25, 2026
Surface types: Trails and paths in the Serra and Ceira valley
Course format: Trail running on mountain trails and paths
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with control points
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquids and solids at marked points; athletes must carry their own cup or similar
Parking and shuttle details: Recommended parking at Parque do Baião, opposite the sports pavilion
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and age categories in Trail Curto and Trail Longo; trophies for top 3 overall in Mini Trail; team prizes for Trail Curto and Trail Longo; prize for largest team
Location
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Trail Run 30 km
Trail Run 30 km ADAC Licensed
Trail Run 17 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 12 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, event souvenirs, merchandising, lunch and drink
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher award
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with control points
🛟 Safety support: road authorities at dangerous points, security personnel along the course, medical and nursing assistance, firefighters at finish and aid stations
🛡️ Insurance: mandatory personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at designated points; athletes must carry their own cup or similar
🚿 Showers available at Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo de Góis after the race
📸 Photographic and video coverage during the event
🏆 Prizes for podium finishers and teams
