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Event summary
The II Silgueiros Trail 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Silgueiros, Viseu district, Portugal. The race offers three options: a 21 km trail, a 12 km mini trail, and a 12 km walking route, catering to a variety of participants.
This event is open to all, with the timed trail races requiring participants to be over 18 years old, while the walking route has no age restrictions. The course traverses mostly forest paths, trails, and unpaved forest roads, with occasional small sections of asphalt or cobblestone, offering a scenic experience through the natural and historical landscapes of Silgueiros, a region marked by vineyards and rivers between the Serra da Estrela and Caramulo mountains.
The atmosphere is inclusive and community-oriented, with individual and team participation welcomed. The event includes support such as supply stations, aid for those unable to continue, and access to showers at the finish. It emphasizes respect for the environment and safety regulations, aiming for a festive yet responsible race day.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M Sub-23 and F Sub-23 (18-22 years)
• M Elites and F Elites (23-39 years)
• M Sénior and F Sénior (40-44 years)
• M Masters A and F Masters A (45-49 years)
• M Masters B and F Masters B (50-54 years)
• M Veteranos and F Veteranos (55+ years)
Start/finish locations: Associação Passilgueirense, Passos de Silgueiros, Viseu
Start times per category/distance: 09:30 for all distances, staggered by one minute between trail, mini trail, and caminhada
Cut-off times: 4 hours for the 21 km trail, 3 hours for the 12 km mini trail and caminhada
Bib pick-up time and location:
• February 20, 2026, 19:00–23:00
• February 21, 2026, 15:00–18:00
• February 22, 2026, 07:30–09:00
• Location: Associação C.R. Passilgueirense
Participants limit: 600 total participants
Registration deadline: February 17, 2026
Surface types: Forest trails, unpaved forest roads, minor asphalt and cobblestone sections
Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails through villages and natural areas, marked with ribbons and vertical signs
Race routes:
• Trail: 21 km
• Mini Trail: 12 km
• Caminhada (Walk): 12 km
Timing method: Electronic timing system with possible manual backup
Toilets and aid station placement: Supply stations with liquids and solids at control points; toilets available at start/finish
Prizes: Vouchers for top 3 male and female overall in Trail and Mini Trail; trophies for top 3 in each age category; prize for largest team
Location
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Trail Run 21 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 12 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, event t-shirt, race insurance, and other gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: vouchers for top finishers and trophies for age group winners
⏱️ Timing + live electronic timing with manual backup possible
🛟 Safety support: emergency contact number on bib, aid stations, and transport for withdrawals
🛡️ Insurance: included personal accident insurance with 100€ deductible
🥤 Aid stations: solids and liquids at control points and at finish
🚿 Showers and changing facilities available at finish area
📸 Authorization for use of photos and videos for event promotion
