Lampas Trail
Event summary
The 12th Trilho das Lampas takes place on May 9, 2026, in São João das Lampas, Sintra, Portugal. Organized by the Grupo de Dinamização Desportiva in partnership with the Sociedade Recreativa, Desportiva e Familiar de S. João das Lampas, this trail running event takes place in the natural surroundings of the Ribeira da Samarra basin, partly within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
The event includes a Trail Long (20 km), a Trail Short (13 km) and a non-competitive Walk (13 km). The courses feature mixed terrain with elevation gain, combining natural trails and varied surfaces typical of the region.
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Date
May 9, 2026
Location
São João das Lampas, Sintra, Portugal
Start / Finish
Largo de São João das Lampas
Distances
Trail Long – 20 km (~600 m elevation gain)
Trail Short – 13 km (~500 m elevation gain)
Walk – 13 km
Start Times
17:00 – All races
Participation
Open to athletes aged 18 years and older
Registration Deadline
May 6, 2026
Aid Stations
Trail Long – 2 intermediate + finish
Trail Short – 1 intermediate + finish
Walk – 1 intermediate + finish
Timing
Electronic timing system integrated in the bib (RFID)
Surface / Course type
Trail running on mixed terrain (natural trails, dirt, asphalt, sand, stone, river crossings)
Participant limit
500 (Trail Long)
500 (Trail Short + Walk)
Schedule
Includes bib collection, race start, and awards ceremony
Age categories
Trail Long: multiple age groups (Sub23 to 70+)
Trail Short: single category
Location
get directionsRaces
Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 13 km
Walk 13 km
Benefits
🎽 Participation kit and race bib with timing chip
🏅 Finisher diploma for all participants
🏆 Trophies for top 3 overall and age categories
⏱ Electronic timing with live tracking
🥤 Aid stations along the course and at the finish
🚿 Showers and facilities available at event venue
🛡 Personal accident insurance included
🍲 Post-race meal (soup and fruit)