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Event summary
The Salto Nature Trail is a trail running event scheduled for April 12, 2026, at Parque Natural da Senhora do Salto in Aguiar de Sousa - Paredes, Portugal. It features multiple race distances including a Long Trail of 22 km, a Short Trail of 13 km, and a 9 km Walk, with an additional Trail Kids race subject to confirmation.
This event is open to participants aged 16 and above for the shorter trail, 18 and above for the long trail, and with no age limit for the walk, welcoming both competitive runners and recreational walkers. The trails traverse rural, forested, agricultural, and residential areas around the natural park, offering a scenic and varied terrain with positive elevation gains of 900 m for the long trail and 400 m for the short trail.
The race atmosphere is community-oriented and competitive, with individual and team classifications for the trail races, trophies awarded for overall and age group winners, and a ceremony for prize-giving. The event also promotes environmental respect and self-sufficiency among participants, ensuring a respectful and challenging race experience.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo (22 km): 18 years and older
• Trail Curto (13 km): 16 years and older
• Caminhada (9 km): no age limit
• Trail Kids: separate regulation (subject to confirmation)
Start/finish locations: Parque Natural da Senhora do Salto, Rua da Nossa Senhora do Salto, Aguiar de Sousa – Paredes
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (22 km): 08:30
• Trail Curto (13 km): 09:30
• Caminhada (9 km): 09:35
• Trail Kids: 16:30 on April 11
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo: 6 hours
• Trail Curto: 4 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 11, 15:00–19:00
• April 12, 07:30–09:15
• Location: Parque Natural da Senhora do Salto
Participants limit: 1000 participants total
Registration deadline: April 5, 2026 (with last-minute registrations possible until April 6)
Surface types: Mostly rugged trail surfaces through rural, forested, agricultural, and residential zones
Race routes:
• Trail Longo – 22 km with 900 m positive elevation gain
• Trail Curto – 13 km with 400 m positive elevation gain
• Caminhada – 9 km with 200 m positive elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with mandatory validation at start, intermediate controls, and finish
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies; exact locations to be announced on social media.
Location
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Trail Run 22 km
Trail Run 13 km
Trail Run 9 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, event t-shirt or similar
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and final snack
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with live results
🛟 Safety support: organized aid stations and control points
🛡️ Insurance included: personal accident insurance
🥤 Aid stations with solid and liquid nutrition
🚿 Post-race showers available
📸 Image rights granted to organizers for event promotion
🏆 Trophies awarded for general, age categories, and teams
