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Event summary
The Trilhos do Pastor 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for April 26, 2026, in Pia do Urso, Batalha, Portugal, near Fátima. It features multiple distances including a 35.5 km Trail, a 17.5 km Trail Sprint, a 12 km Mini-Trail, and a non-competitive 12 km walk, making it accessible for various levels of trail runners and walkers.
Open to all participants, the event is organized by Atlético Clube São Mamede with support from local municipalities. The routes traverse mostly ancient trails and paths in the natural park of the Serras Aire and Candeeiros, passing unique landmarks such as caves, old Roman roads, and scenic viewpoints with vistas of famous mountain ranges and the Sanctuary of Fátima.
The race atmosphere combines the spirit of competition with the enjoyment of nature’s beauty, and includes a Kids Run on the day before, designed to promote athletics among youth with distances tailored by age categories. This makes the Trilhos do Pastor a family-friendly event celebrating trail running culture in a spectacular environment.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail and Trail Sprint: general male/female, age group categories
• Mini-Trail: top 5 male and female overall
• Kids Run: Benjamins A (6-9), Benjamins B (10-11), Infantis (12-13), Iniciados (14-15), plus open category for under 5
Start/finish locations: Pia do Urso, Batalha, Portugal
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail (35.5 km): 08:00
• Mini-Trail (12 km) and Caminhada (12 km walk): 08:30
• Trail Sprint (17.5 km): 09:00
• Kids Run: April 25 from 15:00 to 17:00
Cut-off times: Trail: 8 hours total; 4h at 2nd aid station, 7h at 4th aid station
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 25, 14:00–18:00
• April 26, 06:30 onwards
• Location: Pia do Urso secretariat
Participants limit:
• Trail: 200
• Trail Sprint: 400
• Mini-Trail: 250
• Caminhada: 250
• Kids Run: 150
Registration deadline: Until participant limits are reached
Surface types: Approximately 95% trails and old paths in limestone massif of Serras Aire and Candeeiros
Course format: Point-to-point and looped trails with marked routes and signage
Race routes: Trails pass through natural parks, caves, Roman roads, and scenic viewpoints with vistas of regional mountain ranges and the Sanctuary of Fátima
Toilets and aid station placement: Several aid stations with hydration and food, locations detailed in regulation
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 in Trail general, trophies for top finishers in Trail Sprint and Mini-Trail, medals for finishers, and awards for teams and age groups
Location
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Trail Run 35,5 km
Trail Run 17,5 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 12 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, t-shirt, and race stickers
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers
⏱️ Timing and live results by category
🛟 Safety support: medical insurance included and safety measures on course
🛡️ Insurance: included with registration (personal accident and liability)
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration points along the route
📸 Photography and results available post-event
🏆 Prizes: monetary awards for top finishers and trophies for categories
