MessengerRIBEIRA DE GEREM TRAIL EXPERIENCE
Event summary
The AMS Ribeira de Gerem Trail Experience 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for June 7, 2026, in Avidos, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. It features a 15 km trail running race with approximately 500 meters of positive elevation gain and a 7 km walk with reduced difficulty.
The trail race is part of the Campeonato Concelhio de Trail in the Trail Curto category, attracting runners aged 18 and above. The course traverses natural and sometimes wild terrain with natural and artificial obstacles, mainly within the parish of Avidos and neighboring areas, showcasing beautiful landscapes.
The event also includes a non-competitive 7 km walk, making it accessible to a wide range of participants and promoting healthy lifestyle habits in the community. The race atmosphere is festive and community-oriented, with a post-race social lunch planned.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M-Sub23 / F-Sub23 (18-22 years)
• M-Sen / F-Sen (23-34 years)
• M-35 / F-35 (35-39 years)
• M-40 / F-40 (40-44 years)
• M-45 / F-45 (45-49 years)
• M-50 / F-50 (50-54 years)
• M-55 / F-55 (55-59 years)
• M-60+ / F-60+ (60 years or more)
• General Male (all athletes 18+)
• General Female (all athletes 18+)
• Male Teams 1st, 2nd, 3rd (best 3 individual results)
• Female Teams 1st, 2nd, 3rd (best 3 individual results)
Start/finish locations: Parque Fluvial da Ponte, Avidos, Vila Nova de Famalicão
Start times per category/distance:
• AMS TrailRunning 15K: 09:30
• Caminhada 7K: 09:45
Cut-off times: AMS TrailRunning 15K: 3 hours (finish by 12:30)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 6, 2026: 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–15:00 at Parque Fluvial da Ponte, Avidos
• June 7, 2026: 07:00–08:45 at Parque Fluvial da Ponte, Avidos
Participants limit:
• Total 450 participants
• AMS TrailRunning 15K: 300 athletes
• Caminhada 7K: 150 participants
Surface types: Trails, forest roads, agricultural fields, some road crossings without traffic interruption
Course format: Point-to-point loop starting and finishing at Parque Fluvial da Ponte
Race routes: 15 km trail running with natural and artificial obstacles; 7 km walk on part of the trail route
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with validation at control points
Toilets and aid station placement:
• One aid station approximately halfway through the 15K race
• Aid station at finish line
Parking and shuttle details: Parking available at the event location
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 in each age category and overall male and female winners
• Awards for best male and female teams (top 3 teams)
• No monetary prizes
• Presence at awards ceremony mandatory
Location
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Trail Run 15 km
Walk 7 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, promotional gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: arrival prize
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with control points
🛟 Safety support: emergency and rescue teams with contact info on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at mid-point and finish
🚿 Showers available at A.Cu.R.A. sports facilities
🧖 Post-race meal: sandwich and drink included
🏆 Awards ceremony on race day
