Santa Justa Trail 2026
Event summary
Trail Santa Justa 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Valongo, Portugal. The event features three competitive distances: 31 km, 15 km, and 10 km, with the 10 km distance available for running or walking.
The 31 km long trail has a positive elevation gain of 1500m and is part of the ATRP National Trail Circuit, while the 15 km trail with 850m elevation gain is part of the ATRP National Trail Sprint Circuit. The 10 km route has a 300m positive elevation gain. All races are open to participants aged 18 and over.
The race starts and finishes near the Igreja de Santa Justa and offers a challenging mountain trail experience with strict time limits and mandatory equipment for safety. The event includes individual and team classifications with age categories and awards.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo 31 km: Sub-23 M/F (18-22), Seniores M/F (23-39), M/F 40 (40-44), M/F 45 (45-49), M/F 50 (50-54), M/F 55 (55-59), M/F 60 (60+)
• Trail Curto 15 km and 10 km: Seniores M/F (18-39), M/F 40 (40-49), M/F 50 (50-59), M/F 60 (60+)
Start/finish locations: Start and finish near Igreja de Santa Justa, Valongo
Start times per category/distance:
• 31 km: 08:00
• 15 km: 09:00
• 10 km: 09:15
Cut-off times:
• Overall time limit: 7 hours
• Time barriers at checkpoints for 31 km, 15 km, and 10 km as specified in regulations
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 26, 09:30–20:00
• September 27, 06:00–08:30
• Location: Secretariat near Igreja de Santa Justa
Participants limit:
• 31 km: 300
• 15 km: 500
• 10 km: 200
Surface types: Mountain trails and paths in Serra de Santa Justa and Pias
Course format: Point-to-point or looped trail routes with marked checkpoints
Race routes:
• 31 km with 1500m positive elevation gain
• 15 km with 850m positive elevation gain
• 10 km with 300m positive elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with mandatory chip on shoe
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with food and hydration at marked points; no cups or bottles provided, athletes advised to carry their own
Prizes: Awards by age categories and teams; prize ceremony at 12:30 near Igreja de Santa Justa
Location
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Trail Santa Justa 30 km
Mini-Trail Santa Justa 15 km
Walk 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib and chip for competitive races
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher memento for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing
🛟 Safety support: mandatory equipment includes whistle, thermal blanket, operational mobile phone
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at marked stations during the race
🚿 Showers available at finish
🧳 Transport to finish in case of abandonment or disqualification




