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Santa Justa Trail 2026

  • Sun, September 27, 2026
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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


Valongo, Porto

Races

Trail Santa Justa 30 km

27 Sep, 2026
8:00
18 

Mini-Trail Santa Justa 15 km

27 Sep, 2026
9:00
13 

Walk 10 km

27 Sep, 2026
9:15
10 

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


FAQ

How do I get to the event?

The event is located at Rua Padre Santos Loureiro, 4440 Valongo, GPS coordinates 41.178389, -8.497942.

Can children participate?

Participation is restricted to adults aged 18 and over for all competitive distances.

How do I register?

Registration is done online at www.stopandgo.net with payment required within 3 days to confirm.

What is the elevation gain of the races?

The 31 km race has 1500m positive elevation, the 15 km race has 850m, and the 10 km race has 300m.

Is special equipment required?

Yes, whistle, thermal blanket, and operational mobile phone are mandatory for 15 km and 31 km races; whistle and mobile phone are recommended for 10 km.

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