Trail Limites Vs Mente

  • Sun, May 17, 2026
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Event summary

The Trail “Limites vs Mente” is a trail running event taking place on May 17, 2026, in Aldeia Nova, Trancoso, Portugal. It offers three distances: a long trail of 19 km, a short trail of 12 km, and a 7 km walk, all featuring challenging terrain with significant elevation gain.

Open to participants aged 16 and over for the trail distances, and open to all ages for the walk (children under 10 must be accompanied). The event emphasizes personal challenge and mental strength, set in the natural and cultural landscape of Beira Alta.

The race includes a circular route with technical sections, water crossings, and forest paths, fostering competition and community participation with a festive atmosphere including post-race lunch and music.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo and Trail Curto: minimum age 16 years
• Caminhada: open to all ages; children under 10 must be accompanied

Start/finish locations: Junta de Freguesia de Aldeia Nova

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo 19 km: 09:00
• Trail Curto 12 km: 09:00
• Caminhada 7 km: 09:10

Cut-off times: 4 hours for all distances

Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 16, 15:00–19:00
• May 17, 07:30–08:30
• Location: Junta de Freguesia de Aldeia Nova

Surface types: Trails, forest paths, rural roads, water crossings

Course format: Circular route with start and finish at the same location

Race routes:
• Trail Longo: 19 km, 1100 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: 12 km, 750 m elevation gain
• Caminhada: 7 km, 290 m elevation gain

Timing method: Barcode scanning on bib for continuous timing

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations at km 6, 14, and finish for Trail Longo
• Aid stations at km 6 and finish for Trail Curto
• Aid stations at km 4 and finish for Caminhada

Parking and shuttle details: Transport available for injured or withdrawing athletes, subject to vehicle capacity

Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers in Trail Longo and Trail Curto; no classification for Caminhada; prizes also awarded by age categories Sub-23, Seniors, Veterans M40, M50, M60+


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers in Trail Longo and Trail Curto
⏱️ Timing + continuous barcode scanning for classification
🛟 Safety support: support, rescue, and emergency teams available
🛡️ Insurance: mandatory sports insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water and food at multiple points along the routes
🚿 Showers: hot showers available post-race at Pavilhão Multiusos in Trancoso and Grupo Desportivo de Aldeia Nova
🧳 Transport: transport provided for athletes to shower locations and for injured or withdrawing participants
🚌 Transport: limited transport for athletes in case of injury or withdrawal
🏆 Prizes: trophies for top 3 male and female finishers overall and by age category


FAQ

How do I get to the event?

The event takes place at the Junta de Freguesia de Aldeia Nova. A Google Maps link is provided for location guidance.

Can children participate?

The Caminhada (7 km walk) is open to all ages, but children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

How do I register?

Registration is done online via https://acorrer.pt/eventos, open from March 23, 2026, until May 11, 2026.

What is the elevation gain of the race?

The Trail Longo has 1100 m elevation gain, Trail Curto has 750 m, and Caminhada has 290 m.

Is special equipment required?

Mandatory equipment includes a mobile phone and water reservoir for all distances; a whistle is mandatory for the trails and recommended for the walk; a waterproof jacket is recommended.

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