MessengerTRAIL SERRA DAS FLORES 2026
Event summary
Trail Serra das Flores 2026 is a trail running event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Gondomar, Portugal. It features three circular, non-stop races: a 21 km Trail Curto, a 12 km Mini Trail, and a 10 km Caminhada (non-competitive walk).
The event welcomes participants aged 6 and above, with specific age minimums for each race and requirements for minors to be accompanied or provide parental consent. The races traverse forest trails, paths, and some paved sections, with elevation gains of 800 m, 400 m, and 200 m respectively, offering a challenging mountain trail experience.
The event is organized by Associação S4L with local municipal support, hosting around 1200 participants across the three races. It features a competitive atmosphere with individual and team classifications, trophies for top finishers, and a focus on environmental respect and safety.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juvenil 16-17 years (only Mini Trail 12 km)
• Júnior 18-19 years (Mini Trail 12 km and Trail Curto 21 km)
• Sub 23 20-22 years (Mini Trail 12 km and Trail Curto 21 km), 18-22 years (only Trail Curto 21 km)
• Seniores 23-34 years
• Veteranos 35 35-39 years
• Veteranos 40 40-44 years
• Veteranos 45 45-49 years
• Veteranos 50 50-54 years
• Veteranos 55 55-59 years
• Veteranos 60 60-64 years
• Veteranos 65 65-69 years
• Veteranos 70 70+ years
Start/finish locations: Escola Básica e Secundária à Beira Douro, Rua dos Crastos, União das Freguesias de Melres e Medas, Gondomar
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Curto 21 km: 09:00
• Mini Trail 12 km: 09:30
• Caminhada 10 km (non-competitive): 09:40
Cut-off times:
• Trail Curto 21 km: 4 hours
• Mini Trail 12 km: 3 hours
• Caminhada 10 km: 3 hours
Participants limit:
• Trail Curto 21 km: 400
• Mini Trail 12 km: 400
• Caminhada 10 km: 400
Registration deadline: May 24, 2026 (or until spots fill)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 30, 2026, 14:00–20:00
• May 31, 2026, 07:00–12:00
• Location: Escola Básica e Secundária à Beira Douro
Surface types: Forest trails, paths, unpaved forest roads, small paved sections
Course format: Circular, non-stop courses
Race routes:
• Trail Curto 21 km: 21 km with 800 m positive and negative elevation
• Mini Trail 12 km: 12 km with 400 m positive and negative elevation
• Caminhada 10 km: 10 km with 200 m positive and negative elevation
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with manual and electronic control points
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations at 6 km (all distances) and 14 km (Trail Curto 21 km) with solids and liquids
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 male and female overall and age categories in Trail Curto and Mini Trail
• Medals for 2nd and 3rd place in age categories
• Team trophies for top 3 male and female teams
• Trophy for the largest team
• No monetary prizes
• Prize ceremony at 12:30 on race day at finish location
