VI Varosa Route Trail

  • Fri, May 1, 2026
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The VI Trail Rota do Varosa is a trail running event taking place on May 1, 2026, in Tarouca, Portugal. It offers timed race distances of 22 km (Trail Longo), 14 km (Trail Médio), and 10 km (Mini Trail), catering to a range of athletes from experienced to beginners.

Open to individual participants and teams, the event also includes non-competitive routes such as a 10 km Caminhada and a 6 km Mini Caminhada, promoting a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. The race celebrates the spirit of sharing, local heritage, and passion for trail running, set in authentic rural trails along the Varosa river and mountainous areas.

Organized by Associação Vale Varosa and Câmara Municipal de Tarouca, the event combines sport, nature, and cultural heritage in a unique experience.

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Start/finish locations: Centro Cívico da Cidade de Tarouca (41.01864213975349, -7.776378186972248)

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (22 km): 09:30
• Caminhada (10 km): 09:45
• Trail Médio (14 km), Mini Trail (10 km), Mini Caminhada (6 km): 10:00

Registration deadline: April 24, 2026

Participants limit: 1250

Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 30 (16-29 years)
• Seniores (30-39 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)
• Veteranos / Veteranas (60+ years)

Timing method: Electronic chip integrated in bib with real-time tracking at control points and finish line

Toilets and aid station placement: Mandatory passage through control and aid stations with solid and liquid supplies; only water allowed for refilling containers

Cut-off times: Maximum 4 hours to complete the Trail Longo; athletes must pass control points before closing times or will be disqualified

Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 overall male and female in Trail Longo and Médio; top 3 overall male and female in Mini Trail; Finisher prizes for Trail and Caminhada participants

Surface types: Rural trails, river margins, mountain zones

Course format: Timed trail running and non-competitive walking routes

Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 30, 09:00-19:00 at Centro de Apoio Associativismo de Tarouca
• May 1, 08:00-09:30 at Centro Cívico

Prizes: Monetary awards for top finishers, team awards for largest and best performing teams


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: official event t-shirt, bib with integrated timing chip
🏅 Finisher prize: Finisher award for Trail and Caminhada participants
⏱️ Timing + live results via chip timing at control points and finish line
🛟 Safety support: emergency and rescue teams available; emergency contact printed on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at control points; water available for refilling containers
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available
🏆 Monetary prizes for top finishers and team awards


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