XII TRAIL OF THE CATS

The III Trail Santa Apolónia is a trail running event taking place on April 19, 2026, in Vila do Conde, Portugal. It offers three distances: a 25 km long trail, a 15 km short trail, and a 10 km walk, each starting at Largo de Santa Apolónia in the Malta parish.

The event welcomes participants aged 16 and older for the trail races, and from 6 years old for the walk (with adult supervision). The trails feature moderate elevation gains of approximately 800 m for the long trail and 500 m for the short trail, running mostly on non-technical trails and roads.

Organized by the Comissão de Festas de Santa Apolónia to support local festivities, the race includes staggered starts and a festive atmosphere with awards for various age categories and team classifications.

The I Trail Vouga do Diabo is a trail running event taking place on April 19, 2026, in the parish of Pinho, São Pedro do Sul, Portugal. It features three race options: a Long Trail of 26 km, a Short Trail of 15 km, and a non-competitive 11 km walk.

The event welcomes participants aged 18 and over for the Long Trail, 16 and over for the Short Trail with legal guardian authorization, and all ages for the walk if accompanied by an adult. The courses traverse natural trails, forest paths, rural roads, and old village connections, offering scenic views of the Vouga valley and surrounding nature.

With a maximum of 500 participants across all distances, the race promotes fair play, environmental respect, and mutual support among runners. The event includes timed races with electronic chip timing and awards for top finishers in the Long and Short Trails, plus a prize for the largest team.

The Crosstrail Dunas de Calvão is a trail running event taking place on April 19, 2026, organized by Dunas de Calvão – Associação Desportiva e Recreativa de Calvão. It offers competitive and non-competitive races through natural trails, dunes, and varied terrain in the parish of Calvão.

Available distances include the Crosstrail (approximately 17 km), Mini-Crosstrail (approximately 11 km), a non-competitive walk (approximately 8 km), and the Crosstrail KIDS with adapted circuits for children aged 5 to 15 years. The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for competitive races, with exceptions for younger athletes under specific conditions.

The event promotes physical activity, outdoor sport, and social interaction in a family-friendly and community-oriented atmosphere, emphasizing safety, environmental respect, and local heritage appreciation.

The VI Maratona BTT Vila Flor is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on April 19, 2026, in Vila Flor, Bragança, Portugal. It offers two main race distances: a Half Marathon of approximately 35 km and a Marathon of approximately 65 km, including categories for E-Bikes.

The event is open to all individuals without the need for a sports license, with age minimums of 8 years for the 15 km BTT, 15 years for the Half Marathon, and 17 years for the Marathon. It is part of the Open Regional de Maratonas e Meias-Maratonas de Trás-os-Montes da ACB – Bragança, featuring competitive classifications and prizes for top finishers.

The race routes traverse trails, rural paths, public roads, and municipal and national roads, with support vehicles available along the course. The start and finish are located in a closed park area in front of the Vila Flor City Hall, creating a well-organized and competitive atmosphere.