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Event summary
The XII Trilho dos Gatos is a trail running event organized by GATÕES BTT, taking place on April 18-19, 2026, in Montemor-O-Velho, Portugal. It features three distances: Trail Curto (19 km), Mini-Trail (12 km), and a non-competitive 10 km walk, along with Trail Kids races for children.
The Mini-Trail is part of the ADAC District Mini-Trail Circuit and the ATRP Youth Circuit series 150, while the Trail Curto counts towards the ATRP National Trail Sprint Circuit series 100. The courses run on trails, forest paths, and single tracks, starting and finishing at the Polidesportivo de Gatões.
The event welcomes adults 18+ for the main races, with the Mini-Trail open to youth 16+ with parental authorization. The walk is open to all ages. The atmosphere includes competitive races and family-friendly kids’ events, with prize awards for individual and team categories.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Kids: Bambis (3-5 years, 400m), Benjamins A/Sub-10 (6-9 years, 600m), Benjamins B/Sub-12 (10-11 years, 800m), Infantis/Sub-14 (12-13 years, 1500m), Iniciados/Sub-16 (14-15 years, 2000m)
• Mini Trail/Trail Curto Females: Sub18 (16-17), Sub20 (18-19), F Sub-23 (20-22), F Seniores (23-34), F 35 (35-39), F 40 (40-44), F 45 (45-49), F 50 (50-54), F 55 (55-59), F 60 (60-64), F 65 (65-69), F 70 (70-74)
• Mini Trail/Trail Curto Males: Sub18 (16-17), Sub20 (18-19), M Sub-23 (20-22), M Seniores (23-34), M 35 (35-39), M 40 (40-44), M 45 (45-49), M 50 (50-54), M 55 (55-59), M 60 (60-64), M 65 (65-69), M 70 (70-74)
Start/finish locations: Polidesportivo de Gatões, Montemor-O-Velho
Start times per category/distance:
• April 18: Trail Kids races start 16:00 to 17:00
• April 19: Trail Curto 19 km at 9:30
• April 19: Mini-Trail 12 km and 10 km walk at 9:45
Cut-off times: 4 hours for Trail Curto and Mini-Trail
Bib pick-up time and location: Polidesportivo de Gatões
• April 18, 14:00–20:00
• April 19, 7:30–9:00
Registration deadline: April 12, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Trails, forest roads, single tracks
Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails starting and finishing at Polidesportivo de Gatões
Race routes: Trail Curto 19 km, Mini-Trail 12 km, Walk 10 km, Trail Kids various short distances
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with control points
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in each age category and overall male/female; team awards for top 3 male and female teams
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Trail Run 19 km
Trail Run 12 km
Trail Run 12 km ADAC affiliate
Walking
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, souvenirs
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize included
⏱️ Timing + live results via chip timing
🛟 Safety support: first aid available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for non-federated athletes and walkers; federated athletes covered by FPA license insurance
🥤 Aid stations: food and drinks at aid stations and finish line
🚿 Showers available at start/finish
🏆 Prizes for age groups, overall, and teams
