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Event summary
The Desafio Picos do Açor 2025 is a trail running event taking place on December 14, 2025, in Arganil, Portugal. It offers multiple distances to challenge participants: 32 km with 2000 m elevation gain, 18 km with 1000 m elevation gain, 13 km with 550 m elevation gain, and a 13 km walk with 350 m elevation gain. There is also a special event for kids called Açor Trail Kids, for ages 6 to 15 with parental authorization.
The race is open to a wide range of participants, with age restrictions varying by distance, including a minimum age of 20 for the longest trail and open access for the walk. The 32 km trail is part of the Circuito Distrital de Trail Longo de Coimbra, making it a competitive race for regional ranking.
The course traverses the Serra do Açor, featuring mountainous terrain with significant elevation changes and scenic landscapes through local villages. The event fosters a supportive and nature-respecting atmosphere, including an ExpoTrail event and activities for families and children, making it both a competitive and community-oriented race.
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Start times per category/distance:
• 32 km (2000D+): 08:00
• 18 km (1000D+): 09:30
• 13 km (550D+): 10:00
• Caminhada do Açor (13 km, 350D+): 08:30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 12, 19:00–21:00, Cerâmica Arganilense
• December 13, 14:00–21:00, Cerâmica Arganilense
• December 14, 06:00–10:00, Cerâmica Arganilense
Start/finish locations: Cerâmica Arganilense, Arganil, Portugal
Age categories/divisions:
• M/F Juvenil: 16–17 years
• M/F Júnior: 18–19 years
• M/F Sub-23: 20–22 years
• M/F Seniores: 23–34 years
• M35/F35: 35–39 years
• M40/F40: 40–44 years
• M45/F45: 45–49 years
• M50/F50: 50–54 years
• M55/F55: 55–59 years
• M60/F60: 60–64 years
• M65/F65: 65–69 years
• M70/F70: 70+ years
• Teams M/F based on top 3 times
Cut-off times:
• 32 km: 8 hours
• 18 km: 6 hours
• 13 km (trail): 6 hours
• Caminhada (13 km walk): 6 hours
Registration deadline: December 1, 2025
Surface types: Mountain trails with significant elevation gain and natural terrain
Course format: Point-to-point and looped segments through Serra do Açor
Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies at multiple points depending on race distance
• Toilets available at start/finish and aid stations
Location
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Trail Run 32 km
Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 13 km
Walking 13 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, t-shirt, finisher prize, commemorative gifts, race wristband
🏅 Finisher prize: medal, t-shirt, finisher award
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with live results
🛟 Safety support: medical team, nursing staff, search and rescue in remote areas
🛡️ Insurance included for personal accidents
🥤 Aid stations with food and hydration at strategic points
🚿 Showers available at finish area
🧳 Transportation to finish in case of withdrawal
📸 Photographic coverage of the event
🏆 Prize money and trophies for top finishers and age categories
