
TRAIL ESTE ROMANICO
Event summary
The IX Trail Este Românico is a trail running event scheduled for December 1, 2025, in Arcos, Vila do Conde, Portugal. It offers two main trail distances: 16 km and 11 km, as well as an 8 km non-competitive walk and a kids’ trail (to be announced).
This race is open to all participants, with the trail races requiring participants to be over 18 years old or have parental authorization. It features a competitive environment with categories for different age groups and trophies for individual and team classifications.
The event promises a scenic route along trails and paths in the region, marked distinctly for each distance, and provides a festive atmosphere with a final barbecue gathering for all participants. The race supports environmental responsibility by encouraging participants to bring their own water containers for hydration stations.
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Start times per category/distance:
• Trail 16K: 10:00
• Trail 11K: 10:15
• Caminhada (Walk) 8K: 10:30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• November 29, 9:00–12:30 and 14:00–20:00 at Pavilhão de Desportos de Vila do Conde
• November 30, 9:00–12:00 and 16:00–20:00 at Parque de Jogos Monsenhor Porfírio Salazar, Arcos
• December 1, 7:00–9:00 at Parque de Jogos Monsenhor Porfírio Salazar, Arcos
Start/finish locations: Start at Ponte de São Miguel dos Arcos; finish at Parque de Jogos Monsenhor Porfírio Salazar, Arcos – Vila do Conde
Age categories/divisions:
• 18-39 years (Senior)
• 40-49 years
• 50-59 years
• 60+ years
• Walk: open to all ages, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
Cut-off times: 4 hours for the Trail 16K and 11K
Registration deadline: November 21, 2025
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Trails and paths with natural terrain
Course format: Point-to-point
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations: Trail 16K with 2 stations, Trail 11K with 1 station, Caminhada with 1 station (water, isotonic drinks, fruit)
• Toilets: available at start/finish area
Location
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Trail Run 16 km
Trail Run 11 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, participation kit
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher trophy
🛟 Safety support: insured participation
🥤 Aid stations: water, isotonic drinks, fruit at aid points and finish
🚿 Showers available at finish area
🏆 Trophies awarded for individual and team categories
🍖 Final barbecue gathering for all participants