MessengerSolidarity Trail of the 25
Event summary
The Trail Solidário do 25 2025 is a trail running event taking place on December 8, 2025, in Pombal, Portugal. The race starts in Pousadas Vedras and finishes at the City Hall of Pombal. It features a 17 km trail run, a 10 km walk, and a 500-meter Trail Kids race for children aged 5 to 12 years.
This event is open to all participants without a competitive character and emphasizes solidarity, as participants are encouraged to donate toys or other contributions to support the Associação Dimitri Francisco for the holiday season. The trail course is fully marked and supported by rescue teams including nurses, firefighters, and scouts, ensuring safety along the route.
The atmosphere is friendly and family-oriented, combining sport with a charitable cause. The event also includes aid stations, and at the finish line, participants can enjoy refreshments and a festive environment with offerings such as drinks, pork sandwiches, and soup.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail: open to all, no competitive license required
• Caminhada (Walk): open to all
• Trail Kids: children aged 5 to 12 years
Start/finish locations: Start at Pousadas Vedras, finish at Câmara Municipal de Pombal
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail (17 km): 10:00
• Caminhada (10 km): 10:15
• Trail Kids (500 m): 13:00
Cut-off times: 4 hours for the Trail (17 km)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 7, 15:00–19:00 (location to be communicated)
• December 8, from 7:00 (location to be communicated)
Participants limit:
• Total 600 participants
• Trail – 300
• Caminhada – 250
• Trail Kids – 50
Registration deadline: December 7, 2025 or until participant limit is reached
Surface types: Trail running terrain, marked with ribbons
Course format: Point to point from Pousadas Vedras to Pombal city center
Race routes: Trail (17 km), Caminhada (10 km), Trail Kids (500 m)
Toilets and aid station placement:
• One aid station on course and one at finish for Trail and Caminhada with liquids and solids
• No disposable cups during course, personal hydration recommended
Parking and shuttle details: Shuttle bus from Largo do Arnado – Pombal to Pousadas Vedras at 8:00
Prizes: No competitive prizes, event has a solidarity and participatory character
Location
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Trail Run 17 km
Walking 10 km
Kids Race 500 m
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and participation kit
🛟 Safety support: rescue teams including nurses, firefighters, scouts, and organizational support throughout the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: hydration and solid food at one location on course and at the finish
🚿 Showers and changing rooms at Pavilhão de Actividades Económicas Desportivas e Culturais
📸 Event photography and media coverage authorized by acceptance of regulations
🚌 Shuttle service from Pombal to start location
🧖 Post-race refreshments including drinks, pork sandwiches, and soup
