Galhofa Trail

  • Sun, January 25, 2026
  • Free — 10 
  • 2 races
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Event summary

The Galhofa Trail is a running and walking event taking place on January 25, 2026, in the village of Arcas, Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal. The event offers a competitive 12 km trail run and a non-competitive 6 km walk, both set in a natural environment combining dirt paths and asphalt roads.

The 12 km trail run is open to all athletes aged 18 and over, regardless of federation status or nationality, while the 6 km walk welcomes participants of all ages, including children accompanied by adults. The event coincides with the traditional Galhofa de Arcas festival, adding cultural significance and a festive atmosphere to the race weekend.

Participants in the trail run compete for individual prizes in male and female overall classifications, plus a monetary prize for the largest team. The route is well marked and includes aid stations, and the event culminates in a convivial lunch and an awards ceremony.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail run: Open to all athletes 18 years and older (no age groups, general male and female classification)
• Walk: Open to all ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Start/finish locations: Largo do Terreiro, in front of the Junta de Freguesia de Arcas

Start times per category/distance: 09:30 for both 12 km trail run and 6 km walk

Cut-off times: Maximum duration for the trail run is two hours

Bib pick-up time and location: January 25, 2026, from 08:00 to 09:00 at Junta de Freguesia de Arcas

Registration deadline: January 18, 2026, at 23:59 local time

Surface types: Dirt roads, asphalt, and a small parallel trail section

Course format: Point-to-point loop starting and finishing in Arcas village

Race routes:
• Trail run: approximately 12 km
• Walk: approximately 6 km

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with on-site chronometrists at start and finish

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets available at start/finish
• Aid stations at km 4 for both events and km 8 for the 12 km trail run with water, fruit, and solid refreshments

Prizes:
• Trail run 12 km: trophies and monetary prizes for top 3 male and female finishers (1st place €100, 2nd €75, 3rd €50)
• Largest team receives €100 monetary prize


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: technical event t-shirt and bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies and monetary awards for top finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results with electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance available on the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability coverage included
🥤 Aid stations: water, fruit, and solid refreshments at km 4 and 8
🚿 Toilets and showers available at start/finish area
🥗 Post-race convivial lunch included for all participants


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