IX Pote Gondar and Orbacem Trail
Event summary
The IX Trail do Pote Gondar e Orbacem is a trail running event taking place on March 22, 2026, in Gondar, Caminha, Portugal. This exciting race offers three main activities: a competitive Long Trail of approximately 28.5 km with 1,090 meters of positive elevation gain, a competitive Short Trail of around 19.5 km with 890 meters of elevation gain, and a non-competitive Walk of about 11.6 km with 295 meters of elevation gain.
The event is open to all athletes who feel physically prepared, with age minimums of 18 years for the Long Trail, 14 years for the Short Trail, and 12 years for the Walk (with parental authorization for minors). Participation requires association with the ATP and presentation of a sports license number.
The races feature varied terrain including mountain paths, forest roads, streams, and rocky sections, unfolding in the scenic mountain regions of Gondar and Orbacém. The atmosphere is inclusive, welcoming competitive runners as well as walkers, with well-organized support and a festive prize ceremony to celebrate achievements across multiple age categories and team classifications.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo: 18 years and above
• Trail Curto: 14 years and above (with parental authorization)
• Caminhada: 12 years and above (with parental authorization)
Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Gondar, Municipality of Caminha
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (Long Trail): 09:00
• Trail Curto (Short Trail): 09:30
• Caminhada (Walk): 10:00
Cut-off times:
• Caminhada: 4 hours
• Trail Curto: 5 hours
• Trail Longo: 7 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 21, 2026, 10:00–18:00
• March 22, 2026, from 07:30
• Location: Edifício da Junta de Freguesia de Gondar
Participants limit:
• Caminhada: 500
• Trail Curto: 400
• Trail Longo: 300
Registration deadline: Implied by inscription phases up to March 15, 2026
Surface types: Mountain paths, forest roads, public roads, streams, rocky terrain
Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails with varied elevation
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: ~28.5 km, 1090 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: ~19.5 km, 890 m elevation gain
• Caminhada: ~11.6 km, 295 m elevation gain
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with liquids and solids for all races at approx. 5.8km, 9.4km, 15km (and 20km for Long Trail)
Prizes:
• Age group podiums for male and female in both Trail Longo and Trail Curto
• Team prizes for best times and most participants
• Finisher prizes for all participants
Location
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Trail Run 28,5 km
Trail Run 19,5 km
Walking 11,6 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, backpack, cup, cup strap, personal accident insurance
🏅 Finisher prize: arrival prize for all participants
⏱️ Timing + live results by category using electronic chip timing with shoe chip
🛟 Safety support: organization staff at aid stations, transport available for abandonments
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solid food at multiple points along the course
📸 Event photography and media coverage authorized by organization
