Trail Route of the Pirates

  • Sun, May 17, 2026
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Event summary

The Trail Rota dos Piratas is a trail running event scheduled for May 17, 2026, in Ribamar, Lourinhã. It offers diverse distances to suit various levels of trail enthusiasts: a Long Trail of 30 km with 1500 m elevation gain, a Short Trail of 17 km with 900 m elevation gain, a Mini Trail of 12 km with 600 m elevation gain, and a 10 km Walk with 400 m elevation gain.

The event welcomes participants of all ages and categories, including youth, juniors, seniors, and veterans, making it inclusive and competitive. It features electronic timing with online results, solid and liquid refreshments, medical assistance, and a festive atmosphere enhanced by activities like a warm-up session and a communal lunch.

Unique to this race is the Pirata Fun Zone, a free leisure area for athletes’ children, allowing family participation and enjoyment. Awards include trophies for top finishers by category and team prizes, plus finisher medals for all, emphasizing both competition and community spirit.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Juvenile M/F (16-17 years) – Up to 15 km
• Junior M/F (18-19 years) – Up to 25 km
• Sub 23 M/F (20-22 years)
• Seniors M/F (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 or more)

Start/finish locations: Ribamar (concelho da Lourinhã)

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo 30K: 09:20
• Trail Curto 17K: 09:35
• Mini Trail 12K: 09:45
• Caminhada 10K: 09:50

Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 16, 14:30–19:30 (location to be designated)
• May 17, 07:15–08:30 at Ribamar

Participants limit: 750 total for trail running and walking

Registration deadline: March 31, 2026, or until 750 paid entries

Surface types: Trail running terrain with varying elevation gains

Course format: Single trail routes for each distance

Race routes:
• Trail Longo 30K with 1500m elevation gain
• Trail Curto 17K with 900m elevation gain
• Mini Trail 12K with 600m elevation gain
• Caminhada 10K with 400m elevation gain

Timing method: Electronic timing with online results posted after the event

Toilets and aid station placement: Solid and liquid refreshment stations along the routes

Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 in each age category (M/F) for all trail distances
• Awards for top 3 overall male and female finishers per race
• Awards for top 3 teams
• Finisher medals for all trail and walking participants


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: technical event T-shirt for trail and walking participants registered by March 31, 2026
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal for all trail and walking participants
⏱️ Timing + online live results via electronic timing after the event
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and rescue at designated points along the course
🛡️ Insurance: sports insurance included for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: solid food and hydration provided during the race
🎉 Access to Pirata Fun Zone, a free leisure area for athletes’ children
🍽️ Optional participant lunch and social gathering after the race


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