8th Eiras Trail

  • Sun, April 19, 2026
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Event summary

The 8th Trail das Eiras is a trail running event taking place on April 19, 2026, in the forested area of Monte das Eiras, Vermoim, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. The race features multiple distances: 25 km Trail, 16 km Trail Sprint, 8 km Trail Jovem, and an 8 km Caminhada (walk).

The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the Trail and Trail Sprint, 16 and over for the Trail Jovem, and all ages for the Caminhada. It is part of the Regional Trail Championship and the Famalicão Municipal Trail Championship, certified by the Braga Athletics Association.

The course offers scenic and archaeological points of interest, including forest trails, granite landscapes, and views over the Ave valley, with a festive atmosphere supported by the Associação Moinho de Vermoim and local partners. The event includes podium ceremonies and prizes for individual and team categories.

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Age categories/divisions:
• MJuv / FJuv 16-17 years (up to 15 km)
• MJun / FJun 18-19 years (up to 25 km)
• MSub23 / FSub23 20-22 years
• MSen / FSen 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

Start/finish locations: Pavilhão Municipal Terras de Vermoim, Vermoim

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail 25 km: 09:00
• Trail Sprint 16 km: 09:30
• Trail Jovem 8 km and Caminhada 8 km: 09:45

Cut-off times:
• Trail 25 km: 5h30
• Trail Sprint 16 km: 3h30
• Trail Jovem 8 km: 2h00

Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 18, 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-23:00 at Associação Moinho de Vermoim headquarters (GPS: N 41.41805° W 8.45126°)
• April 19, 07:00-08:00 at Pavilhão Municipal Terras de Vermoim (GPS: N 41.42571° W 8.44291°)

Registration deadline: April 12, 2026, 23:59

Surface types: Forest trails, single tracks, granite terrain, some road sections

Course format: Circuit certified by Associação de Atletismo de Braga

Race routes: Trail 25 km, Trail Sprint 16 km, Trail Jovem 8 km, Caminhada 8 km

Timing method: Electronic chip timing by SINCTIME

Prizes: Trophies/medals for top 3 in each category, team classification, prize for largest team, finisher prize for all who complete the race


Vila Nova de Famalicão

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, technical short-sleeve t-shirt, sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative finisher prize and final refreshment token for all finishers
⏱️ Timing with electronic chip by SINCTIME
🛟 Safety support: organization assistance and control at road crossings
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all registered athletes
🥤 Aid stations: refreshments provided along the course and final refreshment at finish
🚿 Showers available at Pavilhão Municipal Terras de Vermoim near finish line


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