9th NIGHT TRAIL OF OUR LADY OF GUIDANCE

  • Sat, April 4, 2026
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The 9th Night Trail of São Pedro do Sul – Srª da Guia Trail is a trail running event scheduled for April 4, 2026, in Santa Cruz da Trapa, São Pedro do Sul, Portugal. It features two races: a 16 km trail with 500 meters of positive elevation gain and a 12 km walk with 250 meters of elevation gain.

The trail race is of medium difficulty and requires adequate preparation, while the walk is easier and suitable for participants aged 10 and above. The event is open to both sexes, with the trail open to participants aged 16 and older. The race starts at Largo do Calvário and finishes at Escola Secundária de Santa Cruz da Trapa, where showers and final refreshments are provided.

The event offers monetary prizes for the top three male and female finishers in the trail race, trophies for age group winners, and a prize for the largest team. The race atmosphere is competitive with a focus on endurance and respect for the natural environment.

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Start/finish locations: Start at Largo do Calvário in Santa Cruz da Trapa, finish at Escola Secundária de Santa Cruz da Trapa

Start times per category/distance:
• 16:30: Caminhada (12 km)
• 17:00: Trail (16 km)

Cut-off times: 4 hours for both Trail and Caminhada

Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 3, 2026, 16:00–20:00 at Decathlon Viseu
• April 4, 2026, 13:00–16:00 at Escola Secundária de Santa Cruz da Trapa

Participants limit:
• 200 for Trail
• 200 for Caminhada

Registration deadline: March 29, 2026, or until 400 participants are registered

Surface types: Mixed terrain including earth with tree branches and stones, some asphalt and cobblestone

Course format: Open-road system with marked trails and checkpoints

Race routes:
• Trail: approximately 16 km, 500 m positive elevation, Trail Sprint/Grau 2 difficulty
• Caminhada: approximately 12 km, 250 m positive elevation, Grau 1 difficulty

Timing method: Chip timing for Trail; no timing for Caminhada

Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station at approximately 5.5 km for both Trail and Caminhada, providing water, juice, fruits, nuts, and snacks

Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 overall male and female Trail finishers (€100, €75, €50), trophies for top 3 by age group, and prize for largest team


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all participants
⏱️ Timing with chip for Trail race
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability included (with €60 franchise)
🥤 Aid stations: one station with water, juice, fruits, nuts, and snacks
🚿 Hot showers available at finish
🛟 Emergency support and broom vehicle along the course
🏆 Monetary prizes for top 3 male and female Trail finishers and trophies for age group winners


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