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Event summary
A Encosta 2025 takes place on September 6 in the historic town of Alcobaça, starting and finishing at the iconic castle. Organized by A.D.R.C. Crossmates, this event is a unique team-based trail challenge combining sport, fun, and urban exploration.
Participants run in pairs physically connected by a strap and must overcome obstacles along an 11 km mixed course. With both competitive (RUN) and non-competitive (FUN, WALK) options, it’s accessible to all — whether you're chasing podiums or enjoying a creative outdoor experience with friends.
The course passes by Alcobaça landmarks like the monastery and Parque Verde, offering a local and cultural dimension to the challenge. The festive finish includes an optional meal and prize-giving for top teams.
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Date 6 September 2025
Location Alcobaça Castle (start/finish)
Distances RUN/FUN 11 km (+300 m); WALK 8 km (+100 m)
Start times RUN 16:00 (boxes of 4 teams, 2-minute intervals); FUN & WALK 17:00
Bib pick-up Times to be announced on Facebook page; available until 16:00 on race day
Registration www.recordepessoal.pt | Open: 17 May to 24 August | Max: 600 participants
Fees (Phase 1) RUN/FUN: €16/team; WALK: €5/person (until 16 July)
Fees (Phase 2) RUN/FUN: €20/team; WALK: €7/person (until 24 August)
Optional Extras Meal: €5 (soup + sandwich + drink); Event t-shirt: €6.5
Timing Chip timing (RUN & FUN only; on one team member’s bib)
Cut-off 2h30 after team start
Age categories Based on combined age: <49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80+
Course format Single-loop mixed trail and urban terrain; includes physical challenges
Surface Trail, stairs, urban paths; with red tape and staff marking
Mandatory gear Headlamp; bottle or flask (no cups provided)
Aid stations One mid-course aid station with food and drink
Classification Only RUN teams are ranked (male, female, mixed); FUN is non-competitive
Penalties 1 stamp lost per failed obstacle = 10 burpees before finish line
Disqualification reasons Removing strap, shortcutting, unsafe behavior, not wearing bib/chip
Toilets/showers Not specified
Insurance Personal accident insurance (12+); RC insurance included
Medical Medical team and ambulance at start/finish
Participation Open to public; not recommended for wheelchairs or strollers
Spectators Welcome
Location
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Walking 8 km
Obstacles 11 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, chip (RUN/FUN), obstacle strap (1 per team), optional t-shirt
🏅 Participation gift; meal available for purchase
⏱️ Chip timing for RUN and FUN events
🛟 Medical team and ambulance stationed at event
🛡️ Personal accident and liability insurance for all registered participants
🥤 Mid-course aid station (solid and liquid); no cups provided
🚿 Not specified
🧳 Not applicable
📸 Photo/video coverage for promotional use (participants authorize use unless stated otherwise)
🚌 Not specified
🧖 Optional post-race meal (soup + sandwich + drink)
🏆 Trophies for top 3 teams in male, female, and mixed; categories based on combined age
