Trilhos dos Heróis

  • Sat, October 11, 2025
  • Free — 18 
  • 4 races
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Event summary

The Trilhos dos Heróis – Sunset Trail takes place on October 11, 2025, in Vila Franca das Naves, Portugal. Organized by the Volunteer Fire Department of Vila Franca das Naves, this event combines community spirit, physical challenge, and beautiful sunset trail running. With options for kids, beginners, and seasoned trail athletes, it offers something for everyone — from competitive races to a relaxing 12 km walk.

Courses traverse the picturesque hills and paths of the Trancoso region, with a celebratory post-race gathering that reinforces the friendly, festive atmosphere.

Includes:

Type of race: Sunset trail running + kids run + walk

Date and location: October 11, 2025 – Vila Franca das Naves, Trancoso

Distances offered:
• 25 km – Trail dos Super Heróis
• 15 km – Trail dos Heróis
• 12 km – Caminhada dos Heróis (walk)
• Trail Kids – 400m to 1500m (age-based)

Participant profile:
• Trail: 16+ (short), 18+ (long)
• Kids: 5–15 years
• Walk: open to all

Connection to a cup/series: Local event, not affiliated

Unique scenery or terrain: Sunset trails through the countryside of Trancoso

Race atmosphere: Community-oriented, inclusive, celebratory

Suitability for beginners vs. experienced athletes:
• Kids and walk for families and first-timers
• 15 km for intermediates
• 25 km for experienced runners

Team, relay, or parallel events: None specified

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Age categories/divisions:

Trail: Sub23 (<23), Senior (23–39), Vet40 (40–49), Vet50 (50–59), Vet60 (60–69), Vet70 (70–79)

Kids: Benjamim A (5–6), Benjamim B (7–9), Infantis (10–12), Iniciados (13–15)

Start/finish locations: Volunteer Fire Station of Vila Franca das Naves

Start times:

13:00 – Secretariat opens

15:00 – Kids Race

17:00 – Trail dos Super Heróis (25 km)

17:30 – Trail dos Heróis (15 km)

17:40 – Walk (12 km)

20:00 – Awards and final gathering

Cut-off times:

25 km – 4 hours

15 km – 3 hours

Walk – 3.5 hours

Bib pick-up time and location: 13:00 at the start location (Volunteer Fire Station)

Registration deadline: September 30, 2025

Surface types: Mountain trails, rural roads, minimal paved sections

Course format: Looped course with some public road crossings

Timing method: Chip timing by WaitAStart (trail events only)

Toilets and aid station placement:

Aid stations:

25 km – 2 stations

15 km & walk – 1 station

Finish line – refreshments for all

Toilets available at start/finish

Parking and shuttle details: Shuttle provided between start/finish and showers (Picoto Stadium)


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib, chip, finisher prize, gear bag (items may vary)
🏅 Finisher prize: Medal or equivalent (all events, including walk and kids)
⏱️ Timing: Chip timing with live and final results by WaitAStart
🛟 Safety support: On-course team, fire department staff, transport for withdrawals
🛡️ Insurance: Personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: Liquid and solid support (no cups provided – bring your own)
🚿 Showers: Hot showers available at Picoto Stadium and Pools
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport: Not detailed
📸 Photography/video: Consent included in registration
🚌 Transport between zones: Shuttle for finish/showers provided
🧖 Post-race meal: Not specified, but there is a final gathering with food
🏆 Trophies or podium awards:
 • Top 3 overall (M/F) in 25 km and 15 km
 • Top 3 in each age group (trail + kids)
 • Prize for 3 largest teams
 • Walk and Kids: finisher only, no podium


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