
Mangualde Trail - Desafio dos Santos
Event summary
The Mangualde Trail – Desafio dos Santos is a trail running event held on October 26, 2025, in Mangualde, Portugal. Organized by Montanha Clube Mangualde with support from the Municipality of Mangualde, the event is part of the region’s traditional Feira dos Santos. This celebration of trail running combines nature, local identity, and sport, offering four challenges:
Trail Longo (25 km)
Trail Curto (15 km)
Mini-Trail (8 km)
Walk (8 km)
Participants can expect marked off-road courses through mountain trails, forests, and scenic landscapes. The event promotes active tourism and community spirit, welcoming athletes, walkers, and families. Age restrictions apply by race, with minors needing parental consent. Awards are given to the top 3 in each age group and to the largest team.
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Start Times (Oct 26, 2025):
• 09:00 – Trail Longo (25 km / +1000 m)
• 09:30 – Trail Curto (15 km / +500 m)
• 09:45 – Mini-Trail (8 km / +250 m) & Walk (8 km / +250 m)
Bib Pick-up:
• Oct 25 – 16:00–18:00 at finish area
• Oct 26 – from 07:30 at start/finish zone
Age Requirements:
• Trail Longo & Curto – 18+
• Mini-Trail – 14+ (with parental consent)
• Walk – open to all ages (minors under responsibility of adult)
Cut-off Times:
• Not specified
Registration:
• Deadline: October 21, 2025
• Platform: www.acorrer.pt
• Fees: €20 (Trail Longo), €15 (Trail Curto), €10 (Mini-Trail & Walk)
Timing:
• Chip timing for competitive races
Surface & Format:
• Looped mountain trails, marked with ribbons/arrows
Mandatory Gear:
• Bib (visible), mobile phone, hydration supply
• Emergency blanket & whistle (Trail Longo, Curto & Mini-Trail)
Location
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Trail Run 25 km
Trail Run 15 km
Trail Run 8 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number with timing chip (for competitive races), event t-shirt (subject to availability), and sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers
⏱️ Electronic chip timing for Trail Longo, Curto, and Mini-Trail
🛟 Safety support: organization vehicles on course, medical assistance, and sweepers
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident coverage included for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: with liquids and/or solid food depending on distance; finish line refreshments included
🚿 Showers: available at event facilities after the race
🍽️ Post-race lunch: included with registration (served from 12:30 to 14:30)
🏆 Awards: trophies for top 3 per age group in each race (Trail Longo, Curto, and Mini-Trail), and team award for the club with most participants
📸 Official photography: race photos provided by organization
♻️ Eco commitment: no plastic cups – bring your own bottle/cup; trails must be respected
📨 Support: emergency contact printed on bib; questions via email or phone