4th RFM Monsanto Trail

  • Sun, March 15, 2026
  • 10 15 
  • 4 races
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Event summary

The 4th Trail RFM Monsanto is a trail running event taking place on March 15, 2026, in Lisbon’s Monsanto Forest Park. It offers a Long Trail of over 17 km, a Short Trail/Walk of over 10 km, and a Cãominhada (dog walk) of 6 km, all starting and finishing at the Grupo Renascença headquarters in Quinta do Bom Pastor.

The event welcomes participants aged 18+ for the Long Trail, 16+ for the Short Trail, and 14+ for the Walk, with no requirement for federation licenses. The trails traverse forest paths and tracks within Monsanto Park, featuring significant elevation changes and natural terrain.

The race atmosphere is inclusive, with individual and team categories across multiple age groups, and a special dog walk event promoting companionship and outdoor activity with pets.

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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Grupo Renascença headquarters, Quinta do Bom Pastor, Lisbon

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo 17K+: 09:00
• Trail Curto/Caminhada 10K+: 09:10
• Cãominhada 6K: 09:15

Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo 17K+: 2 hours 45 minutes
• Trail Curto/Caminhada 10K+: 2 hours 15 minutes

Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo: 18+ years
• Trail Curto: 16+ years
• Caminhada: 14+ years
• Male and female categories from Juvenil (16/17) to 70+ years

Participant limit: 1,000 athletes for the trail events, 50 participants for the Cãominhada

Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 14, 14:30–18:30
• March 15, 07:15–08:45
• Location: Grupo Renascença headquarters, Quinta do Bom Pastor – Buraca

Race routes:
• Trail Longo: 17K+ with 739 m positive elevation gain
• Trail Curto/Caminhada: 10K+ with 418 m positive elevation gain
• Cãominhada: 6 km on forest and dirt roads

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with individual and team classifications

Toilets and aid station placement: Water and fruit at aid stations; semi self-sufficiency with refill points

Prizes:
• Trail Longo and Curto: trophies for top 3 overall male and female, top 3 teams, and most numerous team
• All participants receive a technical t-shirt and medal

Registration deadline: March 11, 2026


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, technical t-shirt (limited sizes), medal
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and technical t-shirt for all participants
⏱️ Timing + electronic chip with individual and team classification
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance on site
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: water and fruit at multiple points and finish line
📸 Photography and video coverage authorized by participants
🧳 Kit pick-up available day before and day of event


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