8th Edition of the Chícharo da Serra Trail

  • Sun, November 16, 2025
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Event summary

The 8th Edition of the Trail do Chícharo da Serra is a trail running event scheduled for November 16, 2025, in Santa Catarina da Serra, near Leiria, Portugal. The race offers several distances: a 32 km Trail, a 19 km Trail Sprint, a 13 km Mini Trail, and a 10 km non-competitive Walk, catering to a wide range of participants.

Open to all trail running enthusiasts, this event is integrated into the annual Gastronomic Festival “Chícharo da Serra,” enriching the local cultural experience. The courses mainly follow trails, old paths, and tracks within the Union of Parishes of Santa Catarina da Serra and Chainça, providing a scenic and natural running environment.

The race atmosphere is community-driven and festive, with competitive categories for individuals and teams, including awards for the general classification and age groups, as well as prizes for the largest walking team. The event is organized by SerranosRunTeam/União Desportiva da Serra and supported by local municipal and parish entities, emphasizing both sport and local tradition.

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Start times per category/distance: 09:00 for all races on November 16, 2025

Start/finish locations: Parque Desportivo da União Desportiva da Serra, Santa Catarina da Serra

Age categories/divisions:
• Categories follow FPA criteria for 2026 season
• Age at September 30, 2026 determines classification

Cut-off times: Specified per distance in regulations (not detailed here)

Registration deadline: November 7, 2025

Link to full regulation: Official Regulations

Surface types: Approximately 95% trails, old paths, and tracks in natural terrain

Course format: Point-to-point or looped on natural trail routes within Santa Catarina da Serra and Chainça

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations and control points present, specifics in regulations


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit included with registration (details in regulations)
🏅 Prizes and trophies for top finishers in general and age categories, plus team awards
⏱️ Official timing with category and team classifications
🛟 Safety support with control points and aid stations along the course
🥤 Aid stations along the route providing hydration and nutrition
📸 Event photography and video coverage (implied by event organization)
🏆 Special awards such as Meta Volante prizes for intermediate race leaders


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