9th Almourol Trail Running in Sight

  • Sun, March 1, 2026
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Event summary

The 9th Trail Running Almourol à Vista is a trail running event scheduled for March 1, 2026, in the Almourol region, Portugal. It offers three distances: a Long Trail of approximately 31 km with 900 m elevation gain, a Short Trail of around 20 km with 600 m elevation gain, and a Mini Trail plus Walking route of about 13 km with 200 m elevation gain.

This race is open to all athletes, both licensed and non-licensed, with the Long and Short Trails directed at experienced runners and the Mini Trail and Walking for those who want to run or walk without competitive intent. The event is part of the 3 Rios Trail Trophy and the Trail calendar of the Santarém Athletics Association. Participants will experience scenic routes along the Tagus River and near the historic Almourol Castle, offering a unique natural and cultural landscape.

The atmosphere is welcoming to a broad range of participants, including competitive athletes and beginners, with a family-friendly vibe supported by the Mini Trail and walking options. The event also includes team trophies and individual awards across various age categories, making it inclusive and engaging for all levels.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo: 20 years and older
• Trail Curto: 18 years and older
• Mini Trail and Walking: all ages, children under 10 not recommended, minors need authorization if unaccompanied

Start/finish locations: Near Almourol, exact location at the event center

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (31 km): 09:00
• Trail Curto (20 km): 09:15
• Mini Trail (13 km): 09:25
• Walking: 09:30

Cut-off times: 6 hours for all distances; Trail Longo has an intermediate cutoff at 3 hours

Bib pick-up time and location:
• February 28, 17:00-20:00
• March 1, 07:00-08:30
• Location: secretariat near the start line

Participants limit:
• Trail Longo: 400
• Trail Curto: 400
• Mini Trail and Walking: 600

Registration deadline: February 22, 2026 or until participant limit reached

Surface types: Mixed trail terrain featuring elevation changes and natural paths

Course format: Circular routes for all distances

Race routes:
• Trail Longo: approx. 31 km, D+900 m
• Trail Curto: approx. 20 km, D+600 m
• Mini Trail and Walking: approx. 13 km, D+200 m

Timing method: Electronic chip timing

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets and aid stations at start/finish and along the routes
• Trail Longo: 2 aid stations on course + 1 at finish
• Trail Curto and Mini Trail: 1 aid station on course + 1 at finish

Parking and shuttle details: Information available on the official website

Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and age groups, team trophies for most participants


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip included
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers in each category and team trophies
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: first aid and emergency teams including fire brigade and GNR
🛡️ Insurance: included personal accident and liability insurance
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies at regular intervals according to distance
🚿 Showers available at Dona Maria II secondary school pavilion
📸 Official photography and media coverage authorized by organizer
🏆 Podium awards for top 3 male and female finishers per distance and age group


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