9th NIGHT TRAIL OF OUR LADY OF GUIDANCE
Event summary
The 9th Night Trail of São Pedro do Sul – Srª da Guia Trail is a trail running event scheduled for April 4, 2026, in Santa Cruz da Trapa, São Pedro do Sul, Portugal. It features two races: a 16 km trail with 500 meters of positive elevation gain and a 12 km walk with 250 meters of elevation gain.
The trail race is of medium difficulty and requires adequate preparation, while the walk is easier and suitable for participants aged 10 and above. The event is open to both sexes, with the trail open to participants aged 16 and older. The race starts at Largo do Calvário and finishes at Escola Secundária de Santa Cruz da Trapa, where showers and final refreshments are provided.
The event offers monetary prizes for the top three male and female finishers in the trail race, trophies for age group winners, and a prize for the largest team. The race atmosphere is competitive with a focus on endurance and respect for the natural environment.
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Start/finish locations: Start at Largo do Calvário in Santa Cruz da Trapa, finish at Escola Secundária de Santa Cruz da Trapa
Start times per category/distance:
• 16:30: Caminhada (12 km)
• 17:00: Trail (16 km)
Cut-off times: 4 hours for both Trail and Caminhada
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 3, 2026, 16:00–20:00 at Decathlon Viseu
• April 4, 2026, 13:00–16:00 at Escola Secundária de Santa Cruz da Trapa
Participants limit:
• 200 for Trail
• 200 for Caminhada
Registration deadline: March 29, 2026, or until 400 participants are registered
Surface types: Mixed terrain including earth with tree branches and stones, some asphalt and cobblestone
Course format: Open-road system with marked trails and checkpoints
Race routes:
• Trail: approximately 16 km, 500 m positive elevation, Trail Sprint/Grau 2 difficulty
• Caminhada: approximately 12 km, 250 m positive elevation, Grau 1 difficulty
Timing method: Chip timing for Trail; no timing for Caminhada
Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station at approximately 5.5 km for both Trail and Caminhada, providing water, juice, fruits, nuts, and snacks
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 overall male and female Trail finishers (€100, €75, €50), trophies for top 3 by age group, and prize for largest team
Location
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Trail Run 16 km
Walking 12 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all participants
⏱️ Timing with chip for Trail race
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability included (with €60 franchise)
🥤 Aid stations: one station with water, juice, fruits, nuts, and snacks
🚿 Hot showers available at finish
🛟 Emergency support and broom vehicle along the course
🏆 Monetary prizes for top 3 male and female Trail finishers and trophies for age group winners
