
Bell and Chestnut Trail
Event summary
The V Trail do Sino e da Castanha is a trail running event scheduled for November 9, 2025, in Tarouca, Portugal. It features several distances including a 17 km Trail Médio, an 11 km Mini Trail, along with Caminhada (11 km) and Mini Caminhada (5 km) options.
The event is open to all individuals aged 16 and older, with Caminhada and Mini Caminhada also allowing younger participants if accompanied by an adult responsible for them. The race courses traverse the trails and paths around the union of parishes of Granja Nova, Vila Chã da Beira, and Formilo, offering scenic and natural terrain for participants.
This trail offers a festive and inclusive atmosphere with various categories and prizes, including age group awards and trophies for the top overall finishers. It also features social activities like a communal lunch and awards ceremonies, making it a community-oriented event suitable for a wide range of athletes and walkers.
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Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Médio (17 km): 10:00
• Mini Trail (11 km) and Caminhada (11 km): 10:05
• Mini Caminhada (5 km): 10:10
Bib pick-up time and location:
• November 8, 08:30–19:00 at Piscinas Municipais de Tarouca
• November 9, 08:30–09:45 at Largo do Terreiro – Granja Nova
Start/finish locations: Largo do Terreiro (41° 1’52.94″N | 7°43’17.47″W)
Age categories/divisions:
• 16–29 years (M SUB 30 / F SUB 30)
• 30–39 years (M SÉNIOR / F SÉNIOR)
• 40–49 years (M 40 / F 40)
• 50–59 years (M 50 / F 50)
• 60+ years (VETERANOS / VETERANAS)
Cut-off times: Trail Médio must be completed within 4 hours with intermediate time barriers at control points
Registration deadline: November 5, 2025
Surface types: Trail paths and pedestrian routes in rural and natural settings
Course format: Point-to-point with start and finish at the same location
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with real-time tracking
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solids and liquids at control points; toilets at start/finish and transitions
Location
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Trail Run 17 km
Trail Run 11 km
Walking 11 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official event t-shirt, bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: Finisher award for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by category through electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: support, rescue, and emergency teams with contact info on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid food and liquids at supply points
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available
📸 Photography and video coverage by the organization
🧖 Post-race convivial lunch and award ceremonies