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Event summary
The Trail da Amizade 2025 is a trail running event taking place on December 6 and 7, 2025, in Santiago da Guarda, Ansião, Portugal. The event offers multiple distances including Ultra Trail 50k, Trail Longo 32k, Trail Curto 19k, Mini Trail 12k, and a non-competitive Caminhada (walk) of approximately 12k, with a special Trail Kids race for children aged 4 and above.
Open to all with age and physical condition requirements—some distances require participants to be over 18 years old, while others allow younger runners with parental authorization. The Trail Longo and Trail Curto are part of the 6th Municipal Championship of Ansião and may also count toward other regional or national circuits. The race features mostly technical trails, tracks, and paths in the scenic Sicó region, offering a circular route starting and finishing in the village center, combining natural beauty with physical challenge.
The atmosphere is a celebration of friendship, endurance, and discovery, suitable for elite athletes and families alike. The event includes additional activities such as a Caminhada and a Trail Kids race, making it a comprehensive weekend of trail running and community engagement.
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Start times per category/distance:
• December 6: 09:00 – UTA 50k; 10:00 – Trail Kids
• December 7: 08:30 – Trail Longo 32k; 09:00 – Trail Curto 19k; 09:30 – Mini Trail 12k; 09:45 – Caminhada
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 4 and 5, 14:00–20:00
• December 6, 07:00–18:00
• December 7, 06:30–09:00
• Location: Santiago da Guarda center
Start/finish locations: Circular route starting and finishing at Av. Vasco da Gama, Santiago da Guarda
Age categories/divisions:
• UTA (50k): 18+ years
• Trail Longo (32k): 18+ years
• Trail Curto (19k): all ages with parental authorization for minors
• Mini Trail (12k) and Caminhada: all ages with parental authorization for minors
• Trail Kids: children 4+ years with parental authorization
Cut-off times:
• UTA 50k: 10 hours
• Trail Longo and Trail Curto: 7 hours
• Mini Trail: 4 hours
Registration deadline: November 30, 2025
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Predominantly technical trails, tracks, and paths in natural mountainous terrain
Course format: Circular
Timing method: Electronic disposable chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquids and solids at points along the course, no disposable cups provided; athletes must carry their own hydration containers
Location
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Trail Run 50 km
Trail Run 32 km
Trail Run 19 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 12 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, technical promotional T-shirt, and a kit with various merchandising items
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with provisional and final results displayed onsite and online
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance during the event, emergency contact on bibs, and organizational support at aid stations
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations providing solid and liquid nutrition; athletes must carry their own hydration containers
🚿 Showers available
🧳 Bag storage service before the race start
📸 Photographs available on official social media platforms
🍽️ Optional lunch served post-race with regional dishes
🏆 Awards ceremony for finishers and various categories
