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Event summary
The IV Trail Praia Mag8 is a trail running event scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Magoito, Sintra, Lisbon. The event includes competitive races of 19 km (Trail Sprint k19) and 13 km (Trail k13), as well as a non-competitive 11 km walk, offering options for both experienced trail runners and newcomers.
This event is open to all athletes aged 18 and over and is part of the 2nd edition of the Circuito Trail das Freguesias, being the fourth race in the series. The courses feature medium difficulty with elevation gains of 530 m for the 19 km and 400 m for the 13 km, running through scenic trails within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, including coastal paths, pine forests, vineyards, and views of the Atlantic Ocean.
The race atmosphere promotes camaraderie, nature contact, and adventure spirit, welcoming participants of various levels. Alongside the individual races, a walk for all ages, including minors accompanied by adults, runs concurrently, making the event inclusive and family-friendly.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub23 M/F (18-22 years)
• Seniors M/F (23-39 years)
• Veterans M/F 40 (40-44 years)
• Veterans M/F 45 (45-49 years)
• Veterans M/F 50 (50-54 years)
• Veterans M/F 55 (55-59 years)
• Veterans M/F 60 (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Praia do Magoito, Bar da Praia, Magoito, Sintra
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Sprint K19: 09:30
• Trail K13: 09:45
• Caminhada K11 (walk): 10:00
Cut-off times:
• Trail Sprint K19: 4 hours
• Trail K13: 2 hours 30 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 23, 15:30–17:30 at Bar da Praia (Magoito)
• May 24, 07:30–09:30 at Bar da Praia (Magoito)
Participants limit:
• Trail Sprint K19: 500
• Trail K13: 500
• Caminhada K11: 120
Registration deadline: May 14, 2026
Surface types: Trail paths including pine forest, dirt trails, coastal single tracks, vineyards, rocky downhills, and beach boardwalks
Course format: Circular loop courses
Race routes:
• Trail Sprint K19: 19 km with 530 m elevation gain, coastal and forest trails, parts of GR11-E9
• Trail K13: 12.7 km with 400 m elevation gain, similar terrain to K19 but shorter loop
• Caminhada K11: 11 km walk using sections of the trail routes
Timing method: Electronic chip timing embedded in bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets at start/finish area (Bar da Praia)
• Aid stations with liquids and solids at Km 6.8 and Km 14 for Trail K19
• Aid stations at Km 6.8 and finish for Trail K13 and Caminhada K11
Parking and shuttle details: Parking available at beach access lots near Praia do Magoito
Prizes: Symbolic prizes for top 3 overall male and female finishers, top 3 per age category, and top 3 teams; medals for all finishers
Location
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Trail Run 19 km
Trail Run 13 km
Walking 11 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with disposable chip, event buff (gola), optional technical t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: emergency and medical teams on course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies at key points (no plastic cups; athletes must carry their own hydration system)
🚿 Showers: sea bathing and outdoor showers near the event center
📸 Official photographers covering the event
🏆 Podium awards for top finishers overall, by age group, and teams
