IV Trail Veredas de Nexe

  • Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 16, 2025
  • Free — 25 
  • 6 races
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Event summary

The IV Trail Veredas de Nexe is a trail running event scheduled to take place on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro, Portugal. The event offers multiple race distances including a 35+ km Trail, 18+ km Trail Sprint, 10 km Mini Trail, a 6 km Walk, and special Trail Kids races for younger participants.

This event is open to a wide range of athletes, including youth aged 16 and older with parental consent, and features classifications and awards for different age categories and teams. It is integrated into the Taça Alengarve, the Algarve Trail Sprint Circuit 2025/2026, and the ATRP Circuit.

The course traverses diverse terrain including narrow and wide trails, dirt paths, rocky areas, and some asphalt sections, set in a Mediterranean natural amphitheater with stunning views over the Ria Formosa and Atlantic Ocean. The atmosphere includes competitive races and family-friendly activities such as the Trail Kids event, making it inclusive and festive.

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Start times per category/distance:
• 15 November 2025
– 16:00: Trail Kids SUB10
– 16:30: Trail Kids SUB12/SUB14/SUB16
• 16 November 2025
– 08:00: Trail (35+ km)
– 08:30: Trail Sprint (18+ km)
– 09:00: Mini Trail (10 km)
– 09:30: Caminhada (6 km)

Bib pick-up time and location:
• 15 November 2025, 14:00–20:00
• 16 November 2025, 06:30–09:30
• Location: Edifício da Junta de Freguesia de Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Estrada da Relva 8, Poço de Mouro

Start/finish locations: Junta de Freguesia de Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Estrada da Relva 8, Poço de Mouro

Age categories/divisions:
• Trail and Trail Sprint (Male/Female): Sub 23 (16–23), Senior (23–34), 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 years
• Mini Trail (Male/Female): 18+ years
• Trail Kids (Male/Female): SUB10 (5–9 years), SUB12 (10–11), SUB14 (12–13), SUB16 (14–15)

Cut-off times:
• Trail Sprint: 12:30
• Trail: 14:00

Registration deadline: 9 November 2025

Surface types: Narrow and wide trails, dirt paths, rocky zones, some asphalt

Course format: Point-to-point with marked trails using orange ribbons, directional signs, and markings

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with multiple control points

Parking and shuttle details:
• Parking available at Polidesportivo, Rua João Baleizão, and Junta de Freguesia de Santa Bárbara de Nexe

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Water available at multiple points along the course; aid stations at specified km marks with liquids and solids


Santa Barbara de Nexe

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib, technical event t-shirt, and other promotional items
🏅 Finisher prize: all participants receive a finisher prize
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via chip timing
🛟 Safety support: organization members along routes, security forces (GNR), and emergency medical support
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids provided at various distances along the courses
🚿 Showers available at Polidesportivo in Santa Bárbara de Nexe
🧖 Massage and post-race meals: post-race meals service available starting 12:30 on race day
🏆 Awards for top finishers overall and by age category, as well as team awards


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