IX MINHO AND LIMA TRAIL

  • Sun, March 1, 2026
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Event summary

The IX Minho e Lima Trail is a trail running event scheduled for March 1, 2026, in Ponte de Lima, Portugal. It features three distinct courses: a Long Trail of approximately 30 km, a Short Trail of about 16 km, and a Solidarity Walk of 11 km, catering to diverse levels of trail runners and walkers.

Open to athletes aged 18 and above (21+ for the Long Trail), the event is part of the 2025/2026 Regional Trail Championship of the Viana do Castelo Athletics Association, attracting both competitive runners and enthusiasts. The courses traverse trails, rural paths, and forest roads around Ponte de Lima and Vila Verde, boasting significant elevation gains, with the Long Trail featuring a 1600 m positive climb, offering a challenging and scenic mountain trail experience.

The race atmosphere is inclusive and community-oriented, highlighted by the Solidarity Walk whose proceeds support the Ponte de Lima Volunteer Firefighters. The event includes individual and team competitions with awards across various age categories, fostering a festive and competitive spirit among participants.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Sprint: 18 years and older
• Trail Longo: 21 years and older

Start/finish locations: Largo de Camões, Ponte de Lima

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (30 km): 09:00
• Trail Sprint (16 km) and Caminhada Solidária (11 km): 09:30

Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo: 2h30 at 14 km, 3h45 at 21 km

Bib pick-up time and location:
• February 28, 2026: 15:00–19:30 at Largo de Camões
• March 1, 2026: 07:00–08:15 for Trail Longo, until 09:15 for Trail Sprint at Largo de Camões

Participants limit:
• Trail Longo 30 km – 400
• Trail Curto 16 km – 600
• Caminhada Solidária 11 km – 600

Registration deadline: February 23, 2026

Surface types: Trails, rural paths, forest roads

Course format: Circular for Trail Longo and Caminhada Solidária; linear for Trail Curto

Race routes:
• Trail Longo: 30 km circular, 1600 m positive elevation
• Trail Curto: 16 km linear, 700 m positive elevation
• Caminhada Solidária: 11 km circular, 400 m positive elevation

Timing method: Electronic chip timing, chip worn on shoe, returned after race

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations confirmed two weeks before event; no plastic cups, athletes must carry own hydration container

Prizes: Medals, trophies, and awards for multiple age and team categories at Largo de Camões after race


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, timing chip, race T-shirt, finisher medal, additional gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and T-shirt included
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing with chip worn on shoe
🛟 Safety support: emergency and medical teams available on course and finish area
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: hydration points without plastic cups; athletes must carry their own bottles
🚿 Showers available at Ponte de Lima Municipal Pavilion
🏆 Awards for individual and team categories across multiple age groups


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