LOUZANTRAIL 2026

  • Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8, 2026
  • 20 50 
  • 4 races
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Event summary

The Louzantrail 2026 is a mountain trail running event scheduled for March 6-8, 2026, in the scenic Vila da Lousã, Portugal. It offers three competitive trail distances: a Long Trail of 32 km with 2100 m positive elevation, a Short Trail of 20 km with 1100 m elevation, and a Mini Trail XS of 13 km with 700 m elevation, catering to a range of athletes.

Open to participants aged 16 and above (with the Mini Trail XS from 16 years and others from 18 years), the event welcomes all levels of trail runners prepared for challenging terrain with significant elevation gain. The trails weave through the historic Lousã area, passing villages, levadas, technical trails, forest roads, streams, and ancient paths, offering a unique cultural and natural experience.

The race atmosphere is competitive yet respectful, emphasizing eco-responsibility and fair play. Besides individual competitions, there is a Trail Kids event with adjusted distances for younger participants and a demanding two-stage event, LZT By Stages, combining the 32 km and 20 km runs for an intense challenge. Podium ceremonies recognize top finishers by gender, age categories, and teams, enhancing the community spirit.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Mini Trail XS 13 km: 16 years and older
• Trail Short 20 km: 18 years and older
• Trail Long 32 km: 18 years and older
• LZT By Stages (32 km + 20 km): 18 years and older

Start/finish locations: Starts at Palácio da Lousã Boutique Hotel, Rua Visc. de Espinhal; finishes at Parque Municipal de Exposições da Lousã, piso 0

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Long 32 km: March 7, 08:00
• Trail Short 20 km: March 8, 09:00
• Mini Trail XS 13 km: March 8, 10:00

Cut-off times:
• Trail Long 32 km: 7 hours (finish by 15:00)
• Trail Short 20 km: 5 hours (finish by 14:00)
• Mini Trail XS 13 km: 4 hours (finish by 14:00)

Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 6, 19:00–21:00 (secretariat opening)
• March 7, 06:30–10:00 (secretariat)
• Location: Parque Municipal de Exposições da Lousã

Participants limit:
• Trail Long 32 km: 400
• Trail Short 20 km: 450
• Mini Trail XS 13 km: 250

Registration deadline: February 25, 2026

Surface types: Mixed mountain terrain including technical trails, forest roads, rural paths, and historic village trails

Course format: Single stage loop courses with positive elevation gains of 700 m to 2100 m depending on distance

Race routes: Cross the historic Lousã area, villages, levadas, streams, and old local paths

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with dorsal chip

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with solids and liquids at strategic points such as Letras, FA, Casa do Guarda, Talasnal, and finish line

Prizes: Podiums for top 3 in male/female individual and team categories, age group categories; Finisher prizes for all finishers


Lousã

Races

Trail Run 32 kms + 20 kms

07 Mar, 2026
8:00
50 

Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number included with registration
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and mini meal at the finish
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: medical post at finish area and race monitoring
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability included in registration
🥤 Aid stations: solids and liquids at multiple points along the course
🚿 Showers available at finish
🧖 Mini meal provided post-race
🏆 Podium awards for overall, team, and age categories


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