Mondego Slopes Trail 2026

  • Sun, March 15, 2026
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The Trail Encostas do Mondego 2026 is a trail running event taking place on March 15, 2026, in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. It features two competitive distances: a Mini Trail of 13 km and a Trail Curto of 21 km, as well as a 10 km walking event. The Mini Trail is open to athletes over 16 years old, while the Trail Curto is for those over 18 years old.

The 13 km Mini Trail is part of the Coimbra District Trail Running Circuit and falls under the ADAC (Associação Distrital de Atletismo de Coimbra). The race courses run through the trails of Vila Verde parish, offering participants a challenging terrain with constant elevation changes and natural obstacles such as roots and stones. The atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, welcoming individual runners and teams with collective classifications and prizes.

The event also includes a walking route, making it accessible for a wider audience and promoting a sportive and community spirit. The race start and finish are located at Rua Comendador Mário Barraca, with a festive award ceremony scheduled after the race.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Mini Trail: 16 years and older
• Trail Curto: 18 years and older (age calculated as of September 30, 2026)

Start/finish locations: Rua Comendador Mário Barraca, Vila Verde, Figueira da Foz

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Curto (21 km): 09:00
• Mini Trail (13 km): 09:30
• Caminhada (10 km walk): 09:45

Cut-off times:
• Mini Trail: 3h30
• Trail Curto: 4h30

Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 14, 2026: 16:00–20:00
• March 15, 2026: 07:00–09:15
• Location: Grupo Recreativo Vilaverdense (GRV) headquarters

Surface types: Trail running on natural trails with roots, stones, and elevation changes

Race routes:
• Trail Curto: approx. 21 km
• Mini Trail: approx. 13 km
• Caminhada: 10 km

Timing method: Disposable chip timing integrated with bib number

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Mini Trail: 1 aid station with liquids and solids
• Trail Curto: 2 aid stations with liquids and solids

Prizes:
• Individual prizes for top overall male/female and age groups
• Collective team prizes based on top three athletes per gender
• Special prize for team with most registered participants across all events
• Award ceremony at 14:30 near finish line


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip, t-shirt (female and male cut available, guaranteed if registered by Feb 28), and possible additional gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and post-race lunch including soup, bifana sandwich, arroz doce, and a drink
⏱️ Timing + live results via Stop And Go timing service with chip on bib
🛟 Safety support: race organization staff at road crossings, adherence to traffic rules emphasized
🛡️ Insurance: included personal accident and civil liability insurance
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solid food at designated points (1 for mini trail, 2 for trail curto)
🚿 Showers available at the GRV pavilion
🏆 Podium awards for individual and team categories


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