
Pedra da Ferida Trail 2025
Event summary
The Trail Pedra da Ferida 2025 is a trail running event taking place on November 16, 2025, in Espinhal, Penela, Portugal. It offers three race options catering to different levels of endurance and challenge: a 20 km Trail Curto with 1000 m of positive elevation gain, a 13 km Mini Trail with 600 m elevation gain, and an 8 km Caminhada (hike) with 400 m elevation gain.
The event is open to all participants meeting the age and health requirements, with the Mini Trail open to those aged 16 and above, and the Trail Curto requiring participants to be at least 18 years old. It is officially part of the Circuito Distrital de Trail Running de Coimbra, organized by the Associação Distrital de Atletismo de Coimbra, ensuring a competitive and recognized platform.
Participants will experience stunning and authentic natural landscapes in the Serra do Espinhal area, including landmarks such as the Pedra da Ferida waterfall, Praia Fluvial da Louçainha, and the picturesque Aldeia das Relvas. The race atmosphere combines sport, nature, and culture with a strong community spirit, supported by the local volunteer firefighters. The event also features a social cause, with proceeds aiding the acquisition of rescue equipment.
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Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Curto 20 km, 1000 m+: 09:15
• Mini Trail 13 km, 600 m+: 09:45
• Caminhada 8 km, 400 m+: 09:50
Bib pick-up time and location:
• November 14, 2025, 17:00–20:00 (location to be defined)
• November 15, 2025, 15:00–18:00 at Parque Verde Quinta da Cerca, Espinhal
• November 16, 2025, 07:00–09:00 at Parque Verde Quinta da Cerca, Espinhal
Start/finish locations: Rua do Comércio, Vila do Espinhal (start); Parque Verde Quinta da Cerca, Espinhal (finish)
Age categories/divisions:
• Mini Trail: 16 years and older
• Trail Curto: 18 years and older
Cut-off times:
• Trail Curto 20 km: 5 hours (with 12 km barrier at 3h30)
• Mini Trail 13 km: 5 hours
Registration deadline: November 7, 2025
Surface types: Technical trails, forest paths, some open road sections
Course format: Circular courses
Timing method: Electronic timing with detection systems and/or official observation
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquids at designated points; toilets near start/finish area
Location
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Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 13 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official bib, technical event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: event t-shirt and official participation bib
⏱️ Electronic timing with official classification
🛟 Safety support: medical teams, volunteer firefighters, and organizational staff
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability coverage included
🥤 Aid stations: hydration liquids at official points; athletes must carry their own cups or bottles
🚿 Showers available at Polidesportivo do Parque Verde Quinta da Cerca
📸 Official photo and video coverage rights reserved by organization
🏆 Trophies for top 3 overall male and female, age group winners, and best teams