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Event summary
The Trail Santa Iria 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for February 1, 2026, in Gondomar, Portugal. It offers three distances: a Long Trail of 23 km with 1100 m positive elevation gain, a Short Trail of 13 km with 600 m elevation gain, and a 10 km walk. The event is open to participants aged 18+ for the long trail, 16+ for the short trail, and 16+ or accompanied minors for the walk, welcoming both amateur and experienced trail runners.
This race is organized by Associação Branzelo Ativo and features a semi-autonomous format with aid stations providing liquids and solids along the routes. The courses run through natural and varied terrain near the village of Branzelo, offering challenging elevation and beautiful landscapes. The atmosphere is community-oriented and competitive, with podium awards for top finishers and team categories, creating a festive and motivating environment for all participants.
Additional activities include a 10 km walk suitable for families and less competitive participants, making the Trail Santa Iria an inclusive outdoor event that caters to a broad range of trail enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo (23 km): 18 years and older
• Trail Curto (13 km): 16 years and older
• Caminhada (10 km walk): 16 years and older, minors accompanied by adults
Start/finish locations: Branzelo village (Secretariat at EB1 Branzelo and Associação Branzelo Ativo headquarters)
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (23 km): 09:00
• Trail Curto (13 km): 09:45
• Caminhada (10 km): 10:15
Cut-off times: Trail Longo participants must pass the last aid station (km 18) by 13:00 or be redirected to finish.
Bib pick-up time and location: January 31, 2026, 14:00–20:00 and February 1, 2026, 07:30–09:15 at EB1 Branzelo and Associação Branzelo Ativo
Surface types: Trail running on natural terrain with elevation; not closed courses, with vehicle, animal, and pedestrian crossings
Course format: Semi-autonomous trail running with marked routes and control points
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: 23 km, 1100 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: 13 km, 600 m elevation gain
• Caminhada: 10 km, 450 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations: Trail Longo at km 8, km 18, and finish
• Trail Curto at km 8 and finish
• Caminhada at km 6 and finish
Parking and shuttle details: Parking and shuttle service available between finish zone and Escola Básica e Secundária À Beira Douro – Medas (service from 7:30 to 13:30)
Prizes: Podium ceremony for top 3 male and female finishers in each race and top 3 teams; trophies for winners and medals for 2nd and 3rd place; prize for largest team
Location
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Trail Run 23 km
Trail Run 13 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, technical t-shirt, insurance, and aid station support
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
⏱️ Timing with electronic chip for individual timing
🛟 Safety support: medical insurance included, with emergency protocols
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid nutrition at multiple points along the course
🚿 Showers available at Escola Básica e Secundária À Beira Douro – Medas with shuttle transport
📸 Image rights ceded to organization for promotion; official photos and videos expected
🚌 Shuttle service between finish area and parking zone
