
SOUSÕES TRAIL
Event summary
The Sousões Trail is a trail running event taking place on October 26, 2025, in Felgueiras, Portugal. The race offers three distances: a 26 km long trail, a 17 km sprint/young trail, and a 10 km walking route, allowing participants of various levels to engage in a challenging and scenic experience.
Open to all lovers of the sport and other interested individuals, the event does not require a license, promoting inclusivity. The course runs through forest trails and paths in the municipality of Felgueiras, including the Vale do Bugio and Ferro, areas known for their rich Romanesque art heritage, merging sport with cultural discovery.
The atmosphere is one of challenge and identity, as the race connects participants to the historical lineage of the Sousões and the medieval nobility of the region. The event provides a festive yet demanding environment, with provisions such as insurance, food supplies, finisher prizes, and showers, making it a complete and rewarding trail experience.
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Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (26 km): 9:00
• Trail Curto (17 km): 9:30
• Caminhada (10 km): 10:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 25, 2025: 10:30–13:00 and 14:30–18:30
• Location: Piscinas Municipais de Felgueiras
• October 26, 2025: 7:30–
• Location: Pavilhão Municipal de Moutelas
Start/finish locations: Near Pavilhão Municipal de Moutelas, Felgueiras
Age categories/divisions:
• Minimum age 18 for 26 km, minimum age 15 for 17 km (with parental consent for minors)
• Age categories from 20 to 69 years divided by gender and age groups (e.g., F Sub23, F Seniores, M Sub23, M Seniores, etc.)
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo (26 km): 5 hours
• Trail Curto (17 km): 3 hours 30 minutes
Registration deadline: October 17, 2025
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Forest trails, levadas, forest roads, municipal roads
Course format: Point-to-point trail through natural and cultural heritage sites
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with checkpoints throughout the course
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Longo (26 km): 3 aid stations (liquids and solids) + finish
• Trail Curto (17 km): 2 aid stations (liquids and solids) + finish
• Caminhada (10 km): 1 aid station (liquids and solids) + finish
Location
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Trail Run 26 km
Trail Run 17 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, chip, race t-shirt, finisher prize for 26 km and 17 km participants
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and commemorative t-shirt
⏱️ Electronic timing with chip and live results by category
🛟 Safety support: medical teams at aid stations, emergency contact on bib
🛡️ Personal accident and liability insurance included in registration
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solid food at multiple points depending on distance
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at Pavilhão Municipal de Moutelas
🧳 Transportation from abandonment points to finish line
📸 Photography and video coverage planned
🏆 Podium awards for top 3 male and female finishers and teams in competitive categories