Trail “Castro Recarei”

  • Sun, November 9, 2025
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Event summary

The VII Trail Castro Recarei, held on November 9, 2025, in São Martinho da Gândara, Oliveira de Azeméis, offers a scenic trail running experience through lush woodlands, irrigation canals, ancient mills, and fresh-water springs. Organized by the Centro Desportivo e Cultural de São Martinho da Gândara, this event attracts both competitive and recreational runners, with distances suited for different fitness levels.

Participants can choose from:

Trail Sprint 20 km (D+ 1000 m)

Trail Sprint 13 km (D+ 720 m)

10 km Hike (D+ 400 m)

The circular route starts and finishes at Campo das Alminhas, the CDC’s home base. The event is capped at 400 total participants (100 for the 20 km, 150 for the 13 km, and 150 for the hike), ensuring a community-focused and environmentally conscious experience.

This trail is ideal for nature lovers and trail enthusiasts looking to explore unique terrain — from forest paths to water-lined tracks — in a festive, local atmosphere. Hikers and runners will cross paths at shared points, creating a welcoming dynamic for all levels.

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  • Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025

  • Start/Finish: Campo das Alminhas (CDC headquarters)

Start Times:

  • 08:30 – Trail Sprint 20 km

  • 08:50 – Trail Sprint 13 km

  • 09:00 – Hike 10 km

Cut-off Times:

  • 20 km: 4h30

  • 13 km: 3h30

  • Hike: 4h30

Bib Pick-Up:

  • Saturday, Nov 8: 14:00–18:00

  • Sunday, Nov 9: 07:30–08:55

Course:

  • Mixed terrain (forest paths, irrigation channels, dirt roads, and small road crossings)

  • No road closures; runners must respect traffic rules

Checkpoints & Safety:

  • Random control points and volunteers with sensors

  • Mandatory safety items for trail runners: thermal blanket, whistle, mobile phone

Aid Stations:

  • Liquid and solid station at Alto de Vila Cova

  • Second liquid-only station at Casa Milheira

  • Participants must bring their own cup

Weather: Autumn in Portugal, so expect cool and damp conditions; windbreakers advised.


Oliveira Azemeis

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete Kit:

  • Technical gear (compression socks)

  • Sandwich, drink (beer/juice), soup

  • Partner gifts

  • Personalized bib

🥇 Finisher Medal:

  • For all trail and hike finishers

🕒 Timing & Results:

  • Official results by category and team

🛟 Safety & Support:

  • Emergency transport

  • Volunteer and firefighter support

🧾 Insurance:

  • Mandatory personal accident insurance for non-federated runners

🥤 Aid Stations:

  • Liquids and solids at designated points

  • Post-race refreshment area

🚿 Facilities:

  • Hot showers at the venue

📸 Photos:

  • Event photo coverage

🏆 Awards & Podiums:

  • Top 3 overall (M/F) in 13 km and 20 km

  • Age group awards (Seniors, V30, V40, V50, V60)

  • Team awards for top 3 clubs in each trail

🥪 Extras:

  • On-site bar with regional snacks (chouriço bread, drinks, coffee)


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