Trail Costa Norte by ADSP

  • Sat, February 21, 2026
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Event summary

The Trail Costa Norte by ADSP is a trail running event taking place on February 21, 2026, in Ribeira Grande. It features multiple distances including the Trail Sprint (22 km with 749 m elevation), Mini-Trail (12 km with 351 m elevation), and a 12 km Walk, catering to a broad range of participants.

The event is open to the public with minimum age limits depending on the race type: 18 years for the Trail Sprint, 16 for the Mini-Trail, and the Walk allows children accompanied by an adult. The Trail Sprint is part of the São Miguel Trail Circuit, attracting both competitive and recreational runners.

Runners will experience diverse terrain including trails, streams, pastures, and roads, with careful attention to environmental preservation. The race offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere with post-race amenities such as hot showers and a finisher meal, making it a comprehensive trail event for all levels. There are team classifications and awards, and the event includes a mini-trail and a walk alongside the main sprint race.

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Age categories/divisions:
• TCN Trail Sprint: General male and female, Sub23 (18-22), Senior (23-34), 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65+ age groups, plus teams
• TCN Mini-Trail: General male and female classification only

Start/finish locations: Start at Junta de Freguesia da Ribeira Seca (Trail Sprint), parking in front of Ribeira Grande market (Mini-Trail and Walk). Finish at parking in front of Ribeira Grande market

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Sprint: 09:30
• Mini-Trail and Walk: 10:00

Cut-off times: 5 hours (finish line closes at 14:30)

Bib pick-up time and location: February 20, 14:00–19:00, location to be announced

Surface types: Trails, paths, streams, pastures, and some road sections

Course format: Single loop courses with GPS tracks available; must follow marked trails

Race routes:
• Trail Sprint: 22 km, 749 m elevation gain
• Mini-Trail: 12 km, 351 m elevation gain
• Walk: 12 km, 351 m elevation gain

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with control points

Prizes: Finisher prize for all participants; trophies for age groups and teams; awards ceremony at 14:00 on race day


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: includes a technical event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: participation award for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: first aid kits at each aid station and emergency support teams
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration
🥤 Aid stations: water and food available, athletes must carry their own hydration containers
🚿 Showers: hot water showers available at finish line
🧖 Post-race meal provided at finish area
🏆 Podium awards for age groups and teams


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