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Event summary
The XII Trail do Sor returns on 7 September 2025 in Ponte de Sor, Portalegre, offering a rich mix of natural trails along the Sor River and surrounding valleys. Organized by CATRP with local support, the event features a wide range of distances: Long Trail (31 km), Short Trail (15 km), Junior Trail (4 km & 2 km), and a challenging Mini-Trail/Walk (10 km).
Part of the ATRP’s National Trail Circuit (series 150 & 100) and AADP’s district trail circuits, it welcomes both amateur and club athletes aged 7 and up. Courses vary in difficulty, with marked technical paths, solid elevation gain, and beautiful Alentejo scenery.
With team rankings, age categories, solid aid support, and optional meals or merchandise, this is a community-driven event with strong sporting value and a festive rural atmosphere.
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Distances Trail Longo 31 km; Trail Curto 15 km; Trail Júnior 4 km & 2 km; Mini-Trail/Caminhada 10 km
Start time 08:00 Long Trail; 08:20 Short Trail; 08:35 Junior Trail & Mini-Trail/Walk
Bib pick-up 6 Sep (18:00–22:00) and 7 Sep (05:30–08:35) at Mercado Municipal, Ponte de Sor
Start/finish All races (except Junior Trail) start and finish behind Mercado Municipal; Junior starts at Arneiro (TBC)
Age categories Juvenil to 70+ for Long & Short; Benjamins, Infantis, Iniciados for Junior
Cut-off Trail Longo: 7h
Timing Electronic chip timing (except Walk)
Course format Looped trails with technical and hilly terrain
Surface Mountain trails, valleys, forest paths, rural roads
Elevation Long Trail: +1100 m; Short Trail: +800 m; Junior: +50 m; Mini/Walk: +400 m
Aid stations Trail Longo: 3 full aid + 3 water points; Trail Curto: 2 full + 2 water; Junior: 1 water + 1 finish; Mini/Walk: 2 full
Toilets & showers Available (location TBC); solo duro overnight stay available
Drop bag Not available
Registration Until 3 Sep or until limits reached (Long: 400; Short: 200; Junior: 50; Walk: 150)
Insurance Included (amateur sports policy)
Mandatory gear Mobile phone, whistle, thermal blanket
Optional gear Hydration system, weather-appropriate clothing
Regulation 📎
Location
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Walking 10 km
Kids Race 4 km
Kids Race 2 km
Trail Run 15 km
Trail Run 31 km
Benefits
🎽 Dorsal with chip (except Walk), personalized bib
🏅 Finisher medal and commemorative gift for all finishers
⏱️ Electronic timing with rankings by category and team
🛟 Safety with on-course marshals and emergency contacts
🛡️ Sports insurance included for all athletes
🥤 Multiple aid stations with water and food
🚿 Showers available (location TBC)
🧳 Solo duro lodging available before race
📸 Official photo and media rights for promo
🚌 Shuttle for Junior Trail start
🏆 Podium awards by age, gender, and teams; special senior awards
