
Trilho dos Linces
Event summary
The Trilho dos Linces 2025 will be held on November 30, 2025, in São João dos Montes, Vila Franca de Xira, organized by the Linces Team Associação Desportiva with the support of the municipality, parish council, and local associations.
The event features three challenges: the Long Trail (23 km), the Short Trail (13 km), and a 13 km Walk. Designed to highlight the natural beauty of the region, the courses include forest trails, dirt roads, and scenic viewpoints, offering both technical and accessible routes.
Combining sport, community, and environmental respect, the Trilho dos Linces is a festive trail event that attracts athletes of all levels, from competitive trail runners to recreational walkers.
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Races & categories:
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Long Trail 23 km – 18+ (chip-timed)
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Short Trail 13 km – 18+ (chip-timed)
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Walk 13 km – open to all ages (non-timed)
Date & start times (Nov 30, 2025, Sunday):
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07:00 – Secretariat opens
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09:00 – Start Long Trail 23 km
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09:15 – Start Short Trail 13 km
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09:20 – Start Walk 13 km
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12:30 – Awards ceremony
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13:30 – Cut-off time & event closure
Start/finish location: São João dos Montes, Vila Franca de Xira
Participant limit: 700 total (across all distances)
Registration fees:
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Long Trail – €16 → €17 → €19
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Short Trail – €12 → €13 → €15
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Walk – €9 → €10 → €12
(Phases: Jul 1–Sep 30 → Oct 1–Nov 16 → Nov 17–23, 2025)
Bib pick-up:
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Nov 29 (14:00–19:00) – secretariat in São João dos Montes
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Nov 30 (07:00–08:30) – same location
Aid stations:
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Long Trail – 3 (2 liquid, 1 solid)
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Short Trail – 1 liquid
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Walk – 1 liquid
Mandatory equipment: bib visible, mobile phone, reusable cup/bottle (no cups provided).
Timing: electronic chip (Long & Short Trail).
Prizes:
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Finisher prize for all participants
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Top 3 M/F overall in Long & Short Trail
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Age groups (MSen/Fsen <39, M/F40, M/F50, M/F60+) – top 3
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Team trophy – best 3 results per team
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Largest team award
Location
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Linces Ultra Trail 50 km
Linces Trail Run 35 km
Linces Trail Sprint 21 km
Linces Mini Trail 12 km
Linces Walking 12 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, chip (Trail races), insurance, t-shirt, refreshments.
🏅 Finisher prize for all participants.
⏱️ Chip timing for Trail 23 km & 13 km.
🥤 Liquid & solid aid stations on course and finish.
🛡️ Sports insurance included.
🚿 Showers available at the venue.
📸 Photography & media coverage.
🏆 Awards ceremony for individuals & teams.
🌿 Eco-friendly policy: no disposable cups, reusable containers required.