TRILHOS DOS REIS
Event summary
Trilhos dos Reis 2026 is a trail running event taking place on January 10 and 11, 2026, in Portalegre, Portugal. The event features multiple distances including the Ultra Trilhos dos Reis (48 km), Trilhos dos Reis (31 km), Mini Trilhos dos Reis (18 km), a 12 km walk, and a night run for kids (Kids Night Run) in the city center.
The races are open to all qualified athletes with age restrictions depending on the distance, starting from 18 or 20 years for the longer distances and no restrictions for the walk. The event provides a challenging and fun trail experience across mountainous and agricultural terrain with varying surfaces and elevation profiles, including significant altitude gain.
The atmosphere is inclusive with competitive individual and team classifications, awards for general and age categories, and additional activities like a kids’ night run, making it family-friendly and festive. The event is organized by DAP – Associação de Desporto e Aventura de Portalegre and is well supported with safety measures and technical assistance.
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Start times per category/distance:
• U.T.R. 48 km: 08:30
• T.R. 31 km: 09:15
• M.T.R. 18 km: 10:00
• Caminhada 12 km: 10:00
• Kids Night Run: 18:00 on January 10
Bib pick-up time and location: January 10, 15:00–20:00 and January 11, 07:00 at Mercado Municipal de Portalegre
Start/finish locations: Arena dos Reis, Portalegre
Age categories/divisions:
• Juvenil (16-17 years, up to 18 km)
• Júnior (18-19 years, up to 25 km)
• Sub 23 (20-22 years)
• Seniores (23-34 years)
• M35, M40, M45, M50, M55, M60, M65, M70+ (and corresponding female categories)
Cut-off times: Overall time limit of 8h30m (until 17:30 on January 11); 5th aid station cut-off for U.T.R. at 16:30
Registration deadline: December 31, 2025
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Mountain and agricultural trails with varied terrain
Course format: Point-to-point or looped trail courses depending on distance
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with multiple control points
Parking and shuttle details: Shuttle transport for accompanying persons on race day
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations every 7-8 km with solid and liquid refreshments; no cups provided—athletes must carry their own hydration means
Location
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Trail Run 48 km
Trail Run 31 km
Trail Run 18 km
Walking 12 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: race bib, technical event t-shirt, and optional backpack
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and event completion prize
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via chip timing
🛟 Safety support: volunteer marshals, medical teams, and traffic control
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration at regular intervals (7-8 km)
🚿 Hot showers available after the race
🏆 Awards for general classification, age groups, and teams
🚌 Shuttle transport for accompanying persons
🍽️ Optional lunch and final party after the race
