VI Nascente and Vale do Neiva Trail

  • Sun, April 26, 2026
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Event summary

The VI Trail Nascente e Vale do Neiva is a trail running event scheduled for April 26, 2026, in Ribeira do Neiva, Vila Verde, Portugal. The event offers multiple distances including a 45 km Ultra Trail, 28 km Trail, 18 km Trail Sprint, 13 km Trail Jovem, and a 10 km non-competitive Walk, all starting and finishing at the Complexo Desportivo da Ribeira do Neiva.

This race is open to all athletes with no physical limitations and includes various age categories, making it accessible for a wide range of participants. It is part of the ATRP and the AABraga district championship, offering competitive opportunities with individual and team classifications. The race courses run through the beautiful Vale do Neiva, featuring rich natural landscapes such as forests, farms, ancient Roman trails, and riverside paths, including a unique route passing the source of the Neiva River.

The atmosphere of the event is welcoming and family-friendly, encouraging participants to enjoy the scenic environment with friends and family. Besides the main races, the event includes a non-timed walk, making it inclusive for all fitness levels.

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Age categories/divisions:
• SUB 23 MASC (20–22 years)
• SUB 23 FEM (20–22 years)
• SENIOR MASC (23–34 years)
• SENIOR FEM (23–34 years)
• M35 MASC/FEM (35–39 years)
• M40 MASC/FEM (40–44 years)
• M45 MASC/FEM (45–49 years)
• M50 MASC/FEM (50–54 years)
• M55 MASC/FEM (55–59 years)
• M60 MASC/FEM (60–64 years)
• M65 MASC/FEM (65–69 years)
• M70 MASC/FEM (70–90 years)
• JUVENIS MASC/FEM (16–17 years) – only for Trail Jovem
• JUNIORES MASC/FEM (18–19 years) – only for Trail Jovem
• Caminhada (all ages, non-competitive)

Start/finish locations: Complexo Desportivo do Grupo Desportivo e Recreativo da Ribeira do Neiva

Start times per category/distance:
• Ultra Trail 45 km: 07:00
• Trail 28 km: 09:00
• Trail Sprint 18 km: 09:30
• Trail Jovem 13 km: 09:45
• Caminhada 10 km: 09:50

Cut-off times: 10 hours maximum for all timed races; Ultra Trail has a 7-hour cut-off at 30 km (Serra do Oural)

Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 25, 2026, 15:00–19:00
• April 26, 2026, 06:00–09:30
• Location: Complexo Desportivo da Ribeira do Neiva

Registration deadline: April 19, 2026, 23:59

Surface types: Rural paths, fields, forest trails, and forest roads in the Vale do Neiva region

Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails with marked sustainable signage

Race routes: Ultra Trail 45 km, Trail 28 km, Trail Sprint 18 km, Trail Jovem 13 km, Caminhada 10 km (non-competitive)

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with general and age group classifications

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets at start/finish
• Aid stations distributed along the routes with varying numbers depending on distance

Parking and shuttle details: Parking available on adjacent streets near start/finish

Prizes: Individual and team trophies for top 3 male and female finishers overall and by age group; trophies to top 3 teams; medal for all finishers


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, technical t-shirt (for registrations validated by April 20), and race wristband
🏅 Finisher prize: participation medal
⏱️ Timing + live results by category available online via SincTime platform
🛟 Safety support: medical emergency team including physiotherapists and fire brigade support
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration for non-federated athletes
🥤 Aid stations: multiple stations along routes with solid food and liquids (no plastic cups provided)
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at the sports complex
📸 Photography coverage authorized by organization
🏆 Trophies awarded to top finishers and teams


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