
VIII Trail Boneca D`ouro
Event summary
The VIII Trail Boneca D’Ouro 2025 will take place on September 14, 2025, in Penafiel, Portugal, and is organised by ADSebolido – Associação para o Desenvolvimento de Sebolido. This edition features four trail formats, including distances of 46 km, 24 km, 12 km, and a 10 km hike.
The routes explore the Serra da Boneca, valleys, villages, and landmarks such as the Rio Mau Valley, Banjas Caves, Preserved Village of Cabroelo, the Boneca Swing and Viewpoint, and the Fragas da Abitureira above the Douro River. Combining physical challenge and scenic reward, this is one of northern Portugal’s top trail events.
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Distances:
• UTSB – Ultra Trail Serra da Boneca: 46 km (D+ 2100 m)
• TSBD – Trail Sprint Boneca Douro: 24 km (D+ 1150 m)
• MTBD – Mini Trail Boneca Douro: 12 km (D+ 450 m)
• Walk: 10 km (D+ 250 m)
Date & Location:
September 14, 2025 – Sebolido, Penafiel
Participant Profile:
UTSB and TSBD: 18+
MTBD: 16+
Walk: 14+ (younger allowed if accompanied)
Start Times:
• UTSB – 08:00
• TSBD – 09:00
• MTBD – 09:30
• Walk – 09:35
Bib Pick-Up:
At the event venue (exact time TBD via organization)
Age Categories (competitive races only):
• SEN – 18 to 39
• M/F40 – 40 to 49
• M/F50 – 50+
Cut-off Times:
• UTSB – 8h
• TSBD – 5h
• MTBD – 3h
Course Type:
Mountain trails, technical and steep terrain
Surface:
Natural trails, rocky and uneven ground
Timing Method:
Chip timing for competitive events
Location
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Ultra Trail 46 km
Trail Sprint 24 km
Mini-Trail 12 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: race bib, technical t-shirt, and branded drawstring bag
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers
⏱️ Chip timing and live results by category
🛟 On-course safety: medical support and fire brigade
🛡️ Personal accident and liability insurance
🥤 Aid stations with food and hydration adapted to each distance
🚿 Access to showers and changing rooms post-race
📸 Official photography throughout the course
🏆 Trophies for the top 3 in each category and overall, plus awards for fastest and largest teams