VILA URBANA TRAIL

  • Sat, October 11, 2025
  • Free — 10 
  • 3 races
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Event summary

The Vila Urbana Trail returns on October 11, 2025, for its 8th edition in Ponte de Lima, Portugal. More than just a race, this event blends sport, culture, and community by guiding athletes through the historic streets, monuments, and cultural landmarks of Portugal’s oldest town.

The program includes the flagship 10 km competitive race, an 8 km Solidarity Walk, and several youth races (500 m to 3.5 km) designed for younger athletes. With nightfall adding a mystical atmosphere, runners will experience both athletic challenge and cultural immersion. Proceeds from the solidarity component will support a cause chosen by the Rotary Club of Ponte de Lima, reinforcing the event’s strong social mission.

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Age divisions:

Sub-10, Sub-12, Sub-14, Sub-16, Sub-18, Sub-20, Sub-23, Senior, Masters.

Distances:

10 km (main race), 8 km solidarity walk, youth races (500 m, 1.5 km, 2.5 km, 3.5 km).

Start/finish location: Largo de Camões, Ponte de Lima.

Start times (Oct 11, 2025):

16:30 – 500 m (Sub-10 & Sub-12)

16:45 – 1.5 km (Sub-14)

17:05 – 2.5 km (Sub-16)

17:20 – 3.5 km (Sub-18)

19:30 – 10 km race & 8 km solidarity walk

Cut-off time: no official time limit (sweepers may remove participants for safety reasons).

Bib pick-up: Oct 11, 15:00–18:40 at Largo de Camões.

Participant limit: not specified.

Registration deadline: Oct 6, 2025.

Registration fees:

10 km – €10

8 km walk – €8

Youth races – free

Surface type: mixed urban & semi-urban trails, moderate elevation, technical sections.

Course format: circular, start & finish at Largo de Camões.

Timing method: chip timing (mandatory on shoe, refundable upon return).

Aid stations: on course (bring own flask/cup).

Mandatory gear: event T-shirt, headlamp, mobile phone.

Recommended gear: hydration flask/reservoir.

Prizes: trophies and awards for top 3 overall and by age group (men & women), plus team rankings.


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Benefits

👕 Exclusive Technical T-shirt – all participants in the 10 km race and the 8 km solidarity walk receive a high-quality event shirt.

🏅 Finisher Medal & Post-Race Snack – celebrate your achievement with a commemorative medal and refreshments at the finish line.

💧 On-course Aid Stations – well-marked refreshment points with hydration support (bring your own cup/flask – no plastic cups provided).

🚿 Shower Access – facilities available at the Ponte de Lima Municipal Pavilion.

🎗️ Solidarity Participation – by joining the 8 km walk, you directly support a charitable cause promoted by the Rotary Club.

🏛️ Cultural Experience – unique chance to run through Ponte de Lima’s illuminated historic center, passing monuments and landmarks.


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