Vila Wild Trail

  • Sun, October 26, 2025
  • 10 € – 16 €
  • 4 races
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Event summary

The Vila Wild Trail, now in its 3rd edition, is a scenic and challenging trail event held in the medieval village of Vilar Maior (Sabugal, Portugal) on October 26, 2025. Set around the iconic Vilar Maior Castle, this event offers a unique fusion of natural beauty, historical surroundings, and technical trail running.

Part of the 5 Quinas – 6 Trails | 1 Challenge circuit, this race contributes to the overall standings of the regional championship promoted by the Sabugal Municipality.

Event Highlights:
🏃‍♂️ Trail types: Trail Long (24 km), Trail Short (14 km), Mini Trail (9 km), and a non-competitive hiking route.

🏰 Start/Finish: All races begin and end at Vilar Maior Castle, creating an epic atmosphere.

👟 Open to all: From beginners (Mini Trail, Hiking) to seasoned trail runners.

🌿 Scenic routes: Riverbanks, granite outcrops, native forests, and elevation challenges.

🏅 Also features a children’s trail (ages 3–8) inside the castle grounds.

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Race Day:
🗓️ October 26, 2025 (Sunday)
📍 Location: Vilar Maior, Sabugal, Portugal
🎫 Registration closes: October 21, 2025
💻 Sign up: https://acorrer.pt/eventos

Distances & Start Times:

  • 🏃 Trail Long (24 km) – 09:00

  • 🏃 Trail Short (14 km) – 09:10

  • 🏃 Mini Trail (9 km) – 09:20

  • 🚶 Hike (9 km) – 09:30

  • 🧒 Kids Trail (3–8 years) – inside the castle during adult races

Bib pick-up:

  • 📍 Oct 25 (Saturday) 18:00–19:00 – Forno Comunitário, Vilar Maior

  • 📍 Oct 26 (Sunday) 08:00–08:45 – Vilar Maior Castle

Cut-off times:

  • ⌛ 4h limit for Mini Trail, Short Trail, and Hike

  • ⌛ 5h for Trail Long

Categories:

  • Age brackets by gender (Sub14 to 60+ for competitive races)

Timing & Results:

  • ⏱️ By Acorrer (chip timing)

  • 📝 Results posted online (complaints within 30 mins post-race)

Course format:

  • Looped trail routes, natural terrain, some traffic exposure

  • GPX files sent via email before race day

  • Terrain: dirt paths, granite outcrops, riverside trails, elevation changes

  • Marked course; shortcutting = disqualification

Regulation


Sabugal

Races


Benefits

Included for All Runners:

  • 🎽 Bib number

  • 🛡️ Personal accident insurance

  • 🥤 Aid stations (BYO bottle; semi self-sufficient)

  • 🚿 Showers & changing rooms

  • 🎁 Participation kit

  • 🍽️ Post-race meal (except hike)

  • 🏅 Finisher reward (except hike)

  • 🧖 Massage service (Trail Long & Short only)

  • 🏆 Podium prizes for general, age group, and team categories (Long & Short)


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