6 Cascatas Trail Running

🚵‍♂️ 6 Cascatas Trail Running 2026

The 6th edition of the 6 Cascatas Trail Running takes place on November 29, 2026, in Cheleiros, Mafra, Lisbon! Organized by Associação Desportiva Trail4U, this event is a trail running race in nature promoting tourism and sport in the natural environment of the Lisbon region. Part of the prestigious Merrell Trail Running Series, it offers challenges for all levels with three distinct races.

The course starts and finishes at Largo da Igreja de Cheleiros, with trails crossing the surrounding nature, villages, and rural areas, providing an authentic and stunning experience. The race is semi self-sufficient, requiring athletes to carry their own water container as no cups or bottles will be provided at aid stations.

🏔️ Races

• Long Trail – 24 km · Start 09:00 · Elevation gain +1000 m · Cutoff 6h · Minimum age 18
• Short Trail – 13 km · Start 09:00 · Elevation gain +600 m · Cutoff 6h · Minimum age 18
• Walk – Variable distance · Start 09:05 · Non-competitive participation

⏰ Schedule

• 09:00 – Start Long Trail and Short Trail
• 09:05 – Start Walk
• 10:10 – Expected arrival of first Short Trail runners
• 11:15 – Expected arrival of first Long Trail runners
• 12:30 – Prize ceremony near finish line

🎽 Registration includes

• Official event T-shirt
• Participation in one of the races (Long Trail, Short Trail or Walk)
• Bib with chip included for trails and without chip for walk
• Sports insurance
• Logistic and technical support including first aid
• Solid and liquid refreshments at aid stations and finish
• Gifts provided by the organization

🏆 Prizes

• Trophies for top 3 male and female overall in Long and Short Trail
• Age group prizes in trails
• Prizes for teams ranked top 3 male and female overall in Long and Short Trail
• Walk is non-competitive and has no prizes
• Prize for the team with the most participants across all 3 races

🏅 Circuit This event is part of the Merrell Trail Running Series 2025/26, a circuit of 5 races in the Lisbon region promoting trail running with a competitive and environmentally responsible spirit.

🚀 Join us to challenge your limits and enjoy the amazing nature of Cheleiros! 🏞️