7th Trail Olhar Encantador

🚵‍♂️ 7th Trail Olhar Encantador 2026 Discover the natural beauty of Alto Minho at the 7th edition of Trail Olhar Encantador, taking place on November 8, 2026, in Padreiro Salvador and Santa Cristina, Arcos de Valdevez.

Organized by Associação Olhar Encantador, this event offers three races: Long Trail (23 km), Short Trail (16 km), and a 10 km Walk, all on trails and paths of the surrounding parishes, providing a unique experience of nature and stunning landscapes.

The course starts and finishes in Padreiro Salvador and Santa Cristina, with well-marked trails and control points along the route. The race is semi-self-supported; carrying your own cup or container for refreshment stations is mandatory.

🏔️ Races

• Long Trail – ±23 km · Start 09:30 · From 18 years old
• Short Trail – ±16 km · Start 09:40 · From 18 years old (minors from 16 with guardian consent)
• Walk – 10 km · Start 09:40 · No age limit (minors must be accompanied by an adult)

⏰ Schedule Saturday, November 7: 16:00 – 18:00 — Registration desk open (Associação Olhar Encantador HQ) Sunday, November 8: 08:00 — Registration desk opens 09:20 — Registration desk closes 09:30 — Long Trail start 09:40 — Short Trail and Walk start 13:00 — Awards ceremony

🎽 Registration includes Technical event t-shirt, personalized bib, timing, solid and liquid refreshments during and after the race, showers, finisher prize, and personal accident insurance.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for the top 3 male and female overall and age categories (MSEN/FSEN, M30/F30, M40/F40, M50/F50, M60/F60) in Long and Short Trail races. Team classification based on the best 3 times.

🏅 Circuit Independent event.

🚵‍♂️ Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Alto Minho! 🌲