What is the event schedule?

Registration opens June 13 at 15:30 for Crosstrail KIDS and at 18:00 for Sunday races; races take place June 13-14 with starts between 09:00 and 17:00.

Registrations are done online at stopandgo.net until June 7, 2026, or until places run out.

Where does the event take place?

At the Tocha Sports Complex and surroundings, Cantanhede, with varied trail routes near the beach.

What equipment is mandatory?

Bib, thermal blanket, whistle, and mobile phone are mandatory for Crosstrail and Mini Crosstrail races.

How to contact the organizer?

Contact Atletismo Clube da Tocha via the official event website or the registration platform stopandgo.net.

Crosstrail Praia da Tocha 2026 | Cantanhede, Portugal | June 2026

About the Event

🏔️ Crosstrail Praia da Tocha 2026

Experience the thrill of the 7th Crosstrail Praia da Tocha, a trail running event organized by Atletismo Clube da Tocha with support from the local parish and municipality. Taking place on June 13-14, 2026, it offers races for all ages and levels, including Crosstrail KIDS, Mini Crosstrail, and a fun walk.

The courses start and finish at the Tocha Sports Complex and surrounding areas, featuring trails with loose sand, dirt, asphalt, and brush, providing a technical challenge and a unique seaside experience. The event runs semi-self-supported with refreshment points where athletes must carry their own hydration containers.

🏔️ Races

Crosstrail – 20 km · Start 09:00 · Cutoff 4h · 18+ years
Mini Crosstrail – 13 km · Start 09:15 · Cutoff 4h · 16+ with authorization
Walk – 10 km · Start 09:30 · Non-competitive, open to all
Crosstrail KIDS – Various distances (150 m to 2000 m by age) · Start 17:00 (June 13) · Ages 5 to 16

⏰ Schedule Saturday, June 13:

15:30 – Crosstrail KIDS registration opens (Picnic Park at Praia da Tocha)
17:00 – Crosstrail KIDS start
18:00 – Registration for Sunday’s races opens (Tocha Sports Complex)
21:00 – Registration closes

Sunday, June 14:

07:30 – Registration opens (Tocha Sports Complex)
08:50 – Crosstrail briefing
09:00 – Crosstrail start
09:10 – Registration closes
09:15 – Mini Crosstrail start
09:25 – Walk briefing
09:30 – Walk start
11:30 – Refreshments
12:30 – Awards ceremony

🎽 Registration includes Bib, official event gift, solid and liquid refreshments at control points, final food, lunch, sports insurance, and finisher prize for all finishers.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers in Crosstrail and Mini Crosstrail, age group awards, best male and female teams, and finisher medals for all. Crosstrail KIDS participants receive participation medals.

🏅 Circuit Independent event with strong local community ties.

🚀 Join this trail adventure with stunning scenery and a friendly atmosphere! Sign up now and live the Crosstrail experience! 🏃‍♂️🌲