Poço Negro Trail 2026

🚵‍♂️ Poço Negro Trail 2026 The 9th edition of Poço Negro Trail takes place on July 5, 2026, in Penafiel, Portugal, organized by the Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Freguesia de Rio Mau. This charity event runs challenging trails in Serra da Boneca, Estivada, and the Rio Mau valley, with all registration fees donated to local causes.

The course features natural trails with significant elevation gain and offers races for all levels: Long Trail (31 km), Short Trail (15 km), Mini Trail and Walk (8 km). The event is semi self-supported; athletes must bring their own hydration containers.

🏔️ Races Long Trail – 31 km · Start 08:15 · Cutoff 6h · Minimum age 18 Short Trail – 15 km · Start 08:45 · Cutoff 6h · Minimum age 16 (minors require guardian consent) Mini Trail – 8 km · Start 09:30 · Cutoff 6h · Minimum age 12 (must be accompanied by adult) Walk – 8 km · Start 09:30 · Cutoff 6h · Recreational participation

⏰ Schedule July 4 (Sat): 14:00–21:30 – Registration and bib/kits pickup (Association HQ) July 5 (Sun): 06:45 – Registration opens 07:45 – Zero control opens 08:15 – Long Trail start 08:45 – Short Trail start 09:30 – Mini Trail and Walk start 10:00 – Expected arrival of first Short Trail runners 13:00 – Awards ceremony 14:30 – Event closes

🎽 Registration includes Technical T-shirt, bib, personal accident insurance, finisher prize and medal, solid and liquid aid stations, showers, medical and firefighter support.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for top 3 men and women in Long and Short Trail, plus top 3 in each age category. Team classifications also available.

🏅 Circuit A charity event supporting Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Freguesia de Rio Mau.

🚵‍♂️ Challenge yourself on the trails of Poço Negro Trail and support a great cause! Register now! 💪