Trail Vila de S. Torcato

🚵‍♂️ Trail Vila de S. Torcato 2026

Trail Vila de S. Torcato is a thrilling trail running event that takes you through mountain trails, rural paths, and roads in the municipality of Guimarães. Taking place on November 22, 2026, this event offers four race options for all levels, from the long trail to a leisure walk.

The start line is in front of the Basilica of S. Torcato, with finish and showers at the Vale de São Torcato School Complex. The courses feature significant elevation gains up to 1200 meters and are marked and electronically timed to ensure safety and fairness.

Semi-self-sufficiency race with solid and liquid aid stations. Participants are advised to bring their own hydration cup.

🏔️ Races Trail 26km – ±1200m elevation gain · Start 08:30 · Minimum age 20 · Cutoff times at control points Trail Sprint 18km – ±950m elevation gain · Start 08:50 · Minimum age 18 · Cutoff times at control points Youth Trail / Mini Trail 12km – ±450m elevation gain · Start 09:10 · Minimum age 16 (written parental authorization required) Walk 8km – Start 09:20 · Leisure participation, no age limit (accompanied by adult)

⏰ Schedule Saturday, Nov 21: 14:30 – 18:00 — Race kit pickup (Vale de S. Torcato School Complex) Sunday, Nov 22: 07:00 – Registration opens 08:15 – Registration closes 08:30 – Trail 26km start 08:50 – Trail Sprint 18km start 09:10 – Youth Trail 12km start 09:20 – Walk 8km start 11:00 – Expected arrival of first finishers 12:45 – Awards ceremony 14:00 – Event closes

🎽 Registration includes Personalized bib with chip timing, personal accident and liability insurance, solid and liquid aid stations, showers, technical event t-shirt (for registrations until Nov 1), finisher gift, giveaways, and prizes for overall, age group, and team classifications.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers in Trail, Trail Sprint, and Youth Trail. Trophies for top 3 in age groups (MJuv, MJun, Sub23, Senior, M40, M50, M60, M70) and team classifications.

🏅 Circuit Independent event.

🚵‍♂️ Challenge the trails of S. Torcato and experience mountain adrenaline! Register now and secure your spot in this unique adventure! 💪🌄