Trail Costa Vicentina

  • Sun, November 9, 2025
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  • 4 races
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Event summary

The Transact Lat Trail Costa Vicentina is a unique trail running experience along the breathtaking Rota Vicentina, a natural and cultural landmark in southwest Portugal. The 9th edition offers three competitive distances and a non-competitive hike, all finishing in the picturesque village of Porto Covo.

Whether you’re an ultra trail enthusiast or looking for a scenic walk in nature, this event is designed for all levels of endurance and adventure.

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Trail Ultra — 57K+

  • Start: 08:15 from Santiago do Cacém (Matriz Church)

  • Finish: Porto Covo (Praça Marquês de Pombal)

  • Cut-off: 5h00 race time at km 39.3 (13:30)

  • Time Limit: 8h30

Trail Medium — 30K+

  • Start: 09:30 from Cercal do Alentejo

  • Finish: Porto Covo

  • No time limit

Trail Sprint — 15K+

  • Start: 10:00 from Sonega

  • Finish: Porto Covo

  • Can be run or walked

  • No time limit

Vicentina Hike — Circular Route

  • Start: 09:00 from Cercal do Alentejo

  • Finish: Cercal do Alentejo

  • Non-competitive

  • All registration fees support the local fire brigade

  • No time limit

Athlete Check-In

  • Location: Multiusos Pavilion, Porto Covo

  • Dates:

    • Nov 8 (Saturday): 14:00–19:00

    • Nov 9 (Sunday): 06:30–09:00

    • Walk: Check-in opens at 08:30 at Cercal

Transportation to Start Lines

  • From Porto Covo to start points:

    • Ultra 57K: 07:00

    • Medium 30K: 08:15

    • Sprint 15K: 08:45

  • Cost: €3 (Ultra) | €2 (Medium/Sprint)

  • Must be requested during registration

Showers Available

  • Multiusos Pavilion, Porto Covo

  • Campground “Ilha do Pessegueiro,” Porto Covo

Aid Stations

  • Ultra 57K: 6 stations + finish (approx. every 7–10km)

  • Medium 30K: 2 stations + finish

  • Sprint 15K: 1 station + finish

Mandatory Gear (Trail races only)

  • Liquid container

  • Charged phone

  • GPS (track downloadable)

  • Survival blanket

  • Whistle


Santiago do Cacém

Races


Benefits

  • 🎽 Technical t-shirt (men’s and women’s fit – limited to stock availability)

  • 🏁 Race bib with timing chip (for trail distances)

  • 🥇 Finisher medal

  • 🚰 Multiple aid stations (with solid and liquid options)

  • 🛁 Access to hot showers after the race

  • 🧢 Sponsor gifts and extras (subject to availability)

  • 🛟 Sports insurance coverage

🏆 Awards

  • 🥇 Top 3 Overall (Male/Female) in each trail distance

  • 🏅 Top 3 by age category (Male/Female)

  • 👥 Best Team Award — First 3 athletes from the same team (any gender)

  • 🚶‍♂️ Vicentina Hike: No classification or prizes – all proceeds go to charity

❤️ Charity

  • All proceeds from the 🥾 Vicentina Hike go to the Cercal do Alentejo Volunteer Firefighters


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