Trail Quinta das Arcas
Event summary
The Trail Quinta das Arcas 2025 is a trail running event taking place on November 30, 2025, in Sobrado, Valongo, Portugal, with start and finish at Quinta das Arcas. The event offers three distances: a Trail of approximately 20 km, a Mini Trail of around 12 km, and a non-competitive walk also about 12 km. Participation is open to adults for the Trail, those 16 years and older for the Mini Trail, and minors accompanied by an adult for the walk. The event is part of the Circuito dos Trilhos de Valongo ranking and includes team competitions. The race route traverses trails and paths in the union of the parishes of Campo and Sobrado, promising natural and challenging terrain. The atmosphere is competitive yet community-oriented, including a Trail Kid event the day before for children aged 4 to 14. The organization emphasizes self-sufficiency and environmental responsibility. Team events and trophies are part of the competition, enhancing the spirit of camaraderie.
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Start times per category/distance:
• Trail: 09:00
• Mini Trail: 09:30
• Walk: after Mini Trail start
Bib pick-up time and location:
• November 29, 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–18:00
• November 30, 07:00–08:15
• Location: Quinta das Arcas, Rua Central da Lomba
Start/finish locations: Quinta das Arcas, Sobrado, Valongo
Age categories/divisions:
• Male and Female: Sub-23 (16–22), Seniors (23–39), M40 (40–44), M45 (45–49), M50 (50–54), M55 (55–59), M60 (60+)
• Teams: groups of 3 members, male or female
Cut-off times: 4 hours for Trail; 11:15 cutoff at last control point
Registration deadline: November 25, 2025
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Trail paths and natural terrain
Course format: Point-to-point or looped on marked trails
Timing method: Electronic chip timing for Trail and Mini Trail; no chip for walk
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at strategic points with water; participants must bring own cup
Location
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Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 12 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, race chip (Trail and Mini Trail), safety whistle, thermal blanket
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative cup
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via www.portimer.pt
🛟 Safety support: emergency teams on site
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water points along the course; participants bring own cup
🚿 Showers available at Municipal Pavilion of Sobrado (subject to confirmation)
📸 Photos and videos collected by organizers with participant consent
🏆 Trophies for top 3 in each age category and top 3 teams; award for largest team overall

