8th Edition of the Chícharo da Serra Trail
The 8th Edition of the Trail do Chícharo da Serra is a trail running event scheduled for November 16, 2025, in Santa Catarina da Serra, near Leiria, Portugal. The race offers several distances: a 32 km Trail, a 19 km Trail Sprint, a 13 km Mini Trail, and a 10 km non-competitive Walk, catering to a wide range of participants.
Open to all trail running enthusiasts, this event is integrated into the annual Gastronomic Festival “Chícharo da Serra,” enriching the local cultural experience. The courses mainly follow trails, old paths, and tracks within the Union of Parishes of Santa Catarina da Serra and Chainça, providing a scenic and natural running environment.
The race atmosphere is community-driven and festive, with competitive categories for individuals and teams, including awards for the general classification and age groups, as well as prizes for the largest walking team. The event is organized by SerranosRunTeam/União Desportiva da Serra and supported by local municipal and parish entities, emphasizing both sport and local tradition.









