15th Edition of Trilhos dos Templários

🚶‍♂️ 15th Edition of Trilhos dos Templários 2026

Experience the magic of Trilhos dos Templários in Santa Cita, Tomar, with a unique trail running event that celebrates the history and nature of central Portugal. Organized by the athletics department of ACR Santa Cita, this event is a must for lovers of technical and challenging trails.

The route runs through forest trails and tracks alongside the Nabão and Zêzere rivers, starting and finishing at the Cultural and Recreational Association Pavilion of Santa Cita. The races are semi-self-supported, requiring athletes to carry their own hydration containers.

🏔️ Races

• Long Trail – approx. 32 km · Start 08:30 · Cutoff 6h · Elevation gain +1300 m
• Short Trail – approx. 20 km · Start 09:00 · Cutoff 6h · Elevation gain +800 m
• Mini Trail – approx. 14 km · Start 09:15 · Cutoff 5h45 · Elevation gain +400 m
• Experience Trail – approx. 10 km · Start 09:30 · Cutoff 5h30 · Elevation gain +350 m
• Walk – approx. 10 km · Start 09:30 · Cutoff 5h30 · Elevation gain +350 m

⏰ Schedule September 26:

• 18:00–21:00 — Registration desk open (ACR Santa Cita Pavilion) September 27:
• 07:00 — Registration desk opens
• 08:15 — Long Trail briefing
• 08:30 — Long Trail start
• 08:45 — Short Trail briefing
• 09:00 — Short Trail start
• 09:05 — Mini Trail briefing
• 09:15 — Mini Trail start
• 09:20 — Experience Trail and Walk briefing
• 09:30 — Experience Trail and Walk start
• 09:30 — Registration desk closes
• 12:30 — Awards ceremony and lunch

🎽 Registration includes Bib, personal accident insurance, solid and liquid refreshments, lunch (soup, bifana sandwich, fruit, and drink), finisher prize, showers, and restroom access.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for the top 3 male and female overall finishers in all races, age group prizes, and awards for the top 3 teams in Long, Short, and Mini Trail races. Prizes for the top 3 overall in the Experience Trail.

🏅 Circuits Long Trail is part of the ATRP National Trail Circuit (Grade 2), Ribatejo Trail Circuit, and Santarém Regional Trail Circuit. Short Trail is part of the ATRP National Trail Sprint Circuit (Grade 2), Ribatejo Trail Circuit, and Santarém Regional Trail Circuit. Mini Trail is part of the ATRP National Youth Trail Circuit (Grade 1).

🚶‍♂️ Join this historic and sporting adventure! Lace up your shoes and challenge the Trilhos dos Templários trails in Santa Cita! 🏔️