Mangualde Trail - Saints Challenge

🏔️ Mangualde Trail – Saints Challenge 2026

The Mangualde Trail – Saints Challenge is a trail running event organized by Montanha Clube Mangualde in partnership with the Municipality of Mangualde, taking place on October 25, 2026. Part of the traditional Feira dos Santos festival, one of the region's most emblematic cultural events, this race celebrates mountain passion, outdoor sports, and local identity, being the 8th stage of the Beira Alta Trail Circuit 2026.

The routes run through natural trails, paths, and autumn landscapes, offering a unique experience of nature and local heritage. Start and finish are in Mangualde, with marked trails for easy navigation. The event is semi-self-sufficient, with solid and liquid aid stations and transport for athletes who abandon.

🏔️ Races

• Long Trail – ±25 km · Start 09:00 · Cutoff 6h · 18+ years
• Short Trail – ±15 km · Start 09:05 · Cutoff 4h · 15+ years
• Mini Trail – ±8 km · Start 09:10 · Cutoff 2h · 11+ years
• Walk – ±8 km · Start 09:10 · Non-competitive

⏰ Schedule Saturday, October 24: 16:00 – 18:00 — Registration desk (arrival location) Sunday, October 25: 07:30 — Registration opens (start/finish area) 09:00 — Long Trail start 09:05 — Short Trail start 09:10 — Mini Trail and Walk start 12:00 — Awards Mini and Short Trail 12:30 — Lunch begins 13:30 — Awards Long Trail 14:30 — Lunch ends 15:00 — Event closes

🎽 Registration includes Bib with chip (except Walk without chip), finisher prize, sports insurance, solid and liquid aid stations, transport in case of dropout, shower, and gifts.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for top 3 overall and age categories M/F in Long, Short and Mini Trail. Walk is non-timed and not awarded.

🏅 Circuit 8th stage of the Beira Alta Trail Circuit 2026.

🚀 Challenge your limits and enjoy nature in Mangualde! 🏃‍♂️🍂