IV Firefighters Trail - Commander "Zé António"

🚒 IV Firefighters Trail - Commander "Zé António" 2026

The IV Firefighters Trail - Commander "Zé António" takes place on February 15, 2026 in Fornos de Algodres, district of Guarda. Organized by Fornos de Algodres Volunteer Firefighters, with technical support from AVCAT - Vila Chã Aldeia Trail Association of Portugal.

This trail is part of the Beira Alta Trail Circuit 2026 - VI(r)VER BEIRA ALTA and will be the 1st stage of the circuit.

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🏔️ Available Races

Long Trail - ≈25 km

• Elevation Gain: ≈1000D+
• Time Limit: 04h30
• Minimum Age: 18 years (or born until 31/12/2011 with parental authorization)

Short Trail - ≈15 km

• Elevation Gain: ≈700D+
• Time Limit: 03h00
• Minimum Age: 18 years (or born until 31/12/2011 with parental authorization)

Mini Trail - ≈9 km

• Elevation Gain: ≈400D+
• Age: 11 to 14 years (with parental authorization)
• Youth Trail Circuit

Walk - ≈9 km

• Elevation Gain: ≈400D+
• Recreational participation
• Open to all

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📍 Location and Schedule

Start and Finish: Fornos de Algodres Volunteer Firefighters Station

Registration:

• Saturday 14/02: 15:00 - 18:00
• Sunday 15/02: 07:30 - 08:50

Briefing: 08:50
Start:

• 09:00 - Long Trail
• 09:15 - Short Trail
• 09:20 - Mini Trail and Walk

Lunch: 12:00
Award Ceremony: 13:30

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🎯 Highlights

✅ Personal accident and civil liability insurance
✅ Electronic bib with emergency numbers
✅ Solid and liquid refreshments
✅ Finisher gift for all participants
✅ Event souvenir for all participants
✅ Optional lunch (additional)
✅ Electronic timing
✅ Trophies and medals for classified athletes

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💰 Prices

• Long Trail (25km): €16.00
• Short Trail (15km): €14.00
• Mini Trail (9km): €12.00
• Walk (9km): €11.00
• Lunch (additional for participants): €8.00
• Companions Lunch: €12.00

Registration deadline: February 10, 2026 at 23:59

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📋 Suggested/Mandatory Equipment

✅ Mobile phone (mandatory)
✅ Water container (mandatory)
✅ Thermal blanket
✅ Whistle
✅ Windbreaker
✅ Backpack
✅ Cap
✅ Appropriate footwear and clothing

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🏆 Awards

Long Trail and Short Trail:

• Trophy to top 3 overall M/F
• Diploma to 4th and 5th overall M/F
• Medal to top 3 in each category M/F

Mini Trail:

• Trophy to top 3 overall M/F
• Medal to top 3 in each category M/F (Youth Circuit)

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📋 Control and Aid Stations

Long Trail: 2 control and aid stations + finish
Short Trail: 1 control and aid station + finish
Mini Trail and Walk: 1 control and aid station + finish

⚠️ Note: Water and liquids are for filling personal containers. No cups at aid stations.

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📞 Contacts

Organization: Fornos de Algodres Volunteer Firefighters
Technical Support: AVCAT - Vila Chã Aldeia Trail Association of Portugal
Mobile: 962 818 607
Email: vilachaaldeiatrailpt@gmail.com
Registration: www.acorrer.pt

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🚒 Come support the Fornos de Algodres Firefighters and honor the memory of Commander "Zé António"! 🏃