Trail do Chicharo 2026

🚵‍♂️ Trail do Chícharo 2026 in Alvaiázere

The Trail do Chícharo – Alvaiázere is a trail running event combining challenge, nature, and camaraderie, organized by the Alvaiázere City Council. The 9th edition takes place in 2026, featuring routes that explore the beautiful surroundings of the municipality.

The courses run through trails and rural paths in the Serra de Alvaiázere, offering varied terrain and unique landscapes. Start and finish are at the Multiusos Park, with solid and liquid refreshment points along the way. The race is semi-self-sufficient; athletes must bring their own cup for hydration.

🏔️ Races

• Short Trail – approx. 19 km · Start 09:00 · Cutoff 4h · Minimum age 18
• Mini Trail – approx. 13 km · Start 09:30 · Cutoff 3h · Minimum age 16
• Walk – approx. 10 km · Start 09:45 · Open participation, minors accompanied

⏰ Schedule

• October 3: 14:00-21:00 – Registration desk (bib pickup)
• October 4:
  • 07:30 – Registration opens
  • 08:40 – Zero control Short Trail
  • 09:00 – Start Short Trail
  • 09:05 – Zero control Mini Trail
  • 09:30 – Start Mini Trail
  • 09:35 – Warm-up Walk
  • 09:45 – Start Walk
  • 12:15 – Mini Trail awards
  • 13:00 – Short Trail awards
  • 15:00 – Registration closes

🎽 Registration includes Bib, T-shirt, solid and liquid refreshments, finisher prize, massages, hot showers, final refreshment at finish line, bifana and soup, plus other gifts.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers in Short and Mini Trail, trophies for top 3 in each age group and top 3 teams. No prizes for the walk.

🏅 Circuit Part of the official trail running calendar of Alvaiázere municipality.

🚵‍♂️ Challenge yourself and enjoy nature in Alvaiázere! Register now and secure your place in this unique adventure! 🌲🏅