Trilho dos Templários 2026

🚶‍♂️ Trilho dos Templários 2026: Challenge the historic trails of Tomar!

The 15th edition of Trilhos dos Templários takes place on September 27, 2026 in Santa Cita, Tomar. Organized by the athletics department of Associação Cultural e Recreativa de Santa Cita, this event offers a unique experience on technical and challenging trails inspired by the paths of the ancient Templars.

The routes run mostly on trails and dirt roads, following the Nabão and Zêzere rivers, with start and finish at the ACR Santa Cita Pavilion. The races are semi-self-supported, requiring each athlete to carry their own hydration container.

🏔️ Races

• Ultra Trail – ±46 km · Start 08:00 · Cutoff 9h · Minimum age 20
• Long Trail – ±32 km · Start 08:30 · Cutoff 9h · Minimum age 20
• Short Trail – ±20 km · Start 09:00 · Cutoff 8h · Minimum age 18
• Mini Trail – ±14 km · Start 09:15 · Cutoff 7h45 · Minimum age 16 (minors with authorization)
• Walk – ±10 km · Start 09:20 · Cutoff 7h40 · Minimum age 12 (minors with authorization)

⏰ Schedule September 26:

• 18:00–22:00 – Registration desk (ACR Santa Cita Pavilion) September 27:
• 06:30–09:20 – Registration desk
• 07:45 – Ultra Trail briefing
• 08:00 – Ultra Trail start
• 08:15 – Long Trail briefing
• 08:30 – Long Trail start
• 08:45 – Short Trail briefing
• 09:00 – Short Trail start
• 09:05 – Mini Trail and Walk briefing
• 09:15 – Mini Trail start
• 09:20 – Walk start
• 12:30 – Awards ceremony and lunch

🎽 Registration includes Personalized bib, personal accident insurance, technical t-shirt, finisher prize, lunch (soup, bifana, fruit, and drink), refreshments, showers, and access to registration desk.

🏆 Prizes Trophies for top 3 male and female overall, top 3 in each age group, and top 3 teams in all races.

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

🚶‍♂️ Experience the history and challenge of Trilhos dos Templários in Tomar! Register now and prepare for an unforgettable adventure! 🏔️