What are the registration and start times?

Registration is open on September 26 from 18:00 to 22:00 and on September 27 from 6:30 to 9:20. Starts begin at 8:00 with the Ultra Trail and end at 9:20 with the Walk.

How do I register and what is the participant limit?

Registration is online, limited to 1000 athletes, and closes on September 13, 2026.

Where is the event start and finish?

The start and finish are at the Associação Cultural e Recreativa de Santa Cita Pavilion, Santa Cita, Tomar.

What equipment is mandatory to bring to the race?

You must carry a visible bib, water container (minimum 500 ml), operational mobile phone, whistle, and thermal blanket throughout the race.

How to contact the organization in case of emergency?

In an emergency, call 112 or inform the organization via the number on your bib.

Trilho dos Templários 2026 | Tomar, Portugal | Sep 27

About the Event

🚶‍♂️ 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! 🏔️