🦴 13th Trilhos do Paleozóico 2026

The 13th edition of Trilhos do Paleozóico takes place on March 8, 2026, in Valongo, within the Paleozoic Park of Valongo and the Valongo Trail Center.

📅 Date and Location

• Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
• Location: Largo do Centenário (Valongo center)
• Municipality: Valongo
• District: Porto

🏃 Races and Distances

Race	Distance	Elevation+	Start Time	Time Limit
Ultra Trilhos Paleozóico (UTP)	48 km	±2600m	08:00	10h
Trilhos Paleozóico (TP)	38 km	±2000m	08:00	10h
Trail Sprint (MTP)	23 km	±1150m	09:00	10h
Mini Trail	12 km	±300m	09:30	5h
Walk	12 km	±300m	09:35	5h

The 12km and 23km races are part of the Valongo Trail Circuit.

🏔️ ATRP/ITRA Classification

• Trail Ultra 48km: TU – M / Grade 3
• Trail Sprint 23km: TL / Grade 2
• Mini Trail 12km: TC / Grade 2

🚩 Time Barriers

• Trail Ultra 48km and Trail 38km: Pias aid station (±25km) - limit 5h
• Trail Ultra 48km: Ponte S. Simão (±39km) - limit 8h

🎒 Mandatory Equipment

• ✅ Fully operational mobile phone
• ✅ Whistle
• ✅ Thermal blanket
• ✅ Water container (cups not provided)

Recommended: poles, hydration pack, windbreaker, hat or cap.

🍽️ Aid Station Locations

Trail Ultra 48km

• Aldeia de Couce 1 - solid/liquid
• Pias - solid/liquid
• Bustelo - solid/liquid
• Aldeia de Couce 2 - solid/liquid

Trail 38km

• Aldeia de Couce 1 - solid/liquid
• Pias - solid/liquid
• Aldeia de Couce 2 - solid/liquid

Trail Sprint 23km

• Aldeia de Couce 1 - solid/liquid
• Aldeia de Couce 2 - solid/liquid

Mini Trail and Walk 12km

• Aldeia de Couce - liquid/solid

🎁 Registration Includes

• ✅ Personalized bib (registrations until Feb 22)
• ✅ Personal accident insurance
• ✅ Aid stations during the race
• ✅ High-quality technical T-shirt
• ✅ Finisher prize (medal)
• ✅ Showers at Valongo Swimming Pools (11:30 AM - 6 PM)

First 900 paid registrations receive a baking mold (gift from A Metalúrgica Bakeware).

📍 Secretariat

Location: Junta de Freguesia de Valongo GPS Coordinates: 41.190187, -8.499112

Hours:

• March 7 (Saturday): 10 AM - 1 PM / 2:30 PM - 6 PM
• March 8 (Sunday): 6:30 AM - 9 AM

🏨 Where to Stay

Park Hotel de Valongo - Mention your Trilhos do Paleozóico registration for a special discount. Website: www.parkhotel.pt

📞 Contacts

• Email: paleozoico@retorta.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/trilhopaleozoico

🏢 Organization

• Organization: Grupo Dramático e Recreativo da Retorta
• Co-organization: Valongo City Council
• Technical Director: Luís Pereira

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🦴 Trilhos do Paleozóico - Valongo 2026!