Carcavelos X-Mas Trail

The three distances are described as trail and mini trail routes, with a walking route alongside them. That means you can expect unpaved ground for most of the way, so trail shoes with decent grip are the sensible choice. Road shoes will cope on the easier sections but give you much less hold if the ground is damp or muddy, which is common in December.

Yes. The 10 kilometre Caminhada is a walking category, so the day welcomes walkers as well as runners. If you prefer a shorter, more relaxed outing in the same festive atmosphere, the Caminhada is the one to enter.

The event falls in late December, so rain, wind and cold are all possible. The organiser decides whether the event goes ahead in poor conditions, and any change is announced through their own channels, so check the official page in the days before the race.

Online registration is handled through the organiser's page, and any on-the-day entries depend on whether places remain. It is worth registering in advance so the organiser can plan numbers, medals and refreshments for each distance.

For receipts: [email protected] (organiser). For registration-related matters: [email protected].