Trail do Calvário

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 8 km to 27 km in Ruivães (Braga District, Portugal)

Location

Ruivães, Braga District, PortugalShow on map(41.4004° N, 8.4400° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +702 m

Trail do Calvário is an endurance sporting event in Ruivães, Braga District, PT focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 27 km (27 km, +702 m D+), Trail 18 km (18 km, +468 m D+), Trail 13 km (13 km, +338 m D+), and Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).

Official website

Trail do Calvário in Ruivães (Work: "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2-Casa de Abrigo (DTM)-07ASD", Photo: Asurnipal, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Madeira-Santana-Pico Ruivo-hiking trail PR 1-2-Casa de Abrigo (DTM)-07ASD" · Photo: **Asurnipal** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Forest

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 27 km	Trail Running	27 km	+702 m	76 m - 371 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 18 km	Trail Running	18 km	+468 m	79 m - 276 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 13 km	Trail Running	13 km	+338 m	82 m - 224 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Walking 8 km	Walking & Hiking	8 km	+36 m	85 m - 100 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

27 km

Elevation gain

+702 m D+

Elevation loss

-702 m D-

Altitude range

76 m - 371 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Loop course

27 km+702 m D+Peak 371 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 76 m to 371 m above sea level (+702 m D+, -702 m D-)

Peak: 371 m·at 10.1 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail do Calvário take place?

Trail do Calvário takes place in Ruivães, Braga District, PT (start area at coordinates 41.4004° N, 8.44° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Trail do Calvário?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 27 km (27 km, +702 m D+), Trail 18 km (18 km, +468 m D+), Trail 13 km (13 km, +338 m D+), and Walking 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail do Calvário?

The main competition (Trail 27 km over 27 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +702 m of elevation gain and -702 m of elevation loss, ranging between 76 m and 371 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Trail do Calvário?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).