User:Louzantrail/sandbox

Description
The Louzantrail is a trail running event that takes place annually in Serra da Lousã, in Portugal. The race offers two distances:

Louzantrail Ultra: 46 km with 3300D+ on a self-sufficiency basis.

Louzantrail 30K: 30 km with 2200D+ on a self-sufficiency basis.

Louzantrail Mini: 18 km with 1350D+ on a self-sufficiency basis.

Louzantrail XS: 13 km with 900D+ on a self-sufficiency basis.

All distances cover the paths and trails of Serra da Lousã, passing through the Schist Villages of the municipality of Lousã. The race is known for its natural beauty, stunning landscapes and physical demands.

History
The first edition of Louzantrail was held in 2000. In the first phase there were only two editions. In 2013, Louzantrail was resumed, quickly gaining popularity. In 2019 it became part of the Golden Trail National Series supported by Salomon, currently with the participation of more than 1500 runners.

Characteristics

 * Date: Beginning of March
 * Location: Serra da Lousã, Portugal
 * Distances: from 13 km to 46 km
 * Positive slope: from 900D+ to 3300D+
 * Type of race: Self-sufficiency
 * Schist villages visited: Talasnal, Casal Novo, Candal, Cerdeira and Chiqueiro
 * Points of interest: Terreiro das Bruxas, Trevim

Logistics

 * 200 volunteers were involved in 2024.
 * Runners must carry a minimum of equipment for safety reasons. This includes a waterproof jacket, warm clothing, food and water, whistle, cell phone, survival blanket, and headlamps.
 * There are food and drink points along the route, every 8 to 13 km.
 * Runners' race numbers contain a magnetic badge that is read at checkpoints. Schedules and standings are available online.
 * It is conducted in accordance with the regulations of the International Trail Running Association (ITRA), the Portuguese Athletics Federation (FPA) and the Trail Running Association of Portugal.

Fonts

 * https://louzantrail.com/en/
 * https://m.facebook.com/louzantrail/photos/
 * https://www.instagram.com/louzantrail/