Mos prepares for a trail race with two routes in Tameiga

Plan your race pace

The hills of Tameiga will once again host a mountain race on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. The third edition of Trail Salvamontes will start and finish at the As Pedriñas Social, Cultural and Sports Centre, in the Pontevedra municipality of Mos, offering two competitive distances: 16.5 kilometres and 10 kilometres. Both races start at 10 a.m. and have a maximum time limit of three hours.

The event, organised by the Tameiga Common Land Community, is open to runners with or without a federation licence who are at least 18 years old on race day. The longer course gains about 670 metres and is rated medium-high in physical and technical difficulty; the shorter distance climbs about 365 metres, with lower technical difficulty and medium physical difficulty. Entry fees vary according to the race and registration period.

Two distances to test yourself on the trails

The main race covers 16.5 kilometres and approximately 670 metres of elevation gain. It is the more demanding option, both because of its distance and its accumulated climbing, and organisers rate it medium-high in physical and technical difficulty. The course runs through the hills of Tameiga, although the available information does not include the final map or a complete elevation profile.

The Trailiño covers 10 kilometres and around 365 metres of climbing. Its technical difficulty is rated low and its physical difficulty medium, making it less demanding than the longer route without turning it into a casual jog: it remains a race on hilly terrain, with uneven ground and the changes of pace associated with trail running. Both races are competitive and share a start time, start and finish area, and time limit.

Choosing between the two distances depends less on their names than on each runner’s experience and preparation. The shorter option still calls for familiarity with uneven surfaces and uphill running; the longer one adds more time on the feet and greater elevation gain. No detailed course map is included in the information available, so it would be unwise to assume the exact surface, location of climbs or proportion of trail and track.

Date, start time and meeting point

The race is scheduled for Nov. 1, 2026, with both distances starting simultaneously at 10 a.m. The As Pedriñas Social, Cultural and Sports Centre in Tameiga will host both the start and finish, serving as the main meeting point for runners and spectators. The event takes place in Mos, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia.

Bib pickup is scheduled in two time slots. Runners can collect their bibs at the Tameiga Common Land Community cafeteria on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., or in the start area on Sunday between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Each bib is personal and cannot be transferred, and comes with a passive timing transponder. The start remains set for 10 a.m., so Sunday pickup ends half an hour beforehand.

The start venue also provides practical services for race day: organisers list ample parking near the finish, changing rooms, toilets and showers in the cultural centre, as well as a bag drop. These facilities help organise arrivals and departures, but do not replace personal travel planning or guarantee unlimited availability. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. at the finish, although organisers may move it earlier or later to manage the event.

Registration, fees and deadlines

The longer race costs 12 euros during the early-bird period from Aug. 1 to 31, rising to 18 euros afterwards. For the Trailiño, the published fees are 10 euros in August and 15 euros from Sept. 1. Registration closes on Oct. 28 at 10 p.m., according to the event conditions provided.

Registration is handled online through the event management platform, with payment by bank card or Bizum. As of the publication date of this information, registration has not yet reached its stated closing date. Organisers say refunds can be requested until registration closes, subject to a 50% administration fee, and that no refunds will be issued from Oct. 30. The precise terms should be checked before payment, particularly if there is a possibility of not starting the race.

The fee is not the same for everyone because it depends on the chosen distance and registration date. The standard entry for the 16.5-kilometre trail is 18 euros; for the 10-kilometre race, it is 15 euros. The difference between early-bird and standard rates is six euros for the longer race and five for the shorter one. The announced deadline is Oct. 28 at 10 p.m., unless organisers announce changes through their channels.

Aid stations and race-day services

The longer course will have an intermediate aid station with drinks and solid food, as well as refreshments at the finish. The Trailiño is scheduled to have a drink station along the route and another at the finish with drinks and solid food. The setup may change for organisational reasons, but any change to the number or location of stations should be communicated to participants. The availability of aid does not remove the need to consider individual needs, particularly on a hilly course.

Organisers say food at the stations will be served without packaging and that cups must stay within the aid-station areas. Runners carrying their own wrappers or containers will need to take them to a designated point or the finish rather than leave them on the trails. This rule is intended to reduce waste and protect the surroundings, something that depends in part on the small, visible choices made by every participant in a natural area.

Announced services include medical assistance, sports insurance for properly registered participants, a sweeper vehicle and timing by transponder. A screen at the finish will also display live results. Organisers plan to give a gift to people registered by Oct. 27, although the available information does not specify what it will be. The race arrangements bring together medical care, timing and logistical support, without removing each participant’s responsibility to follow the rules and staff instructions.

Time limit, age groups and awards

Both routes have a maximum time of three hours from the start. The finish control is expected to close at 1 p.m., and runners who do not complete the course within the limit will be disqualified. The rules also provide for a checkpoint with a cutoff time; its location and timing will be announced once the course is finalised. The information provided does not yet specify that intermediate point.

Age groups are divided by sex into senior, ages 18 to 39; veteran A, ages 40 to 49; and veteran B, ages 50 and over. Awards are planned for the top three men and women in each group. Both licensed and unlicensed runners may take part, but participants must be at least 18 on race day. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 12:45 p.m., although the timing may change to support the smooth running of the event.

The time limit has practical implications beyond the results. Organisers may remove the bib of anyone who misses the checkpoint cutoff; that runner may then continue at their own risk, without race support. Anyone who withdraws should notify organisers when possible, and staff can remove a participant who appears to be unwell. Runners must follow the official markings and complete the course; cutting the route short or leaving the marked course may lead to disqualification.

Safety and respect for the surroundings

The route will not be completely closed to traffic. Organisers plan to place staff at points considered more hazardous and mark the course with panels and tape, but participants must obey traffic rules. Unauthorised vehicles are also barred from following runners, a measure intended to reduce risks on shared paths and roads. Course markings do not replace attention to the terrain or instructions from staff.

The rules recommend wearing clothing and accessories suited to mountain running and the day’s weather, and carrying reserve food and drink plus a phone with sufficient battery. The information published does not list these items as mandatory; they are recommendations for a hilly course that may take several hours. Weather can change the experience of the route, so clothing choices should reflect the forecast closer to race day.

The event prohibits animals accompanying runners and allows sanctions for conduct such as littering outside designated areas, failing to complete the course, transferring a bib or not helping another participant in danger. Organisers also reserve the right to suspend, postpone or change the event in cases of force majeure or weather that compromises safety. Protecting the environment and keeping one another safe are part of the participation rules, not separate from the competition.

A mountain course with details still to come

The event’s appeal is tied to the hills of Tameiga, but the available information does not yet allow a precise description of every section. The distances, approximate elevation gains and difficulty ratings for the two races are known; a final elevation profile, downloadable map and exact checkpoints are not. Organisers say they will publish the course once it is finalised and will then confirm the cutoff checkpoint.

This distinction between general information and the final route matters when preparing for a mountain race. Two courses of similar length can feel very different depending on surface, gradient, wind exposure and how continuously they climb. For this event, the reliable reference points are 16.5 kilometres and 670 metres of climbing for the main race, or 10 kilometres and 365 metres for the Trailiño, without attributing unpublished features to either course. The final map will be key to understanding the actual profile.

According to the reference information, the second edition drew more than 100 runners to a course of about 15 kilometres and 419 metres of elevation gain. Those figures describe a previous event, not the 2026 route: different distances and elevation gains are announced for the third edition. The comparison shows that the format can change from year to year, but does not reveal where the new course will run or which sections may be repeated.

Tameiga hosts an autumn trail event

The race will take place at a time of year when weather in Galicia can be changeable. A November date gives the event its own mountain-running context, but does not make it possible to predict the exact conditions on the day. Organisers reserve the right to change or suspend the race if circumstances create a safety risk, and say changes will be announced in advance when possible. The date is confirmed for Nov. 1, while operational updates will depend on official notices.

As Pedriñas brings together activity before and after the race, giving runners and spectators a shared reference point. The simultaneous start creates a common opening, although each distance has its own demands and pace. At the finish, runners will find the final aid station, the cultural centre’s facilities and the awards ceremony. In a local mountain race, this central space works a little like a village square: it connects the effort scattered along the paths with the shared life of the event.

The 2026 edition brings together a longer race rated medium-high in difficulty and a shorter route rated low in technical difficulty, both with a three-hour limit and an age minimum of 18. Standard fees are 18 and 15 euros, respectively, and the start is set for 10 a.m. in Tameiga. The key details for runners are the date, elevation gain, registration deadline and safety rules; the final course map will complete the picture when organisers publish it.