Trail Demónios do Lizandro

Q: What is the Trail Demónios do Lizandro Ultra 50km? A: The Trail Demónios do Lizandro Ultra (50km) is a Portuguese trail race held in Santa Susana, São João das Lampas (Sintra), covering 50km with 1,600m of elevation gain (32 m/km) through the coastal hills and Lizandro valley of the Sintra and Mafra region near Lisbon. The race is the 2026 edition of the 5th Demónios do Lizandro event, organised by Trilho Perdido. The Ultra 50km starts at 08:00 on Saturday 7 November 2026 — a full daytime race, unlike the concurrent 100km (Trail Endurance) which starts at 22:00 on Friday 6 November and includes overnight running. Entry is €35 (standard rate); spots are unlimited and the race is not sold out. The terrain is classified as Coastal Hills: mixed forest, hillside trail, and valley paths in the wooded landscapes surrounding the Serra de Sintra.

Q: How do I get to the Trail Demónios do Lizandro from Lisbon? A: The race starts in Santa Susana, São João das Lampas, near Sintra. From Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): approximately 40-60 minutes by car. Take the A8 (direction Leiria/Torres Vedras) or the A21 to the Mafra/Sintra area, then follow GPS to Santa Susana, São João das Lampas, Sintra. By public transport: the Sintra railway line from Lisbon Rossio to Sintra takes ~40 minutes; from Sintra, a taxi to Santa Susana is approximately 15-25 minutes (no direct bus). Alternatively, Mafra is accessible by regional bus from Lisbon and then a short taxi. Accommodation options: Sintra (~20 min drive) for a scenic base; Ericeira (~15 min, surf town) or Mafra (~10 min, closest large town); or Lisbon city centre (~45 min drive) for the full city experience.

Q: How much does the Trail Demónios do Lizandro 50km cost and how do I register? A: Entry fee: €30 (until 1 February 2026) / €35 (until 1 October 2026) / €37 (final price, until 25 October 2026 registration deadline). Registration is via online form at trilhoperdido.com/evento/5-trail-demonios-do-lizandro — click 'INSCREVA-SE AQUI' (Register Here). Payment options: MB Way, Referência Multibanco (ATM), or VISA card. Payment links are valid for 3 days; unpaid registrations are automatically deleted. A confirmation email is sent once payment is complete. Optional extras at registration: Sport HG T-shirt €12 / Sport HG socks €5. For receipt requests or registration queries: infotrilhoperdido@gmail.com or jaimemauricio74@gmail.com.

Q: What is the difference between the 50km Ultra and 100km Trail Endurance at Demónios do Lizandro? A: The Trail Endurance 100km starts at 22:00 on Friday 6 November and is an overnight race covering approximately 100km with ~2,500m D+ (~25 m/km). The Ultra 50km starts at 08:00 on Saturday 7 November — a full daytime race — covering 50km with 1,600m D+ (32 m/km). Both races start and finish in Santa Susana and share the same general terrain area; the 50km covers proportionally more elevation gain per kilometre (32 vs ~25 m/km), likely because it covers the steeper hill sections relative to its shorter distance. The 50km is the daytime choice for runners who want the Lizandro valley and Sintra coastal hill experience without overnight navigation or sleep management. Entry fee for the 100km is higher (check official site for 100km pricing). The same event weekend also offers 30km, 20km, 12km trail and 12km walk distances.