{"id":7221,"date":"2024-09-13T17:58:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T15:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/?p=7221"},"modified":"2025-06-18T16:17:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T14:17:23","slug":"donate-an-old-race-t-shirt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/donate-an-old-race-t-shirt\/","title":{"rendered":"Donate an old race T-shirt !"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7221\" class=\"elementor elementor-7221\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55a22099 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"55a22099\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1004ac01 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1004ac01\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77f8e4c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"77f8e4c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/default-post.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5896\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/default-post.png 610w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/default-post-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d6c61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d6c61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Donate an old race T-shirt !<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18cfaad elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"18cfaad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-5d790ac elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>Settembre 13, 2024<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97fb27c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97fb27c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Update!!!!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a9e22a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a9e22a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>500 race T-shirt s were donated during the trail running weekend! We\u2019re thrilled to share the amazing results of our recent collaboration with several trail running events on October 5-6. Thanks to the generosity of runners worldwide, we collected nearly 500 race shirts to support young people from low-income families in Peru&#8217;s Amazon region.<\/p><p>We want to thank the event organizers who made this possible: Douro Ultra Trail in Portugal, Thusy en Trail in France, and the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra (GB Ultra) in the UK. Their support and commitment were essential to this campaign\u2019s success.<\/p><p>We will send all donated shirts to the Tangarana Social Platform, a charity that helps disadvantaged youth in the Peruvian Amazon through trail running. These shirts will provide attire for sports activities and symbolize the solidarity of the global running community.<\/p><p>Have an old running shirt gathering dust in your closet? No problem! Our collection is still active. When you pick up your bib at upcoming races, bring that shirt and support this project. TrailRunAdvisor ambassadors will collect donations and ensure they reach PS Tangarana.<\/p><p>This is only the beginning! Over the coming weeks, we\u2019ll add more races to this initiative, so stay tuned to learn where you can keep contributing.<\/p><p>Thank you all for your incredible support! Together, we\u2019re running for a great cause. Let\u2019s keep the generosity flowing and bring hope to those who need it most.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c13d02 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"14c13d02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-5d790ac elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>Settembre 13, 2024<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4155d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4155d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why choosing the right running shirt is key to success in running<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a53b149 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a53b149\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/\">Running<\/a> goes beyond just being a sport; it\u2019s an experience that challenges the body to perform consistently in all weather conditions. Choosing the right running shirt is essential for every runner, impacting not only comfort but also performance and overall race experience.<\/p><p>Running shirts are crafted to meet athletes&#8217; specific needs. With features like breathability, ergonomic fit, and quick-drying materials, these garments help runners stay cool and comfortable. They reduce distractions caused by sweat or skin friction, allowing athletes to focus fully on their run.<\/p><p>In a race or marathon training, every detail matters. The shirt you wear can be the difference between optimal performance and an uncomfortable day. A proper shirt minimizes the risk of chafing and blisters, enhancing each mile of your journey.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb07ea7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb07ea7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Essential features of a good race t-shirt<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c15a4fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c15a4fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not all race T-shirts are created equal. A good running shirt should meet several key criteria that go beyond being lightweight or form-fitting. Here are the essential features to look for:<\/p><p><strong>Breathable material:<\/strong> The best running shirts use synthetic materials like polyester or elastane blends. These fabrics absorb and evaporate sweat quickly, keeping you cool and preventing overheating during long runs.<\/p><p><strong>Anti-chafing technology:<\/strong> Flat seams and tag-free fabrics help prevent chafing, especially in areas like the underarms or shoulders. This design reduces irritation from repetitive movement.<\/p><p><strong>Ergonomic fit:<\/strong> A running shirt should fit comfortably without restricting movement. Proper fit allows freedom of movement and avoids air pockets that create drag or resistance while running.<\/p><p><strong>Lightweight:<\/strong> Technical shirts are often ultra-light, promoting freedom of movement and minimizing weight during races.<\/p><p><strong>Quick-drying:<\/strong> Quick-dry fabrics are essential since a wet shirt can cool you down too much in cold weather or feel uncomfortable in warm climates.<\/p><p>Each feature serves a purpose: helping runners focus on performance and fully enjoy the experience without distractions<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e60cada elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e60cada\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Differences between race t-shirts and regular shirts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed5f07c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed5f07c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What you need to know: It\u2019s easy to assume that any race T-shirt will work for running, but the differences between a technical running shirt and a regular cotton shirt are substantial. Here\u2019s why running in a regular shirt isn\u2019t the same:<\/p><p><strong>Breathability:<\/strong> Cotton shirts retain sweat, making them heavier and less comfortable as your run progresses. In contrast, technical shirts wick moisture away, keeping you dry longer.<\/p><p><strong>Weight:<\/strong> Technical shirts are generally lighter, allowing smoother movement. Since they absorb less moisture, they also avoid becoming heavy when you sweat.<\/p><p><strong>Comfort:<\/strong> Regular shirts can cause friction and discomfort during long runs. Technical shirts solve this with optimized seams and soft fabrics that move with your body.<\/p><p><strong>Durability:<\/strong> Running shirts are built to endure heavy use and frequent washing without losing shape or effectiveness, unlike cotton shirts, which wear out more quickly.<\/p><p>Choosing a technical shirt is an investment in both comfort and performance for any runner.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-410a13b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"410a13b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to care for your race T-shirt to make them last longer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5b592c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5b592c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you find the perfect running shirt, it\u2019s important to care for it properly so it lasts. Technical shirts need special attention to maintain their qualities. Here are some helpful tips:<\/p><p><strong>Hand wash or use a gentle cycle:<\/strong> Avoid harsh washes and high temperatures. Wash by hand or use a delicate cycle in the washing machine.<\/p><p><strong>Skip the fabric softener:<\/strong> Fabric softeners can damage the technical fibers, reducing breathability and effectiveness over time.<\/p><p><strong>Air dry:<\/strong> It\u2019s best to air dry your shirt instead of using a dryer, as heat can damage synthetic materials.<\/p><p><strong>Separate by color:<\/strong> Wash technical shirts separately or with similar colors to avoid stains.<\/p><p>With proper care, your running shirts will last for many miles and maintain their original comfort and performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98959d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98959d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Solidarity project with Race T-shirt<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-619faa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"619faa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DA7wKVXNEio\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Give your running shirts a second life<\/a> and support youth in the Amazon One of the most impactful ways to make your old running shirts useful is by participating in charity initiatives like the one launched by TrailRunAdvisor in collaboration with the Tangarana Social Platform.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=122174512838158257&amp;set=pcb.122174512994158257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> This charity<\/a>, dedicated to helping young people from low-income families in the Amazon region of Peru, uses trail running as a tool to foster social integration.<\/p><p>If you have a running shirt you no longer use, TrailRunAdvisor invites you to donate it when you pick up your race bib at participating events. A TrailRunAdvisor ambassador will be present at the event to collect the shirts, which will be sent to the Tangarana Social Platform. These race T-shirt not only help young people participate in sports activities but also represent an opportunity to empower them through sports, promoting values such as teamwork, personal growth, and respect for nature.<\/p><p>This type of initiative not only contributes to healthy physical and mental development for these young people but also connects them with the global running community, which has shown its commitment to solidarity. Donating a shirt may seem like a small gesture, but in the lives of these kids, it means an opportunity to feel part of something bigger, to grow in confidence, and to find new opportunities for integration.<\/p><p>The social impact of trail running is profound, and with projects like this, every runner can help improve the lives of young people who otherwise wouldn&#8217;t have access to these opportunities. So why let that old running shirt gather dust in your closet when it can make a difference in the Amazon?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d5ad236 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d5ad236\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-267f87f3 elementor-grid-1 elementor-grid-laptop-1 elementor-posts--align-center elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"267f87f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_laptop&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:20,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-19578 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry categories-interviews categories-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/trilhos-do-pastor-interview-portugal-trail-race\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687012118_1428127369116724_6636229020487631550_n-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-19593 not-transparent\" alt=\"Trilho do Pastor\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"7e837f\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7e837f\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687012118_1428127369116724_6636229020487631550_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687012118_1428127369116724_6636229020487631550_n-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687012118_1428127369116724_6636229020487631550_n-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687012118_1428127369116724_6636229020487631550_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687012118_1428127369116724_6636229020487631550_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/trilhos-do-pastor-interview-portugal-trail-race\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tInterview TrailRunAdvisor &#8211; Trilhos do Pastor\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\t4 Giugno 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Over the past few years, Trilhos do Pastor has established itself as one of the highest-rated trail running races in Portugal, standing out for the quality of its organization, the authenticity of the experience, and its deep connection to the local territory. With 36 reviews and an outstanding average rating of 4.9\/5 on TrailRunAdvisor, the race has earned an exceptional reputation among trail runners. Held in the heart of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park, and passing through iconic locations such as Pia do Urso and the Moeda Caves, Trilhos dos Pastor has become a benchmark event for runners seeking a memorable trail running experience in Portugal. But what truly makes Trilhos do Pastor so special? What lies behind its unique atmosphere, attention<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/trilhos-do-pastor-interview-portugal-trail-race\/\" aria-label=\"Leggi tutto Interview TrailRunAdvisor &#8211; Trilhos do Pastor\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-19873 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry categories-news\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/transylvania-100-safety-extreme-mountain-conditions\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-24-220223-218x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-19875 not-transparent\" alt=\"Transylvania 100\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"a4a4a4\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a4a4a4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-24-220223-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-05-24-220223.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/transylvania-100-safety-extreme-mountain-conditions\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhen a Trail Race Felt Like a Survival Challenge: Four Runners Reflect on Transylvania 100\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\t2 Giugno 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Snow, ice, fog and exposed mountain terrain turned one of Eastern Europe&#8217;s toughest trail races into an unforgettable experience. TrailRunAdvisor spoke with four participants to understand what they encountered on the course and what lessons can be learned for the future. Editor&#8217;s Note: The observations in this article are based on testimonials collected from four participants in the 2026 edition of Transylvania 100. Their views reflect their personal experiences and perceptions during the race. For many trail runners, Transylvania 100 is synonymous with challenge. Set in Romania&#8217;s Bucegi Mountains, the race is known for its technical terrain, steep climbs and alpine atmosphere. This year, however, conversations after the race focused less on performances and finishing times, and more on the conditions runners faced high in<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/transylvania-100-safety-extreme-mountain-conditions\/\" aria-label=\"Leggi tutto When a Trail Race Felt Like a Survival Challenge: Four Runners Reflect on Transylvania 100\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-19449 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry categories-top-rated-race\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/philippine-mountain-trail-festival-a-brutal-and-beautiful-ultra-trail-in-asia\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/685890261_1427370865859041_6020463486398441385_n-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-19444 not-transparent\" alt=\"Trilhos dos Pastor\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"7a8380\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7a8380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/685890261_1427370865859041_6020463486398441385_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/685890261_1427370865859041_6020463486398441385_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/685890261_1427370865859041_6020463486398441385_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/685890261_1427370865859041_6020463486398441385_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/685890261_1427370865859041_6020463486398441385_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/philippine-mountain-trail-festival-a-brutal-and-beautiful-ultra-trail-in-asia\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tPhilippine Mountain Trail Festival: a brutal and beautiful ultra trail in Asia\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\t28 Maggio 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Location: Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines Distances: up to 170 km Elevation gain: up to 9,500 m Month: May Why runners love it The Philippine Mountain Trail Festival (PMTF) is widely recognized as one of the most challenging and rewarding trail running races in Asia. With a strong rating, runners consistently highlight its difficulty, beauty, and exceptional organization. \u2b50 \u201cOne of the hardest races I\u2019ve ever done\u2026 but also one of the most beautiful.\u201d \u2b50 \u201cThe course was brutal\u2026 a true test of grit, resilience, and perseverance.\u201d \u2b50 \u201cHardcore 100 miles \u2013 real hardcore. Iconic. The final exam of every trail runner.\u201d \u2b50 \u201cThe mountain views were incredible and made the suffering worth it.\u201d \u2b50 \u201cTop-class organization and an amazing community.\u201d \u2b50 \u201cPerfectly marked course, incredible<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/philippine-mountain-trail-festival-a-brutal-and-beautiful-ultra-trail-in-asia\/\" aria-label=\"Leggi tutto Philippine Mountain Trail Festival: a brutal and beautiful ultra trail in Asia\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-19438 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry categories-top-rated-race\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/trilhos-dos-pastor-a-top-rated-trail-race-in-portugal\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/685890261_1427370865859041_6020463486398441385_n-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-19444 not-transparent\" alt=\"Trilhos dos Pastor\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"7a8380\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7a8380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/685890261_1427370865859041_6020463486398441385_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/685890261_1427370865859041_6020463486398441385_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/685890261_1427370865859041_6020463486398441385_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/685890261_1427370865859041_6020463486398441385_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/685890261_1427370865859041_6020463486398441385_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/trilhos-dos-pastor-a-top-rated-trail-race-in-portugal\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tTrilhos dos Pastor: a top-rated trail race in Portugal\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\t26 Maggio 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Location: Pia do Urso, Batalha, Portugal Distances: up to 35 km Elevation gain: up to 1,750 m Month: April Why runners love it: \u2b50 \u201cIt was the best-organized race I have ever taken part in\u201d \u2b50 \u201cExceptional care for the athletes, the course markings, and the aid stations.\u201d \u2b50 \u201cPerfect trails. Fantastic scenery. I would do it again, without a doubt\u201d \u2b50 \u201cA pure trail race. Spectacular trails and scenery, a wonderful event venue and excellent organization\u201d \u2b50 \u201cA distinguishing factor of this race compared to others is the atmosphere\u201d \u2b50 \u201cAn example for all other organizers\u201d \u2b50 \u201cIn the heart of the Serras d\u2019Aire and Candeeiros Natural Park, ancient trails and breathtaking views\u201d \u2b50 \u201cFlawless organisation, clear markings, well-placed aid stations\u201d Race description Trilhos<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/trailrunadvisor.com\/it\/trilhos-dos-pastor-a-top-rated-trail-race-in-portugal\/\" aria-label=\"Leggi tutto Trilhos dos Pastor: a top-rated trail race in Portugal\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update!!!! 500 race T-shirt s were donated during the trail running weekend! We\u2019re thrilled to share the amazing results of our recent collaboration with several trail running events on October 5-6. Thanks to the generosity of runners worldwide, we collected nearly 500 race shirts to support young people from low-income families in Peru&#8217;s Amazon region. 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