MessengerX CROSS TRAIL SOURE 1111
Event summary
The X Cross Trail Soure 1111 is a trail running event taking place on April 26, 2026, in Soure, Portugal. It offers two competitive distances: Trail Curto 17k and Mini Trail 13k, as well as a non-competitive 10k Caminhada (walk), all starting and finishing at Parque dos Bacelos in Vila de Soure.
The event is open to all participants, including minors accompanied by parents or with a responsible declaration. The Mini Trail 13k is part of the Circuito Distrital de Trail Running de Coimbra – Mini, organized by the Associação Distrital de Atletismo de Coimbra (ADAC). The courses are circular, traversing forest trails, paths, and some paved sections, creating a scenic and technical trail sprint atmosphere.
This race combines a competitive spirit with community involvement, offering a festive yet challenging environment suitable for individual runners and teams, including collective classifications and trophies for top teams and age groups.
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Age categories/divisions:
• MSub23 – 22 years or younger
• MSeniores – 23 to 34 years
• M35 – 35 to 39 years
• M40 – 40 to 44 years
• M45 – 45 to 49 years
• M50 – 50 to 54 years
• M55 – 55 to 59 years
• FSub23 – 22 years or younger
• FSeniores – 23 to 34 years
• F35 – 35 to 39 years
• F40 – 40 to 44 years
• F45 – 45 to 49 years
• F50 – 50 to 54 years
• F55 – 55 to 59 years
Start/finish locations: Parque dos Bacelos, Vila de Soure
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Curto 17k: 09:15
• Mini Trail 13k: 09:30
• Caminhada 10k: 09:45
Cut-off times:
• Trail Curto 17k – 4 hours
• Mini Trail 13k and Caminhada – 3 hours
Participants limit:
• Trail Curto 17k – 300 participants
• Mini Trail 13k – 400 participants
• Caminhada – 300 participants
Surface types: Forest trails, paths, some paved roads
Course format: Circular loops for all distances
Race routes: Circular routes starting and finishing at Parque dos Bacelos, covering trails, forest paths, and some paved sections within Soure parish
Timing method: Electronic chip timing incorporated in dorsal (bib), with classifications by gender, age group, and teams
Toilets and aid station placement: One main aid station with liquids and solids; no cups or bottles provided, athletes must carry own container
Prizes: Trophies awarded on race day to top 3 overall male and female finishers in Trail Curto 17k and Mini Trail 13k, top 3 in each age category, and top 3 male and female teams; potential for additional awards at organizer’s discretion
Location
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Trail Run 17 km
Trail Run 13 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: event t-shirt and bib
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher award for timed races and small post-race snack
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with individual, gender, age group, and team classifications
🛟 Safety support: organization staff and security forces at road crossings
🛡️ Insurance included: personal accident and liability
🥤 Aid stations: at least one station with liquids and solids, athletes must carry own container
📸 Use of participant images for event promotion authorized by participants
