MessengerIII TTOT "Trail Through Lands of Yore"
Event summary
The III TTOT “Trail Por Terras de Outrora” is a trail running event taking place on March 15, 2026, in Brotas, Évora, Portugal. It offers participants three race options: a Long Trail of 22 km, a Sprint Trail of 15 km, and a non-competitive 10 km walk, all starting and finishing at the Escola de Brotas. The event is open to all with age restrictions for the trail distances (minimum 16 years) and no license required, while the walk is open to all ages.
This trail race is part of a cultural and environmental promotion of the region, highlighting historical paths and rural landscapes with technical, hilly terrain including single tracks, water crossings, and forest roads. It combines natural beauty with a challenging course that demands good physical condition and self-management of effort.
The atmosphere is friendly and communal, with post-race activities including a musical animation and awards ceremony. There is also a lunch option for athletes and companions. The event supports teams and individual competitors with prizes for the top finishers by category and team classifications.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo and Trail Sprint: minimum age 16 years
• Caminhada: open to all ages (minors under 10 must be accompanied)
Start/finish locations: Escola de Brotas, Brotas, Évora
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (22 km): 09:00
• Trail Sprint (15 km): 09:30
• Caminhada (10 km): 09:45
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo 22 km – 4h30
• Trail Sprint 15 km – 3h30
• Caminhada 10 km – 5h
Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 14, 16:00–19:30 at Escola de Brotas
• March 15, 07:30–09:35 at Escola de Brotas
Participants limit:
• Trail Longo 22 km – 200
• Trail Sprint 15 km – 300
• Caminhada 10 km – 300
Registration deadline: March 9, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Natural terrain including dirt trails, forest paths, single tracks, water crossings, and rural roads
Course format: Circular course starting and finishing at the same location, with mixed terrain and technical sections
Race routes: Includes historical paths of Brotas, crossing streams and rural land
Timing method: Electronic chip integrated in bib with continuous timing from start to finish
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations along the route with water and food; disposal of cups must be immediate in designated bins
Prizes: Troféus for top 3 male and female finishers in Trail Longo and Trail Sprint; team awards based on best 3 athletes per team; no classification for Caminhada
Location
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Trail Run 22 km
Trail Run 15 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, race t-shirt, insurance coverage
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and food refreshments at the finish line
⏱️ Timing + live results by category with electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: emergency and medical teams along the course
🛡️ Insurance: mandatory personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water and food supplies at multiple points
🚿 Showers: access to hot showers after the race at Campo de Jogos António Joaquim Sólidó
🏆 Trophies: awards ceremony for top finishers and teams
