MessengerVII FIREFIGHTERS TRAIL OF MÊDA
Event summary
The VII Trail Bombeiros de Mêda is a trail running event organized by the Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Mêda, taking place on April 12, 2026, in Mêda, Guarda, Portugal. It features multiple distances including a Long Trail (~24 km), a Short Trail (~17 km), a Mini Trail (~12 km), and a recreational walk (~12 km).
This event is open to all participants aged 18 and above for the long and short trails, with younger participants aged 11 to 14 allowed in the Mini Trail with parental consent. It is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026, serving as the 3rd stage of the series.
The trails predominantly run through natural terrain such as trails, rural paths, dirt roads, and streams around nearby villages, offering a challenging mountain environment with significant elevation changes. The event promotes sports practice in the region and encourages sharing the trail running experience among athletes from various locations.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Mini Trail: ages 11-14 (with parental consent)
• Trail Short and Long: 18+ years
Start/finish locations: Quartel dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Mêda, Mêda, Guarda
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Long: 09:00
• Trail Short: 09:15
• Mini Trail and Walk: 09:20
Cut-off times: 4 hours total time limit for all distances
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 11, 19:30-21:00 at Quartel dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Mêda
• April 12, 07:30-08:50 at event location
Registration deadline: April 7, 2026
Surface types: Trails, rural paths, dirt roads, streams
Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails predominantly on natural terrain
Race routes:
• Long Trail: ~24 km
• Short Trail: ~17 km
• Mini Trail and Walk: ~12 km
Timing method: Electronic timing system with live timing on Acorrer platform
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Two aid stations on Long Trail
• One aid station on Short Trail, Mini Trail, and Walk
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall male and female in Long, Short, and Mini Trail
• Diplomas for 4th and 5th place overall in Long and Short Trail
• Medals for top 3 in each age category in Long, Short, and Mini Trail (Circuito Jovem participants only)
Location
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Trail Run 24 km
Trail Run 17 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 12 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, event-related gifts, finisher gift
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies, medals, diplomas for classified athletes
⏱️ Electronic timing with live results on Acorrer platform
🛟 Safety support: emergency contact numbers on bib, organizational support
🛡️ Insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies at designated points
🧳 Kit pick-up available day before and morning of event
