MessengerMELGAÇO ALVARINHO TRAIL 2026
Event summary
The Melgaço Alvarinho Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on March 15, 2026, in Melgaço, northern Portugal. The event is organized by Melsport E.M., with the support of Melgaço Municipality, the Portuguese Trail Running Association (ATRP), the Viana do Castelo Athletics Association, and the Melgaço Volunteer Firefighters.
Set in a region known for its mountains, rivers, and traditional villages, the event offers athletes the opportunity to run through marked mountain trails, rural paths, and historic areas of the Melgaço municipality. The event includes multiple race formats, from a non-competitive walk to long-distance trail races, catering to different experience levels while promoting fair play, respect for nature, and semi-autonomy in mountain running.
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Plan itInformation
- Event date: March 15, 2026
- Location: Melgaço, Portugal
- Start & finish: Largo Hermenegildo Solheiro
- Organizer: Melsport E.M.
- Participant limit: 1,000 athletes
Races & distances
- Ultra Trail: 50 km | approx. 2,800 m elevation gain | from 18 years old
- Trail Long: 33 km | approx. 1,850 m elevation gain | from 18 years old
- Trail Short: 20 km | approx. 1.100 m elevation gain | from 18 years old
- Walk: 11 km | approx. 400 m elevation gain | open to all (minors under 14 must be accompanied)
(All distances are approximate and may differ from GPS measurements.)
Start times
- Ultra Trail: 08:00
- Trail Long: 08:30
- Trail Short: 09:00
- Walk: 09:15
Timing
- Electronic timing with chip integrated in the bib
- No timing for the walk
Aid stations
- Liquid and solid aid stations along all trail courses
- Aid station at the finish for all participants
- Athletes must carry their own cup or container (eco-responsibility)
Athlete kit includes
- Bib number
- Timing chip (except walk)
- Aid stations during the race
- Sports insurance, personal accident insurance, and civil liability insurance
- Finisher medal for all trail races
- Event giveaways
- Hot showers at the Municipal Swimming Pools
- Product raffles at the finish line
- Event photography coverage
Location
get directionsRaces
Trail Run 50 km
Trail Run 33 km
Trail Run 20 km
Walking 11 km
Benefits
🏔️ Mountain trail routes through the natural and cultural landscapes of Melgaço
🏃 Multiple race distances for different experience levels
⏱️ Electronic chip timing for all trail races
🥤 Solid and liquid aid stations along the courses
🛡️ Sports, personal accident, and civil liability insurance included
🏅 Finisher medal for all trail race participants
🚿 Hot showers available after the race
📸 Official event photography
🌿 Strong focus on environmental responsibility and fair play
