Messenger5th Trail Herdade dos Hospitais
Event summary
The 5th Trilho Herdade dos Hospitais is a trail running event taking place on March 8, 2026, at Herdade dos Hospitais in Montemor-o-Novo, Évora. The race features three distances: a 16 km trail, a 10 km mini trail, and a 7 km walk.
Participants aged 16 and older can compete in the trail and mini trail, while the walk is open to all fitness levels and allows dogs. The courses combine running with overcoming natural and architectural obstacles within the estate, offering a unique challenge and experience.
The event includes individual and team competitions with prizes for top finishers in various age categories, creating a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 23 (16-22 years)
• Sénior (23-39 years)
• Veteranos I (40-49 years)
• Veteranos II (50-59 years)
• Veteranos III (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Herdade dos Hospitais, Montemor-o-Novo
Start times per category/distance:
• Trilho 16 km: 09:15
• Mini Trilho 10 km: 09:30
• Caminhada 7 km: 09:45
Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 7, 15:00–19:00 at Herdade dos Hospitais
• March 8, from 07:30 near the start area
Surface types: Trail with natural and architectural obstacles within the estate
Course format: Marked routes with arrows, ribbons, and specific indications for easy identification
Timing method: Electronic timing chip included with bib for Trilho and Mini Trilho
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solids and liquids at assistance zones and finish line
Prizes:
• Awards for top three absolute male and female athletes in Trilho and Mini Trilho
• Awards for top three in each gender and age category
• Prize for best team (top three individual results)
• Special prize for oldest male and female competitors
Location
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Trail Run 16 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walking 7 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip for Trilho and Mini Trilho, bib without chip for Caminhada, technical t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top finishers and teams, special prizes for oldest competitors
⏱️ Electronic timing chip for Trilho and Mini Trilho participants
🛡️ Insurance: included sports insurance
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at assistance zones and finish line
🛟 First aid and technical support provided
🚿 Showers available at municipal pavilion
