Messenger9th Canha Trail Running
Event summary
The 9th Trail Running Canha is a trail running event taking place on April 11, 2026, in Canha, Setúbal. The race offers two trail distances of 10 km and 21 km, as well as a guided 7 km walk.
The event is open to participants of all ages, including minors accompanied by a responsible adult, and does not require any sports federation license. It is a non-competitive, recreational event aimed at promoting community, well-being, and physical activity in contact with nature.
The race starts and finishes at the Bombeiros Voluntários de Canha, with a festive atmosphere including post-race refreshments and a medal for finishers. The course includes natural terrain with some road crossings assisted by GNR for safety.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Bombeiros Voluntários de Canha, Canha, Setúbal
Start times per category/distance:
• 21 km Trail: 09:00
• 10 km Trail: 09:10
• 7 km Walk: 09:15
Cut-off times: 3 hours for both 10 km and 21 km trails
Bib pick-up time and location: From 07:30 on race day at Bombeiros Voluntários de Canha; must be collected at least 30 minutes before race start
Participant limit: 1000 participants total across all three events
Registration deadline: April 8, 2026
Surface types: Natural trail with some road crossings
Course format: Point-to-point or looped trail marked with ribbons and arrows
Race routes: Trail distances of 10 km and 21 km; guided walk of approximately 7 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing system
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets and showers available at public changing rooms of Junta de Freguesia de Canha and Bombeiros Voluntários de Canha
• Aid stations on 10 km trail at approx. 5 km and finish
• Aid stations on 21 km trail at approx. 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, and finish
Prizes: Symbolic souvenirs and trophies without commercial or monetary value for top 3 overall and age categories; non-competitive event
Location
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Trail Run 21 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walking 7 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, official event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at multiple points along the course
🚿 Showers and toilets available at public changing facilities and race venue
🏆 Symbolic trophies and souvenirs for top finishers
🥖 Post-race snack: bread with chouriço and a drink
