Messenger3rd TRAIL SANTA APOLÓNIA
Event summary
The III Trail Santa Apolónia is a trail running event taking place on April 19, 2026, in Vila do Conde, Portugal. It offers three distances: a 25 km long trail, a 15 km short trail, and a 10 km walk, each starting at Largo de Santa Apolónia in the Malta parish.
The event welcomes participants aged 16 and older for the trail races, and from 6 years old for the walk (with adult supervision). The trails feature moderate elevation gains of approximately 800 m for the long trail and 500 m for the short trail, running mostly on non-technical trails and roads.
Organized by the Comissão de Festas de Santa Apolónia to support local festivities, the race includes staggered starts and a festive atmosphere with awards for various age categories and team classifications.
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Start/finish locations: Largo de Santa Apolónia, freguesia de Malta, Vila do Conde
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (25 km): 09:00
• Trail Curto (15 km): 09:10
• Caminhada (10 km): 09:20
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 18, 14:30–20:00
• April 19, 07:00–08:30
• Location: Centro de Atividades de Malta
Registration deadline: April 12, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Mostly non-technical trails and roads with medium elevation
Course format: Single route with signage and markings, including ribbons and warning signs at dangerous points
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: 25 km with ~800 m positive elevation
• Trail Curto: 15 km with ~500 m positive elevation
• Caminhada: 10 km with ~200 m positive elevation
Timing method: Disposable chip timing included with bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies; exact locations published on event page
Parking and shuttle details: Parking available; transport to finish provided in case of withdrawal
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female overall and age categories; team trophies for clubs based on top 3 finishers’ times
Location
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Trail Run 25 km
Trail Run 15 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with disposable chip
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and technical t-shirt
⏱️ Timing + live results via official timing company
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and marked course with organization staff and GNR at critical points
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments available
🚿 Showers provided
🧳 Transport to finish area in case of withdrawal
🏆 Trophies for individual and team winners
