Sunset Trail Foros de Vale Figueira
Event summary
Sunset Trail is a trail running and walking event taking place on May 9, 2026, at Herdade do Freixo do Meio in Foros de Vale Figueira, Évora. The event offers three distances: a long trail of approximately 18 km, a short trail of 12 km, and a 6 km walk.
The trails are designed for different levels of runners: the 18 km trail is for experienced runners aged 18 and over, the 12 km trail for active runners aged 16 and over, and the 6 km walk is open to all without competitive character. The courses traverse the Montado Alentejano landscape, providing varied terrain and natural beauty.
The event promotes personal challenge and a healthy lifestyle, with a festive atmosphere including a communal dinner after the race. Awards are given for top finishers in the trail races, and all finishers receive a finisher prize.
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Start/finish locations: Herdade do Freixo do Meio, Foros de Vale Figueira
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (18 km): 16:45
• Trail Curto (12 km): 16:50
• Caminhada (6 km): 16:55
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 8, 14:00–18:00 at Centro Cultural Foros de Vale Figueira
• May 9, 13:00–15:45 at Herdade do Freixo do Meio
Participants limit: 500 participants total for all distances
Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 23 F, Sub 23 M (16–22 years)
• Seniores F, Seniores M (23–39 years)
• F40, M40 (40–49 years)
• F50, M50 (50–59 years)
• F60, M60 (60+ years)
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo (18 km): finish by 19:45
• Trail Curto (12 km): finish by 19:00
• Caminhada (6 km): finish by 19:00
Surface types: Trails through Montado Alentejano terrain
Course format: Marked and balized trails with arrows, ribbons, and volunteers
Race routes:
• Trail Longo (18 km): approx. 18 km with 2 liquid and solid aid stations plus 2 intermediate liquid aid stations
• Trail Curto (12 km): approx. 12 km with 2 aid stations at finish and 1 intermediate liquid aid station
• Caminhada (6 km): approx. 6 km with 1 aid station at finish
Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquids and solids at finish and intermediate points as above
Prizes: Awards for top 3 male and female finishers in 12 km and 18 km trails; finisher prize for all finishers; team prize for teams with 3 or more athletes based on top 3 individual results
Registration deadline: May 1, 2026
Location
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Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walk 6 km
Kids Walk 6 km
Trail Run 18 km With dinner
Trail Run 12 km With dinner
Walk 6 km With dinner
Kids Walk 6 km With dinner
Guest Dinner
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, chip (for trail participants), and insurance included
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize for all who complete any distance
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: first aid assistance at start, course, and finish; authorized vehicles only
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at finish and intermediate points depending on distance