Messenger7th Trail St Luzia - S. Miguel da Carreira
Event summary
The 7th Trail AD Carreira/Santa Luzia is a trail running event taking place on July 12, 2026, in Carreira – Barcelos, Portugal. It features a 15 km trail run and an 8 km walk, both set on scenic trails through Carreira, Fonte Coberta, and adjacent parishes.
The trail run is open to all athletes aged 16 and over, while the walk is open to participants aged 8 and above when accompanied by an adult. The event offers a competitive yet friendly atmosphere with classifications by age categories and team awards.
Participants will enjoy varied terrain including paths, fields, forest roads, and trails, with a positive elevation gain of approximately 500 meters on the trail route. The event concludes with refreshments and traditional local treats, fostering a community spirit.
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Age categories/divisions:
• JUNIOR – MASC (18-20 years)
• JUNIOR – FEM (18-20 years)
• SUB 23 – MASC (20-22 years)
• SUB 23 – FEM (20-22 years)
• SENIOR – MASC (23-34 years)
• SENIOR – FEM (23-34 years)
• M35 – MASC (35-39 years)
• M35 – FEM (35-39 years)
• M40 – MASC (40-44 years)
• M40 – FEM (40-44 years)
• M45 – MASC (45-49 years)
• M45 – FEM (45-49 years)
• M50 – MASC (50-54 years)
• M50 – FEM (50-54 years)
• M55 – MASC (55-59 years)
• M55 – FEM (55-59 years)
• M60 – MASC (60-64 years)
• M60 – FEM (60-64 years)
• M65 – MASC (65-69 years)
• M65 – FEM (65-69 years)
• M70 – MASC (70-90 years)
• M70 – FEM (70-90 years)
Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Campo de Jogos AD Carreira, Rua S. João, Carreira – Barcelos
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail 15 km: 09:00
• Walk 8 km: 09:15
Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 11, 15:00–20:00 at club facilities
• July 12, 07:00–08:45 at Associação Desportiva de Carreira
Registration deadline: July 5, 2026
Surface types:
• Paths, fields, forest roads, forests, and trails
Course format: Single loop trail and walk routes
Race routes:
• Trail: approximately 15 km with about 500 m positive elevation gain
• Walk: approximately 8 km
Timing method: Electronic timing with general and age category classification for trail; no timing for walk
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with solids and liquids at approx. km 7 and every 4 km on trail
• Aid station at km 4 on walk
• No cups or bottles provided; participants must carry their own hydration materials
Parking and shuttle details: Parking available on streets adjacent to start location
Prizes: Individual trophies for top 3 male and female overall and per age category; team trophies for top 3 teams and most numerous team
Location
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Trail Run 15 km
Walk 8 km
Trail Run 15 km with T-shirt
Walk 8 km with T-shirt
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib and race kit available at secretariat
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for individual and team classifications
⏱️ Timing + live results by category for trail race
🛟 Safety support: support, rescue, and emergency teams available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at designated points and final reinforcement
🚿 Showers available at Campo de Futebol Associação Desportiva da Carreira
