MessengerXI TRAIL MONTES SALOIOS
Event summary
The XI Trail Montes Saloios will take place on 15 February 2026 in Covas de Ferro, Sintra, with all event operations centralized at the Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo da Liga dos Amigos de Covas de Ferro (secretariat, start, and finish). Organized by Motoclube TT Montes Saloios with the support of Faz-te aos Trilhos, the event welcomes both competitive athletes and walkers.
Participants can choose between the Trail Longo 29 km, Trail Curto 15 km, Minitrail 10 km, and a 10 km Walk. The 29 km and 15 km distances also include the special couples’ classification “Amor nos Montes.” Competitive races are chip-timed, while the walk is non-timed.
The day is marked by a festive and community spirit, with semi-autonomy between aid stations, scenic off-road routes, and plenty of post-race celebrations. With prizes for runners, walkers, teams, couples, and even costumes, the Montes Saloios promises both competition and fun.
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Age categories/divisions: Juniors (18–19), Sub23 (20–22), Seniors (23–34), M35/F35 (35–39), M40/F40 (40–44), M45/F45 (45–49), M50/F50 (50–54), M55/F55 (55–59), M60/F60 (60–64), M65/F65 (65–69), M70/F70 (70+). No divisions for the Walk.
Start/finish locations: Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo da Liga dos Amigos de Covas de Ferro, Sintra.
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Trail Longo 29 km (Amor nos Montes included)
• 09:30 – Trail Curto 15 km (Amor nos Montes included)
• 09:45 – Minitrail 10 km & Walk 10 km
Cut-off times:
• 29 km – 6h00 (course closes 16:00)
• 15 km – 5h30 (course closes 16:00)
• 10 km – 5h15 (course closes 16:00)
• Walk – non-timed (course closes 16:00)
Bib pick-up:
• 14 February: 14:00–20:00 – Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo
• 15 February: 07:00–08:30 – Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo
Registration deadline: 08 February 2026, 23:59.
Surface types: Off-road trails and rural paths with short open-road crossings.
Course format: Marked off-road circuits with semi-autonomy between aid stations.
Timing method: Chip timing (29/15/10 km); Walk non-timed.
Aid stations:
• 29 km – 3 stations (PAC1, PAC2, Finish)
• 15 km – 2 stations (PAC2, Finish)
• 10 km & Walk – 2 stations (liquids + solids)
Prizes: Finisher gift for all who complete their event. Trophies for the top 3 overall (M/F) in 29 km, 15 km, and 10 km; top 3 per age group; top 3 teams; largest team; top 3 couples in “Amor nos Montes”; and a prize for the best costume.
Location
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Trail Run 29 km
Trail Run 15 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: Bib with chip (29/15/10 km; Walk with bib only), event T-shirt (for entries until 1 Feb).
🛡️ Insurance: Personal accident insurance.
🛟 Support: Medical, logistical, and technical assistance on course.
🥤 Aid stations: Liquids and solids on course + finish.
🏅 Finisher gift: For all participants (including Walk).
🚿 Showers: Available at the pavilion (cold, possibly warm).
🛌 Overnight stay: Hard-floor sleeping at the pavilion (14→15 Feb) with prior request.
🍲 Extras: Hot soup at the finish, carnival spirit, and a welcoming staff.
