MessengerTrail Lands of Oiã 2026
Event summary
The Trail Terras de Oiã is a trail running event taking place on July 26, 2026, in the parish of Oiã, Oliveira do Bairro, Portugal. It features four races: a 24 km Long Trail, a 16 km Short Trail, an 8 km Mini Trail, and a 1 km Trail Kids, along with an 8 km non-competitive walk.
The event is open to athletes aged 18+ for the Long Trail and 15+ for the Short and Mini Trails, with the Trail Kids for children up to 12 years old. The races are timed except for the Trail Kids and walk. The courses traverse rural and forest trails with moderate elevation, offering a scenic and natural experience.
The atmosphere is community-focused with competitive and recreational options, including team trophies and prizes for top finishers. The event also includes a prize money for the top three male and female athletes in the two longest competitive races.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo (24 km): 18+ years
• Trail Curto (16 km): 15+ years
• Mini Trail (8 km): 15+ years
• Trail Kids (1 km): up to 12 years
• Caminhada (8 km): open to all
Start/finish locations: Parque Verde, Vila de Oiã, Oliveira do Bairro
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (24 km): 09:00
• Trail Curto (16 km): 09:30
• Mini Trail (8 km) and Caminhada (8 km): 10:00
• Trail Kids (1 km): 11:50
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo: 5 hours
• Trail Curto: 4 hours
• Mini Trail: 3 hours
• Caminhada: 3 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 25, 17:00–19:00
• July 26, 08:00–09:30
• Location: Junta de Freguesia de Oiã
Participants limit:
• Trail Longo: 250
• Trail Curto: 400
• Mini Trail: 200
• Trail Kids: 50
• Caminhada: 400
Registration deadline: July 19, 2026 or until 1300 paid entries reached
Surface types: Rural and forest trails, dirt roads, some asphalt
Course format: Point-to-point and looped trails with marked routes and control points
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: approx. 24 km, 520 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: approx. 16 km, 310 m elevation gain
• Mini Trail: approx. 8 km, 180 m elevation gain
• Trail Kids: approx. 1 km, 50 m elevation gain
• Caminhada: approx. 8 km, low/medium difficulty
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with manual backup
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies
• Trail Longo: 4 aid stations
• Trail Curto: 3 aid stations
• Mini Trail: 2 aid stations
• Caminhada: 2 aid stations
Prizes:
• Medals for finishers
• Prize money for top 3 male/female in Trail Longo and Trail Curto (70€, 40€, 20€)
• Trophies for top 3 teams in Trail Longo, Trail Curto, Mini Trail
• Prize for most numerous team across all four races
Location
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Trail Run 24 km
Trail Run 16 km
Trail Run 8 km
Walking 8 km
Kids Race 1 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with integrated chip, race kit
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + manual backup by Meu Tempo
🛟 Safety support: emergency and medical teams available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies at multiple points depending on race
🚿 Showers available subject to facility availability
🧖 Massages provided
🏆 Prizes including trophies and prize money for top finishers and teams