MessengerVIII VILA CHÃ VILLAGE TRAIL
Event summary
The VIII Vila Chã Aldeia Trail is a trail running event taking place on August 9, 2026, in Vila Chã – Fornos de Algodres, Portugal. It is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026 and serves as the 6th stage of this series.
The event offers multiple distances: a long trail of approximately 22 km with 800 meters of elevation gain, a short trail of approximately 14 km with 500 meters of elevation gain, a mini trail and a walk of approximately 9 km with 200 meters of elevation gain. The long and short trails are open to all participants aged 18 and over, while the mini trail is open to participants aged 11 to 14 with parental consent.
The race courses predominantly follow trails, rural paths, dirt roads, and streams around the adjacent villages, providing a natural and challenging mountain terrain. The event promotes sports practice in the region and encourages respect for the environment and fair play among participants.
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Start/finish locations: Vila Chã – Fornos de Algodres
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (Long Trail) 22 km: 08:30
• Trail Curto (Short Trail) 14 km: 08:45
• Mini Trail 9 km and Caminhada (Walk) 9 km: 08:50
Cut-off times:
• Long Trail: 4 hours
• Short Trail: 3 hours
Bib pick-up time and location: Kits must be collected up to 30 minutes before the start of each race; if absent, participants have 7 days to claim kits at AVCAT headquarters
Registration deadline: August 4, 2026
Surface types: Trails, rural paths, dirt roads, streams
Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails with marked routes using ribbons, printed arrows, and organizational staff
Race routes:
• Long Trail: approx. 22 km, 800 m elevation gain
• Short Trail: approx. 14 km, 500 m elevation gain
• Mini Trail and Walk: approx. 9 km, 200 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic timing system with live provisional results on the Acorrer platform
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Two aid stations on the long trail
• One aid station on the short trail, mini trail, and walk
• Water and liquids provided for refilling personal containers; no cups available
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall male/female in Long, Short, and Mini Trail
• Diplomas for 4th and 5th overall in Long and Short Trail
• Medals for top 3 in each age category in Long, Short, and Mini Trail (only for Circuito Jovem participants)
Location
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Trail Run 22 km
Trail Run 14 km
Trail Run 9 km
Walking 9 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher gift and event souvenir for all participants; trophies, medals, and diplomas for top finishers
⏱️ Electronic timing with live provisional results on the Acorrer platform
🛡️ Insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies; athletes must carry their own containers for liquids
🏆 Awards ceremony at the finish line
