Messenger1st Saloios Trail
Event summary
The 1st Trail Saloios is a trail running event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Arneiros, Ventosa, Torres Vedras, Lisbon. It features two trail distances of 18 km and 13 km, plus a 6 km walking category.
Organized by the BTT section of A.C.D.R. Arneiros, the event unfolds in a rural environment with stunning landscapes and breathtaking trails, passing through geodesic and notable points of the Ventosa parish. The race will proceed regardless of weather conditions, provided participant safety is ensured.
The event is non-competitive with time control and classifications for recreational purposes only. The start and finish are at Adega Cooperativa de São Mamede da Ventosa. There are 600 spots for trail and mini trail combined, and 250 for the walk.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M Júnior (18-19 years)
• M Sub 23 (20-22 years)
• M Seniores (23-34 years)
• M 35 (35-39 years)
• M 40 (40-44 years)
• M 45 (45-49 years)
• M 50 (50-54 years)
• M 55 (55-59 years)
• M 60 (60-64 years)
• M 65 (65-69 years)
• M 70 (70+ years)
• F Júnior (18-19 years)
• F Sub 23 (20-22 years)
• F Seniores (23-34 years)
• F 35 (35-39 years)
• F 40 (40-44 years)
• F 45 (45-49 years)
• F 50 (50-54 years)
• F 55 (55-59 years)
• F 60 (60-64 years)
• F 65 (65-69 years)
• F 70 (70+ years)
Start/finish locations: Adega Cooperativa de São Mamede da Ventosa, Arneiros, Ventosa, Torres Vedras
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (18 km): 08:30
• Trail Curto (13 km): 09:15
• Trail Mini (12 km): 09:30
• Caminhada (6 km): 09:45
Cut-off times:
• Caminhada: 4 hours
• Mini Trail: 3 hours
• Trail: 4 hours
Participants limit:
• Trail and Mini Trail combined: 600
• Caminhada: 250
Registration deadline: Until the limit of registrations is reached, starting January 18, 2026
Surface types: Mostly forest and rural trails
Course format: Trail running and walking routes through rural and forest paths, marked with white and red ribbons and informative signs
Race routes:
• Caminhada: approx. 6 km, D+/- 300 m
• Mini Trail: approx. 12 km, D+/- 500 m
• Trail: approx. 18 km, D+/- 800 m
Timing method: Electronic chip timing for Trail and Mini Trail
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies on routes according to distance; no disposable utensils provided
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall male and female in Trail and Mini Trail only; no age group or walking prizes
Location
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Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 6 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip (Trail and Mini Trail), event t-shirt, and gifts from organizers and partners
🏅 Finisher prize: event t-shirt
⏱️ Timing + live results for Trail and Mini Trail via electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance available; emergency contacts provided on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments on course according to distance
🚿 Access to hot showers after the race
🏆 Prizes for top 3 overall male and female finishers in Trail and Mini Trail
🎁 Raffle of articles and gifts at finish line; participant giveaways according to partners
🍽️ Optional lunch (Bucha Saloia) available for purchase