Messenger5th Trail Manuelino
Event summary
The 5th Trail Manuelino is a trail running event scheduled for February 7, 2027, in Abiul, Pombal, Portugal. It features competitive trail races of 32 km, 18 km (Trail Sprint), and 12 km (MiniTrail), as well as a 12 km walking event and a Trail Kids race.
The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the trail races, with younger participants allowed under specific conditions and responsibility terms. The 32 km and 18 km races are part of the Circuito de Trail da Associação Distrital de Atletismo de Leiria (ADAL) and the Trail and Trail Sprint series 100 of the Associação Trail Running de Portugal.
The race courses traverse technical trails, paths, and forest roads in a scenic valley surrounded by the Serra do Sicó, offering unique landscapes and a challenging terrain. The event promotes sustainability and respect for the environment, with a festive atmosphere including awards, massages, and communal lunch.
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Participant limit: 600
Registration deadline: January 18, 2026 at 23:59 or until maximum participants reached
Start/finish locations: Abiul, Pombal, Portugal
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Kids (1.5 km): January 31, 16:30
• Trail (32 km): February 1, 09:00
• Trail Sprint (18 km): February 1, 09:10
• Mini Trail (12 km): February 1, 09:20
• Caminhada (12 km): February 1, 09:25
Age categories/divisions:
• Trail: 18 years and older (under 18 with responsibility term, minimum 14 years)
• Caminhada and Trail Kids: minimum 6 years, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult with responsibility term
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Manuelino 32 km: 2 aid stations with solids and liquids
• Trail Sprint 18 km: 1 aid station with solids and liquids
• Mini Trail and Caminhada 12 km: 1 aid station with solids and liquids
Prizes:
• Trail 32 km: trophies for 1st to 3rd overall male and female and by age category
• Trail Sprint 18 km: trophies for 1st to 3rd overall male and female and by age category
• Mini Trail 12 km: trophies for 1st to 3rd overall male and female
• Special prize for the largest team
Location
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Trail Run 32 km
Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walk 12 km
Kids 1.5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher award
🥤 Aid stations: solids and liquids at designated points
🛡️ Insurance: included according to current regulations
🧖 Massage and baths after the race
🍽️ Lunch available by reservation