Messenger4th SESIMBRA NIGHT TRAIL
Event summary
The Sesimbra Night Trail is a trail running event taking place on June 27, 2026, in Sesimbra, Portugal. It features two competitive races: a 20 km Trail Sprint and a 10 km Trail Jovem (run or walk), plus a 10 km walking event.
The 20 km race is open to junior athletes aged 18 and 19, while the 10 km race is open to juveniles aged 16 and 17. The event starts in the evening, with the 20 km race beginning at 20:00 and the 10 km race at 20:15, both starting at Praça da Califórnia.
The courses traverse exclusively the municipality of Sesimbra, offering night trail running with significant elevation gain, and the event includes a prize ceremony for top finishers and teams.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juveniles M/F (16-17 years) [10 km only]
• Juniors M/F (18-19 years)
• Sub-23 M/F (20-22 years)
• Seniors M/F (23-34 years)
• Veterans M35/F35 (35-39 years)
• Veterans M40/F40 (40-44 years)
• Veterans M45/F45 (45-49 years)
• Veterans M50/F50 (50-54 years)
• Veterans M55/F55 (55-59 years)
• Veterans M60/F60 (60-64 years)
• Veterans M65/F65 (65-69 years)
• Veterans M70/F70 (70+ years)
Start/finish locations: Praça da Califórnia, Sesimbra
Start times per category/distance:
• 20 km Trail Sprint: 20:00
• 10 km Trail Jovem (run or walk): 20:15
Cut-off times:
• 20 km: 4 hours
• 10 km: 3 hours
Bib pick-up time and location: June 27, 2026, 15:00–20:30 at Praça da Califórnia
Participants limit:
• 20 km: 250 athletes
• 10 km (run or walk): 250 athletes
Registration deadline: June 21, 2026
Surface types: Trail terrain within the municipality of Sesimbra
Course format: Night trail running courses
Race routes:
• 20 km Trail Sprint: 830 m positive elevation gain
• 10 km Trail Jovem: 430 m positive elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic timing chip system (MyLaps) with control mats at checkpoints
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid food and drinks at control points; no external assistance allowed
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers overall and by age group; trophies for top 3 teams; finisher prize available on race day only
Location
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Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walk 10 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with integrated chip, official event souvenirs
🏅 Finisher prize: awarded only on race day upon completion
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: organization contact printed on bib for emergencies
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance provided by Victoria Seguros
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid food and drinks at control points
📸 Digital race photo diploma available for download after the event
🏆 Trophies for top finishers and teams