MessengerTrail Maça Bravo de Esmolfe 3rd Edition
Event summary
The 3rd Trail Maçã Bravo de Esmolfe will take place on October 11, 2026, in Esmolfe, Penalva do Castelo, Viseu. This trail running event offers three routes: a Long Trail of approximately 21 km with 700 m elevation gain, a Short Trail of approximately 15 km with 500 m elevation gain, and a 9 km walk with 200 m elevation gain.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and over for the trail distances, while the walk has no age restrictions but minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Registration is done online with payment confirmation required. The event includes timing, personal accident insurance, and a finisher medal for trail participants.
Participants will enjoy the natural marked trails with solid and liquid aid stations, technical t-shirts, and local Maçã Bravo apples as gifts. The race atmosphere is community-oriented with prizes for top finishers and the most numerous teams, featuring regional products.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-23 M/F (16-22 years)
• Seniors M/F (23-39 years)
• Veterans M40/F40 (40-49 years)
• Veterans M50/F50 (50-59 years)
• Veterans M60+/F60+ (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Esmolfe, Penalva do Castelo, Viseu
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Start for Trail Longo (21 km) and Trail Curto (15 km)
• 09:05 – Start for Caminhada (9 km)
Registration deadline: October 6, 2026, at 23:59
Surface types: Marked trails with arrows, ribbons, and specific indications
Course format: Trail routes with elevation gains of approximately 700 m (21 km), 500 m (15 km), and 200 m (9 km walk)
Timing method: Electronic timing system with possible manual control
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations serve as time control points and include random control points
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall male and female finishers, top 3 per age category, and top 3 most numerous teams (minimum 15 participants) with regional products
Location
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Trail Run 15 km
Walking 9 km
Trail Run 21 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, technical event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for trail participants
⏱️ Timing with electronic system and manual backup
🛟 Safety support: medical support station at finish line
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments on course and at finish
🚿 Access to changing rooms at municipal pavilion about 2 km from finish
🧳 Transport available for athletes in case of abandonment or inability to continue
