Messenger13th Trail of Fátima
- Sun, October 25, 2026
- Free — 30 €
- 7 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 13th Trail de Fátima is a trail running event taking place on October 24-25, 2026, in Fátima and the municipality of Ourém, Portugal. It offers multiple distances including a 45 km Ultra Trail, 30 km Long Trail, 17 km Short Trail, 12 km Mini Trail, a 12 km Walk, a Trail Kids race, and a dog walk.
The Ultra, Long, Short, and Mini Trail races are competitive and certified by the Portuguese Athletics Federation (FPA) and the Santarém Athletics Association (AAS). The Long and Short Trails also count towards the Ribatejo Trail Circuit and the Regional Trail Circuit of AAS. The courses traverse natural trails, agricultural and forest paths, and water lines, with significant elevation gains.
The event welcomes participants aged 18 and over for the Ultra, Long, and Short Trails, 16+ for the Mini Trail, and children aged 5 to 15 for the Trail Kids, with legal guardian consent. The Walk is open to all ages, including minors accompanied by adults. The event promotes healthy lifestyles and connection with nature, including a dog walk to strengthen bonds between owners and pets.
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Participants limit: 1100 total participants across all events including Walk, Trail Kids, and Dog Walk
Start/finish locations: Ultra Trail starts in Ourém and finishes in Fátima; other races in Fátima and Ourém
Start times per category/distance:
• Ultra Trail 45 km: 07:30
• Long Trail 30 km: 08:30
• Short Trail 17 km: 09:20
• Mini Trail 12 km: 09:50
• Walk 12 km: 10:00
• Trail Kids and Dog Walk on October 24 afternoon
Cut-off times:
• Ultra Trail: PACs at Castelo (1h30), Moita (4h30), Fonte Nova (6h00), Ortiga (8h00), finish 9h
• Long Trail: PACs at Castelo (2h30), Moita (4h30), Fonte Nova (6h00), finish 7h
• Short Trail: PACs at Castelo (2h30), Moita (4h30), finish 5h30
Surface types: Natural trails, agricultural and forest paths, water lines
Course format: Single stage races
Race routes:
• Ultra Trail 45 km with approx. 1800 m elevation gain
• Long Trail 30 km with approx. 1400 m elevation gain
• Short Trail 17 km with approx. 900 m elevation gain
• Mini Trail 12 km with approx. 500 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing, chip to be removed only after event completion
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at multiple PACs with food and drink handled exclusively by organization
Prizes: Individual, age group, and team awards for Ultra, Long, Short, and Mini Trails; winners secure automatic entry to next edition
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Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, integrated chip (Ultra, Long, Short, Mini Trail), optional technical t-shirt for €7
🏅 Finisher prize: official finisher souvenir
⏱️ Electronic timing with chip
🛟 Safety support: volunteer firefighters, police at road crossings, first aid strategically placed
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments at multiple points
🚿 Showers available
🧳 Included final meal (to be defined)
