Messenger3rd Trail do Bom Despacho
Event summary
The 3rd Trail do Bom Despacho is a trail running event scheduled for October 18, 2026, in São Pedro de Peneferrim, Sintra, Lisbon district. It features three race options: a Long Trail of 22+ km, a Short Trail of 14+ km, and an 8 km walk.
Open to all participants aged 18 and over, the event promotes tourism and environmental awareness in the region while encouraging sport in natural settings. The race starts and finishes near the Estabelecimento Prisional de Sintra, Quinta do Bom Despacho.
The event includes competitive categories for the two trail distances with age group prizes and a non-competitive walk. The race offers a challenging natural terrain with positive and negative elevation changes, emphasizing self-sufficiency and environmental respect.
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Start/finish locations: Junto ao Estabelecimento Prisional de Sintra, Quinta do Bom Despacho (Partida e Meta no mesmo local)
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (22+ km): 09:00
• Trail Curto (14+ km): 09:30
• Caminhada (8 km): 09:35
Cut-off times: 5 hours (control at finish line)
Participants limit: 500 athletes total for all three events
Registration deadline: October 13, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Trail running on natural terrain with positive and negative elevation changes
Course format: Trail running with semi self-sufficiency; aid stations with water and solid food, athletes must carry their own containers
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: 22+ km
• Trail Curto: 14+ km
• Caminhada: 8 km
Timing method: Electronic chip included in bib for Trail Longo and Trail Curto; no chip for Caminhada
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with water, fruit, and nuts at locations to be defined; no cups or bottles provided
Bib pick-up time and location: At the event secretariat, Cafetaria do Conhecimento near Estabelecimento Prisional de Sintra; possible pre-event collection at partner locations (to be announced)
Prizes: Awards for top 3 male and female overall in Trail Longo and Trail Curto; age group prizes for these trails; Caminhada is non-competitive with no prizes
Location
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Trail Run 22 km
Trail Run 14 km
Walking 8 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt with color print on one side, bib with chip for Trail Longo and Trail Curto, bib without chip for Caminhada
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip for Trail Longo and Trail Curto
🛟 Safety support: first aid and logistical support provided
🛡️ Insurance: included sports accident insurance
🥤 Aid stations: water, fruit, and nuts at aid stations; athletes must carry their own containers
📸 Photography/video coverage: participants authorize use of images and videos for promotion
🏆 Trophies or podium awards: prizes for top 3 overall and age groups in Trail Longo and Trail Curto
