MessengerMosteiro de Arnoso Trail
Event summary
The Trail Mosteiro de Arnoso 2026 is a trail running event taking place on October 11, 2026, in Arnoso Santa Eulália – Vila Nova de Famalicão. It features multiple distances including a long trail of approximately 20 km with 900 meters positive elevation gain, a short trail of approximately 12 km with 500 meters positive elevation gain, an 8 km walk, and a Kids Run with distances of about 200, 400, and 800 meters.
The event is open to athletes aged 16 and older for the short trail, 18 and older for the long trail, and children aged 5 to 16 for the Kids Run, with parental authorization required for minors under 18. It is part of the Vila Nova de Famalicão Trail Championship and offers a competitive atmosphere with trophies for various age categories and team awards.
The race routes showcase the natural beauty of the local region, including rural trails, fields, valleys, and landmarks such as the Mosteiro de Arnoso and the Arnoso Santa Eulália river beach. The event also includes non-timed walking and kids’ races, making it suitable for a wide range of participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Curto: 16 years and older
• Trail Longo: 18 years and older
• Kids Run: 5 to 16 years
Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Mosteiro de Arnoso and Praia Fluvial de Arnoso Santa Eulália
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Kids Run
• 09:25 – Trail Longo (20 km)
• 09:45 – Trail Curto (12 km)
• 09:50 – Caminhada (8 km)
Cut-off times: All participants must finish within 5 hours after start
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 10, 10:00–20:00
• October 11, 07:00–08:30
• Location: Secretariat near Mosteiro de Arnoso
Participant limit: Limited to number defined by organization
Registration deadline: October 4, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Trails, rural paths, and roads in various parishes of Vila Nova de Famalicão
Course format: Loop course with start and finish at the same location, fully marked
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: approx. 20 km, medium physical and technical difficulty
• Trail Curto: approx. 12 km, medium/low physical and medium technical difficulty
• Caminhada: approx. 8 km, different route, non-timed
Timing method: Electronic chip timing by SINCTIME.PT with real-time access
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with food and hydration along the route including final refreshment
Parking and shuttle details: See Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/RRQCjQoZwnbPFWGFA
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 male/female in each age category for Trail Longo and Trail Curto
• Trophies and prizes for best teams in Trail Longo and Trail Curto
• Prize for largest team in Trail and Caminhada
• Finisher prizes including technical t-shirt, bib, chip, food reinforcement, insurance, first aid, vouchers
Cancellation & refund policy: In case of event cancellation, registration fees will be refunded minus transaction costs within 30 days after the scheduled event date. No other compensation will be provided. The organization may cancel due to force majeure or technical reasons.
Location
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Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 8 km
Kids Run
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, bib, chip
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize and trophies for top finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical support along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration along the route and final refreshment
📸 Photography/video coverage: event may be recorded and photographed for promotional use
