MessengerTrail "Trilhos do Outeiro do Circo" - 5th edition
Event summary
The Trail “Trilhos do Outeiro do Circo” – 5th edition is a trail running event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Mombeja, Beja. It features multiple distances including a 25 km Trail, 15 km Trail Sprint, 10 km Mini Trail, and a 10 km non-competitive walk.
The event is open to participants aged 14 and above depending on the distance, with the Trail Sprint and Trail distances requiring participants to be 18 or older. It serves as the District Trail Sprint Championship of the Beja Athletics Association for 2025/2026.
The courses include paths, trails, and streams with minimal paved road sections, offering a natural and challenging terrain. The event atmosphere is competitive yet community-oriented, with symbolic prizes for top finishers and finisher awards for all who complete the race.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Sprint and Trail: 18 years and older
• Mini Trail: 14 years and older
• Caminhada (walk): no age limit (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Start/finish locations: Campo de Futebol do GDC Mombeja, Mombeja, Beja
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Trail Long (25 km) and Trail Sprint (15 km)
• 09:10 – Mini Trail (10 km) and Caminhada (10 km)
Cut-off times:
• Trail Sprint: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Trail: 5 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 19, 19:00–22:00
• September 20, 07:00–08:30
• Location: Campo de Futebol do GDC Mombeja
Participants limit: 300
Surface types: Paths, trails, streams, minimal paved roads
Race routes:
• Trail: approximately 25 km
• Trail Sprint: approximately 15 km
• Mini Trail: approximately 10 km
• Caminhada: approximately 10 km (non-competitive)
Timing method: Managed by the Regional Arbitration Council of the Beja Athletics Association
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Sprint: 2 aid stations (~6 km and ~12 km)
• Trail: 3 aid stations (~6 km, ~12 km, and ~19 km)
• Mini Trail: 1 aid station (~5 km)
• Caminhada: 1 aid station (~5 km)
Prizes:
• Symbolic prizes for top 3 overall male and female finishers in Trail and Mini Trail
• Symbolic prizes for top 3 in each age category male and female
• Symbolic prizes for top 3 teams overall
• Finisher prizes for all participants who complete the race
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be given except if the event is cancelled by the organizers. Registrations are non-transferable.
Location
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Trail Run 25 km
Trail Run 15 km
Mini Trail 10 km
Walking 10 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, official event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher award for all who complete the race
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at multiple points depending on distance
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🚿 Showers available
🧳 Transport for athletes who withdraw to Mombeja
🍽️ Lunch included for selected participants
🏆 Symbolic prizes for top finishers and teams
