Messenger5th Edition of the Trail of the Flamingos
Event summary
The Trail dos Flamingos is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Nadadouro, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. It offers a Trail Sprint of 16 km, a 10 km walk, a 1.5 km CãoMinhada, and a 1.5 km Trail Kids race for children up to 12 years old.
The event welcomes participants aged 16 and older for the Trail Sprint, while the walk and CãoMinhada are open to all physically able individuals, with a recommendation against participation by children under 10. The Kids Trail is designed for children up to 12 years old. The race features a varied course through trails, paths, and dirt roads in the Nadadouro and surrounding parishes.
With age categories for men and women and team awards, the Trail dos Flamingos fosters a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. The event also includes trophies for top finishers and the most numerous team, making it suitable for individual and collective participation.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub23 (18-22 years) M/F
• Seniors (23-34 years) M/F
• Veterans 35-39 M/F
• Veterans 40-44 M/F
• Veterans 45-49 M/F
• Veterans 50-54 M/F
• Veterans 55-59 M/F
• Veterans 60-64 M/F
• Veterans 65+ M/F
Start/finish locations: All races start and finish at Centro de Apoio Social do Nadadouro, next to the football field
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Kids (1.5 km): 09:00
• Trail Sprint (16 km): 09:15
• Caminhada (10 km): 09:25
• CãoMinhada (1.5 km): 09:30
Cut-off times:
• Trail Sprint 16 km: 3 hours
• Caminhada 10 km: 4 hours
• Kids and CãoMinhada 1.5 km: 30 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 12, 18:00-19:00
• September 13, 07:30-09:15
• Location: Centro de Apoio Social do Nadadouro, near the football field
Participant limit: 300 participants per distance
Registration deadline: September 6, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Trails, paths, and dirt roads in Nadadouro and nearby parishes
Course format: Point-to-point courses for all distances starting at the same location
Race routes:
• Trail Sprint 16 km with 315 m elevation gain
• Caminhada 10 km with 243 m elevation gain
• Kids and CãoMinhada approximately 1.5 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with bib to be worn visibly on the front
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Sprint: 2 aid stations at 3.8 km and 9.9 km with water, fruit, snacks, and isotonic drinks
• Caminhada: 1 aid station mid-route and 1 at the finish
Parking and shuttle details: Parking not allowed at start/finish zone; athletes must park in designated areas
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall male and female in Trail Sprint, top 3 in each age category, top 3 teams, and most numerous team award
Cancellation & refund policy: Registration fees are non-refundable. The organization does not provide refunds for cancellations.
Location
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Trail Run 16 km
Kids 1.5 km
Walking 10 km
Cãominhada 1.5 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib (except for Caminhada and CãoMinhada), technical T-shirt, race souvenir
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers and teams in Trail Sprint and Kids categories
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip system
🥤 Aid stations: water, fruit, snacks, isotonic drinks at designated points
🚿 Showers available at Pavilhão Desportivo do Nadadouro
🛡️ Insurance: included sports insurance for all participants
📧 Confirmation email with bib number after registration and payment
