MessengerJOSE COSTA TRAIL
Event summary
Trail Jose Costa is a trail running event taking place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Moimenta de Maceira Dão, Mangualde, Viseu. The event offers three routes: a long trail of approximately 22 km, a short trail of approximately 11 km, and an 8 km walk.
Participants aged 16 and older can register for the trail distances, while the walk has no age restrictions but minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The event includes lunch and refreshments for all registered participants.
The race atmosphere is community-oriented, organized by the União de Freguesias Moimenta de Maceira Dão e Lobelhe do Mato, with a focus on accessibility and local engagement.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-23 M/F (16 to 22 years)
• Seniors M/F (23 to 39 years)
• Veterans M40/F40 (40 to 49 years)
• Veterans M50/F50 (50 to 59 years)
• Veterans M60+/F60+ (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Moimenta de Maceira Dão
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Trail Long (22 km)
• 09:15 – Trail Short (11 km)
• 09:30 – Walk (8 km)
Bib pick-up time and location: Saturday, September 21, 2026, 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 19:00 at the social center; Sunday, September 22, 2026, 07:30 at the start area
Registration deadline: September 14, 2026, at 23:59
Surface types: Trail terrain marked with arrows, ribbons, and specific indications
Course format: Marked trails with control points and aid stations
Race routes:
• Trail Long: approximately 22 km
• Trail Short: approximately 11 km
• Walk: approximately 8 km
Timing method: Electronic timing system with manual backup
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations provide solids and liquids; aid stations also serve as time control points
Drop bag policy: Transport available for athletes who abandon or cannot continue; access to changing rooms at finish
Prizes:
• Awards for top three overall finishers by gender
• Awards for top three in each age category male and female
• Award for the largest team (minimum number not specified)
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Trail Run 22 km
Trail Run 11 km
Walking 8 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with athlete number, technical event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal
⏱️ Timing: electronic timing with manual backup
🛟 Safety support: aid stations with solid and liquid supplies, emergency contact number on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at aid stations and finish
🧳 Transport for athletes who abandon or cannot continue
🚿 Access to changing rooms at finish
🍽️ Lunch and refreshments included for all registered participants
