Messenger4th Trail Vale do Homem
- Sun, October 11, 2026
- 7 € — 15 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The IV Trail Vale do Homem is a trail running event taking place on October 11, 2026, in the municipality of Vila Verde, Portugal. It offers three race options: a long trail of approximately 24 km, a short trail of approximately 14 km, and an 8 km walk.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the long and short trails, with younger participants allowed in the short trail with a responsible guardian. The walk is open to ages 2 to 90. The races feature medium to medium/high difficulty terrain along river margins and mountain trails, with significant elevation changes.
The event is organized by the Associação e Freguesias do Vale do Homem with local parish collaborations and includes timed races with chip timing for the trails, food and hydration stations, and a prize ceremony for finishers and category winners.
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Age categories/divisions:
• SUB 23 MAC (Male 15-23 years)
• SUB 23 FEM (Female 15-23 years)
• SENIOR MASC (Male 24-39 years)
• SENIOR FEM (Female 24-39 years)
• M40 MASC (Male 40-49 years)
• M40 FEM (Female 40-49 years)
• M50 MASC (Male 50-59 years)
• M50 FEM (Female 50-59 years)
• M60+ MASC (Male 60-90 years)
• M60+ FEM (Female 60-90 years)
Start/finish locations:
Start locations: Valdreu (Trail 24 km), Zona de Lazer de Oriz (Trail Curto 14 km), Coucieiro (Walk 8 km); Finish location: Sabariz (Sede da junta, Espaço da Festa do Caldo do Pote)
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail 24 km: 08:45
• Trail Curto 14 km: 09:30
• Caminhada 8 km: 09:30
Cut-off times: Participants must leave control points before their closing times or deliver their bib and chip to continue at their own risk.
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 10, 2026, 15:00–20:00
• October 11, 2026, 06:30–07:30
• Location: Sabariz (Sede da junta, Espaço da Festa do Caldo do Pote)
Participants limit: 300 athletes per race
Surface types: Mountain trails along river margins with medium to medium/high difficulty
Course format: Point-to-point courses with marked trails using tape and pavement markings
Race routes:
• Trail 24 km: Starts at Valdreu
• Trail Curto 14 km: Starts at Zona de Lazer de Oriz
• Caminhada 8 km: Starts at Coucieiro
All finish at Sabariz
Timing method: Chip timing integrated in bib (except Caminhada)
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with liquid and solid food: 2 for Trail, 1 for Trail Curto
• Liquid-only aid stations: 1 for Trail, Trail Curto, and Caminhada
• Aid stations require athletes to carry their own cup or container
Prizes: Finisher prizes for all finishers; awards for top 3 in each category; prizes for largest team and best team classification
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be given for confirmed registrations. The organization reserves the right to cancel or alter the event without refund in case of adverse conditions.
Location
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Trail Run 24 km
Trail Run 14 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher award for all participants
⏱️ Chip timing for Trail and Trail Curto races
🛡️ Insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations with liquid and solid food along the course
🚿 Hot showers and changing rooms available at finish line
🧳 Transport to finish for athletes who abandon the race
📸 Event photography coverage
