Messenger4th DA CASTANHA TRAIL
- Sun, November 15, 2026
- 75 € — 125 €
- 2 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 4th Da Castanha Trail is a trail running event taking place on November 15, 2026, in Brufe, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. It offers two activities: a trail run of approximately 14 km and a non-competitive walk of about 6 km.
The trail run is open to participants aged 18 to 80, while the walk is open to those aged 12 and above. The event is part of the Vila Nova de Famalicão Trail Championship and features electronic timing with live results for the trail race.
The course is marked with orange and blue signs and includes mandatory control points. The atmosphere combines competition and fun, with trophies awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age category for the trail race.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at the area surrounding Centro Social de Brufe and Pavilhão Multiusos, Brufe, Vila Nova de Famalicão (41.41138930496063, -8.5382875000126)
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail: November 15, 2026, 09:15
• Walk: November 15, 2026, 09:00
Cut-off times: Trail race time limit is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Registration deadline: November 8, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Trail running terrain with marked paths
Course format: Trail race approximately 14 km; walk approximately 6 km
Race routes: Marked with orange and blue signs by the organization
Timing method: Electronic timing by Sinctime with live results
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid station with water and solids at a location announced on the event Facebook page
Parking and shuttle details: Parking available on adjacent streets to the start area; arrival and parking instructions on Facebook page
Prizes: Individual trophies for the top 3 male and female finishers per age category in the trail race
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Trail Run 14 km
Walking 6 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher souvenir for trail participants
⏱️ Timing + live results for trail race
🛟 Safety support: emergency teams including ambulance at start location
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for trail participants
🥤 Aid stations: water and solids during the race and at the finish for both trail and walk
🚿 Showers available at the event location
