MessengerZêzere Trail
- Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 15, 2026
- Free — 40 €
- 7 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 11th Trail do Zêzere is a trail running event taking place on November 14 and 15, 2026, in Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal. It features multiple race distances including a Grande Trail of 49 km with 2646 m elevation gain, a Trail of 33 km with 1626 m elevation gain, a Pequeno Trail of 22 km with 910 m elevation gain, and a Mini Trail and Caminhada of 13 km with 388 m elevation gain.
The event is open to participants aged 12 and above depending on the race category, with specific age minimums for each distance. It includes competitive races, a Caminhada (walk), a kids’ race called Trailinho do Zêzere, and a Cãominhada (dog walk). The races are part of the Trail Running Championships of the Associação de Atletismo de Santarém and are certified by ITRA and ATRP.
The courses traverse trails and paths in the Serra region near the Zêzere River, starting at the Câmara Municipal and finishing at the Pavilhão Municipal of Ferreira do Zêzere. The event offers a festive atmosphere with a variety of race formats for all ages and abilities, including non-competitive and family-friendly activities.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juveniles (16-17 years) (only in K13)
• Juniors (18-19 years) (K13 and K22)
• Sub-23 (20-22 years)
• Seniors (23-34 years)
• Veterans F35/M35 (35-39 years)
• Veterans F40/M40 (40-44 years)
• Veterans F45/M45 (45-49 years)
• Veterans F50/M50 (50-54 years)
• Veterans F55/M55 (55-59 years)
• Veterans F60/M60 (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Start at Câmara Municipal de Ferreira do Zêzere, finish at Pavilhão Municipal de Ferreira do Zêzere
Start times per category/distance:
• Grande Trail K49: 7:00
• Trail K33: 8:30
• Pequeno Trail K22: 8:45
• Mini Trail K13: 9:15
• Caminhada K13: 9:30
• Cãominhada K5: 15:00 (Nov 14)
• Trailinho do Zêzere (Kids): 15:10 to 15:40 (Nov 14)
Cut-off times:
• Grande Trail K49: 11h00
• Trail K33: 7h30
• Pequeno Trail K22 and Mini Trail K13: no time limit
Bib pick-up time and location:
• Nov 14, 13:00–22:00
• Nov 15, 6:00–10:00
• Location: Pavilhão Municipal de Ferreira do Zêzere
Participants limit: 1500 total for all trail races and Caminhada
Surface types: Trails and paths in Serra region near Zêzere River
Course format: Point-to-point courses starting at Câmara Municipal and finishing at Pavilhão Municipal
Race routes:
• Grande Trail K49: 48.9 km, 2646 m elevation gain
• Trail K33: 33.6 km, 1626 m elevation gain
• Pequeno Trail K22: 22.3 km, 910 m elevation gain
• Mini Trail K13: 12.8 km, 388 m elevation gain
• Caminhada K13: 12.8 km, 388 m elevation gain
Timing method: Continuous electronic timing with multiple control points
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquids and solids at multiple points along all courses
Prizes: Prizes for top 3 overall and age categories, team prizes, finisher prizes, trophies for Zêzere Vertical challenge
Cancellation & refund policy: If the event is canceled by the organization before the registration deadline, a partial refund of 40% of the registration fee will be made. Refunds for participant cancellations due to medical reasons are available up to certain dates with decreasing percentages. No refunds after October 26, 2026. Transfers of registration to another athlete are allowed until November 8, 2026, with a fee.
Location
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Trail Run 48.9 km
Trail Run 33.6 km
Trail Run 22.3 km
Mini Trail 12.8 km
Walking 12.8 km
Cãominhada 5 km
Kids Trail
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib and participant kit including t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results with electronic timing and control points
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance at finish and aid stations, security personnel
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at multiple aid stations along the routes
🚿 Showers and massage available after the race (priority for longer distances)
🧳 Transport to finish for participants who abandon or are disqualified
📸 Event photography coverage
🏆 Podium awards for individual and team classifications
