MessengerValongo Night Trail 2026
- Sat, December 12, 2026
- 10 € — 15 €
- 3 races
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Registration closes in 29 days 17 hours 58 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 13th Trail Noturno de Valongo is a night trail running event taking place on December 12, 2026, in Valongo, Portugal. The race features two trail distances: a Long Trail of 21 km and a Short Trail of 13 km, as well as a 9 km walk open to minors accompanied by an adult.
Open to participants aged 16 and over for the trail races, and to children for the walk when accompanied by an adult. The event is the second race counting towards the Valongo Trail Circuit. The race offers a unique night-time mountain trail experience on the trails and paths of Quinta Rei mountain range, with a festive atmosphere and a limited field of 750 athletes.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo and Trail Curto: 16 years and older
• Caminhada (walk): minors allowed if accompanied by an adult
Start/finish locations: Start at Largo Centenário, finish at Escola EB 2/3 Vallis Longus, Valongo
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo 21 km: 19:00
• Trail Curto 13 km: 19:30
• Caminhada 9 km: 19:35
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 11, 19:00–22:00
• December 12, 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–18:00
• Location: Escola EB 2/3 Vallis Longus
Participants limit: 750 total
• Trail Longo 21 km: 200
• Trail Curto 13 km: 300
• Caminhada 9 km: 250
Registration deadline: November 30, 2026, 23:59 or until 750 spots are filled
Surface types: Mountain trails and paths in the Quinta Rei mountain range
Course format: Night trail running with marked course using reflectors visible only with headlamps
Race routes: Trail Longo 21 km, Trail Curto 13 km, Caminhada 9 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with validation at control points
Toilets and aid station placement: Semi-autonomy; aid stations without plastic cups or bottles; athletes must carry their own hydration containers
Prizes: Awards for overall and age categories; team trophies; prizes include trophies, ham, and wine boxes for large teams
Cancellation & refund policy: In case of participant withdrawal, no refund is provided. If the event is canceled due to weather or force majeure, registrations are automatically transferred to the 2027 edition or a 50% refund is available upon request.
Location
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Trail Longo 21 km
Trail Curto 13 km
Walking 9 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, T-shirt (or other gift), personal accident insurance
🏅 Finisher prize: not explicitly stated but includes awards and prizes
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing at control points
🛟 Safety support: emergency and rescue teams available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration available but athletes must carry their own containers; no plastic cups or bottles provided
🚿 Showers available
🧖 Post-race food and drink: traditional refreshments including bifana, caldo verde, beer, and pastel de nata
🏆 Prizes for individual and team classifications
