MessengerVILA URBANA TRAIL 2026
- Sat, October 10, 2026
- Free — 10 €
- 3 races
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Registration closes in 22 days 15 hours 12 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Vila Urbana Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on October 10, 2026, in Ponte de Lima, Portugal. It features a main competitive race of 10 km, a solidarity walk of 8 km, and shorter distances for youth categories ranging from 500 m to 3.5 km.
Open to male and female athletes across multiple age categories from Sub-10 to Masters, the event uniquely combines sport with cultural promotion by routing through the historic streets and landmarks of Ponte de Lima. The race atmosphere is enriched by its night setting and the integration of cultural and historical elements.
The event includes team classifications and awards, and supports a charitable cause through the Rotary Club of Ponte de Lima, making it a community-focused and inclusive sporting occasion.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-10
• Sub-12
• Sub-14
• Sub-16
• Sub-18
• Sub-20
• Sub-23
• Sénior
• Masters
Start/finish locations: Largo de Camões, Ponte de Lima
Start times per category/distance:
• 15:00 – Secretariat opens
• 16:30 – 500 m (Sub-10 and Sub-12)
• 16:45 – 1.5 km (Sub-14)
• 17:05 – 2.5 km (Sub-16)
• 17:20 – 3.5 km (Sub-18)
• 19:30 – 10 km main race and 8 km solidarity walk
Cut-off times: No time limit for completion; race officials may remove participants for health or safety reasons
Registration deadline: October 5, 2026
Surface types: Urban and semi-urban paths with some technical zones
Course format: Circular course starting and finishing at Largo de Camões
Race routes:
• 10 km main race with moderate elevation and technical sections
• 8 km solidarity walk
• Youth distances from 500 m to 3.5 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing placed on the shoe; chip provided at bib pick-up and must be returned
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations confirmed two weeks before event; no plastic cups provided, athletes must carry their own hydration containers
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in multiple age and gender categories, including team classifications for main race and youth races
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are given for confirmed registrations who do not attend. In case of event cancellation due to weather or force majeure, registrations will be transferred to the next edition or 50% of the fee will be refunded upon request.
Location
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Vila Urbana Trail 10 km
Charity Walk 8 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, technical t-shirt, race insurance included
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
🥤 Aid stations: hydration points without plastic cups, athletes must bring own containers
🚿 Showers available at Pavilhão Municipal de Ponte de Lima
🧖 Post-race snack provided at finish
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
