Messenger8th SPRING TRAIL
- Sun, March 21, 2027
- 10 € — 13 €
- 3 races
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Registration closes in 160 days 04 hours 56 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 8th Trail da Primavera is a trail running event taking place on March 21, 2027, in Ademas, Santiago do Cacém. It offers two competitive trail distances of approximately 15 km (Trail Curto) and 25 km (Trail Longo), plus a 10 km non-competitive walk.
The event is open to all participants meeting physical requirements, with age minimums of 16 years for the short trail and 18 years for the long trail. The walk is not recommended for children under 10 years old, who must be accompanied by an adult. Both federated and non-federated athletes can compete individually or representing clubs.
The courses traverse local mountain trails and paths, featuring natural terrain with marked routes. The atmosphere supports sport promotion, gender equality, and regional cultural heritage, with a community and sportive spirit.
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Start/finish locations: Village of Ademas, Santa Cruz, Santiago do Cacém (38º04’34.28″N 8º43’04.50″O)
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (25 km): 09:30
• Trail Curto (15 km) and Caminhada (10 km): 09:40
Cut-off times:
• Trail Curto and Caminhada: 2 hours 30 minutes (finish by 12:00)
• Trail Longo: 4 hours (finish by 13:30)
Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Curto (15 km): Juvenil (16-17), Juniores (18-19), Sub. 23 (20-22), Sénior (23-34), M35/F35 (35-39), M40/F40 (40-44), M45/F45 (45-49), M50/F50 (50-54), M55/F55 (55-59), M60/F60 (60-64), M65/F65 (65-69), M70/F70 (70+)
• Trail Longo (25 km): Juniores (18-19), Sub. 23 (20-22), Sénior (23-34), M35/F35 (35-39), M40/F40 (40-44), M45/F45 (45-49), M50/F50 (50-54), M55/F55 (55-59), M60/F60 (60-64), M65/F65 (65-69), M70/F70 (70+)
• Caminhada: single category, not recommended for under 10 years old
Participant limit: 400 participants total for trail and walk
Registration deadline: March 17, 2027 at 23:59 or until limit reached
Race routes: Trails and forest roads in the parishes of São Francisco da Serra, União das Freguesias de Santiago do Cacém, Santa Cruz, and São Bartolomeu da Serra
Timing method: Chip timing without technical support
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Curto and Caminhada: 1 aid station with solids and liquids
• Trail Longo: 2 aid stations with solids and liquids
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 absolute male and female finishers in Trail Curto and Longo
• Awards for top 3 in each gender and age category
• Team awards for top 3 teams based on best 3 times (minimum 4 athletes per team)
Bib pick-up time and location: At Associação de Bem Estar das Ademas
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Trail Run 25 km
Trail Run 15 km
Walking 10 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: event t-shirt and various gifts provided by the organization
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top finishers by category and teams
🥤 Aid stations: solid food and liquids provided (1 for short trail and walk, 2 for long trail)
🚿 Showers: provisional changing rooms and showers available at Associação de Bem Estar das Ademas
🛟 Safety support: emergency numbers on bib, ambulance for first aid, medical support via national health service
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all participants
