Messenger2nd Trails D. Pedro D. Inês
- Sun, November 8, 2026
- Free — 17 €
- 4 races
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Registration closes in 3 days 20 hours 45 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The VII Trilhos D. Pedro e D. Inês is a trail running event scheduled for November 8, 2026, in Paço, Peniche, Portugal. It features a 16 km trail race, a 12 km trail and walk, and a 800 m kids’ trail run.
The event is open to all athletes aged 18 and over for the trail race, with no license required, and includes a special couples competition called the D. Pedro e D. Inês Trophy. The courses are circular, technical trails with steep ascents and descents in the Planalto das Cesaredas area, crossing municipalities of Lourinhã and Peniche.
The atmosphere combines competitive and recreational elements, with categories for men and women across various age groups, a non-competitive kids’ run, and a walking option. The event offers finisher prizes, t-shirts, showers, and insurance for participants.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at URDC Paço headquarters (Lat. 39.2978025, Long. -9.2863444)
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Kids (800 m): 09:30
• Trail (16 km) and Mini Trail/Walk (12 km): 10:00 and immediately after briefing
Registration deadline: October 20, 2026
Participants limit: 450 total for trail and walk combined
Surface types: Mostly technical trails with some wide tracks, steep ascents and descents
Course format: Circular courses
Timing method: Passage control points with mandatory stop for dorsal registration
Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station with solids and liquids during the course and another at the finish; no cups provided, participants must bring their own container
Prizes: Finisher prizes for all; trophies for top 3 in male/female general and age categories in 16 km trail; trophies for top 3 in mini trail general male/female; trophies for top 3 couples in D. Pedro e D. Inês Trophy
Bib pick-up time and location: On event day; uncollected bibs can be picked up within 15 days after event
Parking and shuttle details: Space available near changing rooms for camping or motorhomes with prior notice to organizers
Cancellation & refund policy: Half of the registration fee will be refunded if cancellation occurs before November 1, 2026. No refunds will be given after this date.
Location
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Trail Run 16 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 12 km
Kids Trail 0.8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: t-shirt, personalized bib (trail kids), event wristband
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize for all participants
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via passage control points
🛟 Safety support: insured participation for all registered athletes and walkers
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies during the course and at finish
🚿 Showers available
🛡️ Insurance: included for all participants
🏆 Trophies for top finishers in various categories and couples competition
