Messenger13th Off-Road Trail of Barreira 2027
- Sun, January 17, 2027
- 11,50 € — 17 €
- 4 races
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Event summary
The 13th Trail Off-Road da Barreira is a trail running event taking place on January 17, 2027, in Barreira, Leiria. It features two competitive races: the Trail Sprint 20K with approximately 20 km of medium difficulty terrain, and the Mini-Trail 12K with approximately 12 km of low-medium difficulty.
The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the 20K and to those under 18 or older for the 12K. It is part of the Circuito de Trail Sprint and the Circuito Jovem, serving as a qualifier for the District Trail Sprint Championship and the National Championship. The courses include mixed trail and cross-country paths with technical sections and are marked with tape according to FPA Trail Running Championship standards.
The race atmosphere is competitive and organized with safety measures including medical assistance and security forces. Awards include trophies for top finishers by category and team prizes, with a special symbolic prize for the first male and female in the Trail Sprint 20K.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub M/F23: ages 18 to 22
• Sen M/F: ages 23 to 34
• M/F35: ages 35 to 39
• M/F40: ages 40 to 44
• M/F45: ages 45 to 49
• M/F50: ages 50 to 54
• M/F55: ages 55 to 59
• M/F60: ages 60 to 64
• M/F65: ages 65 and above
Start/finish locations: Jardim do Visconde da Barreira, Leiria
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Sprint 20K: 09:00
• Mini-Trail 12K: 09:30
Cut-off times: 3 hours for both distances
Registration deadline: January 8, 2027
Surface types: Mixed trail and cross-country paths with technical sections
Course format: Marked trail and cross-country routes with tape according to FPA standards
Race routes:
• Trail Sprint 20K: approx. 20 km, less than 1000 m elevation gain
• Mini-Trail 12K: approx. 12 km, up to 800 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• 3 aid stations on 20K
• 2 aid stations on 12K
• Athletes must carry their own cup or bottle for hydration
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall and by category (male and female) in both events
• 1 roast pig to the team with most finishers across both events
• Symbolic prize for first male and female in Trail Sprint 20K
• Trophies for top 3 teams (male and female) in Trail Sprint 20K
Cancellation & refund policy: If the event is suspended for reasons described in the regulations, registration fees paid may be refunded or transferred to a future event date.
Location
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Trail Sprint 20 km
Mini Trail 12 km
Trail Sprint 20 km Federated
Mini Trail 12 km Federated
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical T-shirt
🥤 Aid stations: 3 on 20K, 2 on 12K with hydration (athletes must bring their own cup or bottle)
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers and teams, symbolic prize for first male/female in 20K
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance including ambulance, security forces
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee
🥪 Post-race snack: sandwich, drink, and fruit
🚻 Facilities: secretariat and changing rooms
