Messenger11th Edition of the Trail das Zagaias
Event summary
The 11th edition of Trail das Zagaias is a trail running event taking place on July 5, 2026, in Mação, Portugal. The race covers approximately 18 km with a positive elevation gain of 750 meters, classified as a difficult trail (TL/D).
Open to athletes aged 18 and over, the event features a single trail distance with a time limit of 5 hours. Participants will experience a varied course including technical sections, singletrack trails, streams, and forest roads, with a start and finish at different locations.
The event offers a competitive atmosphere with age categories for men and women, and prizes awarded to the top three finishers in each category. The race day includes a bus transfer to the start, refreshments, and a communal lunch with prize giving.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at different locations in Mação, with bus transfer from the bib pick-up area to the start
Start times per category/distance: 09:30 for the 18 km trail
Cut-off times: 5 hours to complete the trail
Bib pick-up time and location: 08:00 to 08:45 at the Feira Mostra de Mação
Participants limit: Unlimited
Surface types: Mixed trail including singletrack, streams, water lines, and forest roads
Course format: Point-to-point course with technical and varied terrain
Race routes: Approximately 18 km with +750 m elevation gain
Timing method: Continuous timing from start signal to finish line crossing
Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station with food and drink on the course, plus refreshments at the finish
Parking and shuttle details: Bus transfer from bib pick-up area to start
Prizes: Awards for top three finishers in each age and gender category
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: prizes for top three in each category
⏱️ Timing + live results by continuous timing system
🛟 Safety support: organization with control points and safety instructions
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: one aid station with food and drink on course, refreshments at finish
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at Pavilhão Municipal de Mação
🍽️ Lunch provided for all participants after the race