Messenger11th Trail Terras do Sardão
- Sun, May 31, 2026
- 7 € — 20 €
- 4 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The XI Trail Terras do Sardão is a trail running event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Sardoal, Portugal. It offers four distances: Trail Longo (30 km), Trail Curto (17 km), Mini Trail (11 km), and a non-competitive Caminhada (11 km).
The event is open to participants aged 16 and above depending on the distance, with the Trail Longo requiring participants to be at least 20 years old. It is part of the Circuito de Trail do Ribatejo, featuring competitive classifications for the longer distances.
The race starts at Jardim da Tapada da Torre and includes multiple aid stations with solid and liquid supplies. The event also provides a festive atmosphere with awards for individual and team performances, including special prizes for local residents and the oldest participant.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo – 30 km: from 20 years inclusive
• Trail Curto – 17 km: from 18 years inclusive
• Mini Trail – 11 km: from 16 years inclusive (with parental authorization)
• Caminhada – 11 km: from 16 years inclusive (with parental authorization)
Start/finish locations: Jardim da Tapada da Torre, Sardoal
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo – 30 km: 08:30
• Trail Curto – 17 km: 09:00
• Mini Trail – 11 km: 09:30
• Caminhada – 11 km: 09:35
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo – 30 km: 6 hours
• Trail Curto – 17 km: 4 hours
• Mini Trail – 11 km: 3 hours
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with manual control zones
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Caminhada and Mini Trail: 1 aid station at 6.8 km (Valhascos)
• Trail Curto: 2 aid stations at 6.8 km (Valhascos) and 12.4 km (Entrevinhas)
• Trail Longo: 4 aid stations at 6.8 km (Valhascos), 14.6 km (Cabeça das Mós), 19 km (Vale Formoso), and 23 km (Entrevinhas)
• Additional aid station at the finish area
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 overall male and female in Trail Longo and Trail Curto
• Awards for top 3 in each age category and gender in Trail Longo and Trail Curto
• Award for best overall athlete resident in Sardoal (male/female)
• Awards for top 3 teams overall (minimum 3 members, mixed gender allowed)
• Award for team with most participants
• Award for oldest athlete in the competition
Location
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Trail Run 30 km
Trail Run 17 km
Trail Run 11 km
Walk 11 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, personalized bib with chip
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher recognition for those who complete the race
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip with manual control points
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies at multiple points depending on distance
🚿 Hot showers available after the race
🥗 Meal provided at the end of the race
🛏️ Option for overnight stay on hard floor from May 30 to 31 (requires email request)
