Messenger13th TRAIL DO SOR
- Sun, September 6, 2026
- Free — 18 €
- 6 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The XIII Trail do Sor is a trail running event taking place on September 6, 2026, in Ponte de Sor, Portugal. It offers multiple distances: a long trail of approximately 31 km, a short trail of approximately 17 km, a mini-trail of about 10 km (run or walk), and a Trail Kids category for children aged 5 to 13 years.
The event is open to various age groups, with specific age requirements for each distance, and is part of several national and district trail running circuits, including the Circuito Nacional de Trail, Circuito Nacional de Trail Sprint, and Circuito de Trail Jovem. The courses feature marked trails with natural obstacles, hills, and valleys around the Rio Sor area, providing a challenging and scenic experience.
The race atmosphere is competitive and inclusive, with categories for youth and adults, team competitions, and awards for various age groups and overall winners. The event also includes a walking option and encourages participation from a wide range of athletes.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Traquinas (F and M) < 6
• Benjamins A (F and M) 6, 7, 8, 9
• Benjamins B (F and M) 10, 11
• Infantis (F and M) 12, 13
• Iniciados (F and M) 14, 15
• Juvenis (F and M) 16, 17
• Juniores (F and M) 18, 19
• Sub-23 (F and M) 20 to 22
• Seniores (F and M) 23 to 34
• Veteranos 35 (F and M) 35 to 39
• Veteranos 40 (F and M) 40 to 44
• Veteranos 45 (F and M) 45 to 49
• Veteranos 50 (F and M) 50 to 54
• Veteranos 55 (F and M) 55 to 59
• Veteranos 60 (F and M) 60 to 64
• Veteranos 65 (F and M) 65 to 69
• Veteranos 70 (F and M) 70+
Start/finish locations: Between the Piscinas and the old tennis court in the riverside area (location to be confirmed), except Trail Kids which starts at a different location and finishes at the same place as other races
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (31 km): 08:00
• Trail Curto (17 km): 08:20
• Trail Jovem (10 km): 08:35
• Mini-trail run or walk (10 km): 08:35
• Trail Kids: 08:40
Cut-off times: Trail Longo (31 km) has a 7-hour time limit; classifications after this time are recorded but runners may finish
Participants limit:
• Trail Longo: 300
• Trail Curto: 300
• Trail Jovem: 100
• Mini-trail: 150
• Trail Kids: 50
Surface types: Marked trails with natural obstacles, uneven terrain, hills, and valleys around Rio Sor
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: approx. 31 km, +1450 m elevation gain, classified as Trail Longo/Moderado TL/M, Grade 2
• Trail Curto: approx. 17 km, +900 m elevation gain, classified as Trail Curto/Moderado TC/M, Grade 3
• Trail Jovem/Mini-trail: approx. 10 km, +400 m elevation gain, considered high difficulty
• Trail Kids: distances 50 m to 1 km, max +50 m elevation
Timing method: Electronic chip timing (except Caminhada option)
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Multiple aid stations with liquids and solids on all courses
• Trail Longo: 4 aid stations plus 2 water points
• Trail Curto: 3 aid stations plus 1 water point
• Trail Jovem/Mini-trail: 2 aid stations
• Trail Kids: 1 water point and 1 aid station
• No plastic cups provided; athletes must carry their own drinking container
Bib pick-up time and location: September 5, 18:00–22:00 and September 6, 05:30–08:35 at Mercado Municipal de Ponte de Sor
Prizes: Awards for top 3 male and female in each age category for Trail Longo, Curto, and Jovem; overall top 3 in these races (running option only); participation prizes for youngest categories; special awards for oldest finishers; team awards for top 3 teams and largest team
Location
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Trail Run 31 km
Trail Run 17 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walking 10 km
Kids Trail
Trail Run Youth 10 km
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize for all who complete any race
🎽 Personalized bib with chip timing (except Caminhada)
🥤 Aid stations with liquids and solids along all courses
🛡️ Sports insurance included
🚿 Access to showers at the Municipal Stadium training field (location to be confirmed)
🍽️ Optional lunch available for purchase at registration
🎁 Commemorative gifts and possible raffle prizes
🧳 Kit storage for 15 days after event for uncollected kits
