Messenger18th Trail do Sarilho / Cantanhede 2026
- Sun, December 6, 2026
- 12 € — 21 €
- 4 races
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Registration closes in 25 days 19 hours 48 min
Event summary
The Trail do Sarilho/Cantanhede – 2026 is a trail running event taking place on December 6, 2026, in Cantanhede, Portugal. It offers three distances: a 24 km long trail, a 15 km mini trail, and an approximately 11 km walk.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the long trail, 16 and over for the mini trail, and 12 and over for the walk. The mini trail is part of the Coimbra District Trail Running Circuit (ADAC). The race routes traverse vineyards, forests, and the Horst of Cantanhede, starting and finishing at the Pavilhão Marialvas.
The event features electronic timing, classifications by gender and age categories, team classifications, and awards for top finishers and teams. There is also a prize draw for participants. The atmosphere includes a communal lunch and prize ceremony after the race.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo K24: 18+ years
• Mini Trail K15: 16+ years
• Caminhada: 12+ years
Start/finish locations: Pavilhão Marialvas, Cantanhede
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo K24: 09:00
• Mini Trail K15: 09:15
• Caminhada: 09:15
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 4, 15:00–20:00 at Decathlon Coimbra
• December 5, 15:00–18:00 at Freixial Shopping
• December 6, 07:30–09:00 at Pavilhão Marialvas
Registration deadline: November 29, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Paths through vineyards, forest, and Horst terrain
Race routes:
• Trail Longo K24 – 24 km
• Mini Trail K15 – 15 km
• Caminhada – approximately 11 km
Timing method: Electronic timing by RUNMANAGER
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations for K24 at approximately 6.5 km, 18 km, and finish
• Aid stations for K15 at approximately 4.5 km, 8.5 km, and finish
• Aid stations for Caminhada between 5 and 8 km, and finish
• No cups provided; participants must carry their own containers
Prizes: Awards for top 3 individual finishers by gender and age categories in K24 and K15, team awards, and prizes for the three teams with the most participants across all events
Cancellation & refund policy: In case of cancellation by external entities, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. No refunds are given for voluntary withdrawal. The organization may modify or cancel the event for safety reasons such as adverse weather or fire.
Location
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Trail Run 24 km
Trail Run 15 km
Trail Run 15 km Federated
Walking 11 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, event T-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: Finisher prize included
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic timing
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments at multiple points on all routes
🚿 Showers available at Pavilhão Marialvas
🧖 Lunch provided at Pavilhão Marialvas after the race
🏆 Prizes for individual and team classifications, plus prize draw for participants
