Messenger1st Ribas Challenge - Javali Night Trail
Event summary
The 1st Ribas Challenge – Javali Night Trail is a night trail running event taking place on October 3, 2026, in Ribas de Cima, Fanhões, Lisbon district. The race features a single 15 km distance through trails and rural paths.
Open to all athletes aged 18 and over, regardless of federation status, this event combines a competitive and recreational spirit. Participants will experience the natural and historical surroundings of the Serra de Ribas, including paths linked to the Parque Municipal do Cabeço de Montachique and historical military structures.
The race atmosphere is challenging due to the night setting and semi-autonomous format, with mandatory equipment to ensure safety. The event includes a recovery meal at the finish and a prize ceremony, making it a complete trail running experience.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M Junior (18-19 years)
• F Junior (18-19 years)
• M Sub 23 (20-22 years)
• F Sub 23 (20-22 years)
• M Seniors (23-34 years)
• F Seniors (23-34 years)
• M 35 (35-39 years)
• F 35 (35-39 years)
• M 40 (40-44 years)
• F 40 (40-44 years)
• M 45 (45-49 years)
• F 45 (45-49 years)
• M 50 (50-54 years)
• F 50 (50-54 years)
• M 55 (55-59 years)
• F 55 (55-59 years)
• M 60 (60-64 years)
• F 60 (60-64 years)
• M 65 (65-69 years)
• F 65 (65-69 years)
• M 70 (70+ years)
• F 70 (70+ years)
Start/finish locations: Pavilhão do Futebol Clube Ribadense, Ribas de Cima, Fanhões
Start times per category/distance: 20:00 for the 15 km trail
Cut-off times: 3 hours total time limit; 1h30 cut-off at PAC 1 (7.5 km)
Bib pick-up time and location: October 3, 16:00–19:00 at Campo do Futebol Clube Ribadense
Registration deadline: September 27, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Trails, dirt roads, minimal asphalt
Course format: Single 15 km trail route
Race routes: Trail route of 15 km (altimetry to be confirmed)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Two aid stations: one at approx. 7.5 km with liquids and solids, one at finish with liquids
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and per age category; medals for all finishers; team prizes; special prize for team with most participants
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Trail Run 15 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with integrated timing chip, mandatory headlamp (frontal), event wristband
🏅 Finisher prize: medal or equivalent memento
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip timing system
🛟 Safety support: paramedic support by local volunteer firefighters, emergency teams along course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: two stations providing liquids and solids (one at ~7.5 km, one at finish)
🧳 Recovery meal included in registration: soup, bifana sandwich, and drink
🏆 Trophies and medals for individual and team classifications