Messenger3rd Carcavelos Wine Trail
Event summary
The 3rd Carcavelos Wine Trail is a trail running and walking event taking place on May 24, 2026, in Oeiras and Cascais, Portugal. It features a 12 km trail run and a 7 km walk, both starting and finishing at Jardins do Marquês (Rua do Aqueduto) in Oeiras.
The event is open to individuals aged 16 and older for the trail and 14 and older for the walk, regardless of federation status. It offers participants a unique opportunity to run and walk through the vineyards of the historic Carcavelos wine region, known for its Denominação de Origem Controlada (D.O.C.) wine, with scenic routes between the ex-Estação Agronómica Nacional and the ex-Mosteiro de Santa Maria do Mar.
The race atmosphere celebrates local heritage and wine culture, supported by the municipalities of Oeiras and Cascais, and includes competitive categories for men and women across various age groups, as well as team classifications.
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Start/finish locations: Jardins do Marquês (Rua do Aqueduto), Oeiras
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail 12 km: 09:30
• Caminhada 7 km: 09:35
Cut-off times: 2 hours for both Trail and Caminhada
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 23, 14:30–18:00
• May 24, 07:45–09:00
• Location: Quinta de Cima do Palácio do Marquês de Pombal
Participants limit: Limited entries for both Trail and Caminhada
Registration deadline: May 20, 2026
Surface types: Trail through vineyards and rural paths
Course format: Single loop course for both distances
Race routes:
• Trail 12 km route through vineyards of ex-Estação Agronómica Nacional and ex-Mosteiro de Santa Maria do Mar
• Caminhada 7 km route through similar vineyard areas
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with bib chip
Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station on course and one at finish with water; toilets at start/finish
Parking and shuttle details: Parking available at designated zones (link provided in regulations)
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female overall in Trail 12K; trophies for top 3 teams; medals and technical t-shirts for all finishers; wine bottles for top 3 male, female, and teams; prize for largest team
Location
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Trail Run 12 km
Walk 7 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip, technical t-shirt (limited stock)
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip system
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with coverage as per D.L. 10/2009
🥤 Aid stations: water provided at one point on course and at finish
🚿 Access to changing rooms and showers at Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo do Jardim de Oeiras until 13:00
🏆 Trophies for top finishers and teams; wine bottles awarded to top 3 in general classification