Messenger3rd Night Trail Gondarense
- Sat, August 15, 2026
- 21 € — 22 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 3rd Trail do Pote Noturno is a night trail running and walking event taking place on August 15, 2026, in Gondar, Caminha, Portugal. It features a competitive short trail of approximately 20 km with 700 meters of positive elevation gain, a mini trail of about 11 km with 300 meters of elevation, and a non-competitive 11 km walk.
The event is open to all athletes meeting physical requirements, with a minimum age of 18 for the trail races and 12 for the walk (with parental authorization). The race starts at 20:30 and offers a unique night-time experience on trails through the Serras de Gondar, Orbacém, and Serra D’Arga, combining challenge, adventure, and conviviality.
Participants must carry mandatory equipment including a headlamp, and the course includes mixed terrain such as trails, forest roads, and public roads with traffic. The event concludes with an awards ceremony and a traditional pot meal for all participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail: minimum age 18 years
• Walk: minimum age 12 years (with parental authorization)
Start/finish locations: Gondar, Municipality of Caminha
Start times per category/distance: 20:30 for Trail Short, Mini Trail, and Walk
Cut-off times:
• Walk and Mini Trail: 4 hours
• Trail Short: 5 hours
Bib pick-up time and location: August 15, 2026, from 14:00 at Edifício da Junta de Freguesia de Gondar/O Nosso Café
Participants limit:
• Walk: 200
• Trail: 100
Surface types: Trails, forest roads, public roads, streams, rocks
Course format: Open-road system with participant responsibility for traffic rules
Race routes:
• Trail Short: approx. 20 km, 700 m positive elevation, medium/low difficulty
• Mini Trail: approx. 11 km, 300 m positive elevation, medium/low difficulty
• Walk: approx. 11 km, 300 m positive elevation, low difficulty
Prizes: Awards for top 3 male and female in Mini Trail and Trail Short; team prizes for most participants in Trail + Walk; finisher prizes for all participants
Location
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Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 11 km
Walking 11 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at approximately 5 km and 12 km
🛟 Safety support: organization staff at aid stations ensuring safety and compliance
🧳 Transport to finish for abandoned participants or those unable to continue
🏆 Prizes: awards for top 3 male and female finishers in Mini Trail and Trail Short, and team prizes
