Messenger3rd Trail Pé Firme
Event summary
The III Trail Pé Firme 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 26 and 27, 2026, in Torres Vedras, Portugal. It offers multiple race formats including a relay on September 26 and individual trail races on September 27 with distances of 12 km (Mini Trail/Caminhada), 23 km (Trail Curto), and 32 km (Trail Longo).
The event is open to all athletes with adequate physical condition and includes categories for youth, adults, and masters. It celebrates local history, sport, and natural beauty, featuring challenging trails with natural paths and open roads, demanding technique, endurance, and determination.
Besides competitive races, the event includes family-friendly activities such as guided walks and a free youth trail challenge. The atmosphere combines sporting challenge with cultural and natural appreciation, making it suitable for individuals, families, and teams.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamins (up to 11 years)
• Infantis (12-13 years)
• Iniciados (14-15 years)
• Juvenis (16-17 years)
• Juniores (18-19 years)
• Sub23 (20-22 years)
• Seniores (23-34 years)
• M35 (35-39 years)
• M40 (40-44 years)
• M45 (45-49 years)
• M50 (50-54 years)
• M55 (55-59 years)
• M60 (60-64 years)
• M65 (65-69 years)
• M70 (70+ years)
Start/finish locations:
• September 26: Centro Hípico GolfMar
• September 27: Externato Penafirme
Start times per category/distance:
• September 26 (Saturday):
– 14:00 Trail Jovens Gaivotas
– 16:00 Trail Estafeta (Duplas/Quadras) and Caminhada PR2 (Praia Azul)
– 16:45 Caminhada PR2 (Santa Cruz)
• September 27 (Sunday):
– 08:15 Trail Longo (32 km)
– 09:00 Trail Curto (23 km)
– 09:15 Mini Trail/Caminhada (12 km)
Cut-off times: Participants arriving after time limits at control points must abandon the race.
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 26: 13:00–18:00 at Centro Hípico GolfMar
• September 27: 07:00–09:00 at Externato Penafirme
Participants limit: 800 total
Registration deadline: September 20, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Natural trails and open roads (open-road system)
Course format: Circular routes with start and finish at Centro Hípico GolfMar (Sept 26) and Externato Penafirme (Sept 27), marked with tapes and arrows
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: 32 km, 1160 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: 23 km, 870 m elevation gain
• Mini Trail/Caminhada: 12 km, 304 m elevation gain
• Caminhada PR2 (family walk): 11 km or 6 km
• Trail Estafeta: 4 laps of 5 km each (relay teams of 2 or 4)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing (except Caminhada)
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid food along the course; participants must bring their own cups or containers
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and each age category; prize for team with most participants
Location
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Long Trail 32 km
Short Trail 23 km
Mini Trail 12 km
Walk 12 km
Walk (PR2)
Trail Relay of 4
Trail Relay of 2
Youth Trail Gaivotas
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt (different for each day), buff for two-day participants, bib, electronic timing chip (except Caminhada)
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher souvenirs
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with official time recording
🛟 Safety support: security and rescue services
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration points along the course
🚿 Showers available at the sports pavilion (Externato Penafirme)
🧳 Bib and kit pick-up with identification required
🧖 Optional meals and welcome dinner with reservation
🏆 Trophies for top finishers and teams