Messenger3rd TRAIL RAHC
Event summary
The 3rd Trail RAHC is a mountain trail running event taking place on September 19 and 20, 2026, in Riba de Ave, Portugal. It offers multiple race distances including a long trail of 25 km, a short trail of 15 km, a sprint trail of 10 km, a non-competitive 9 km walk, and a Trail Kids event for children aged 5 to 15 years.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and above for the main trail races, with specific age categories for men and women up to 90 years old. The Trail Kids races are designed for younger children with age-specific distances and classifications. The race features challenging mountain terrain with significant elevation gain, and participants must be physically prepared and self-sufficient in mountain conditions.
The event includes competitive categories with monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers, as well as a family-friendly walk and educational kids’ races, creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere for all ages.
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Age categories/divisions:
• SENIOR MASC/FEM (16 to 39 years)
• M40 MASC/FEM (40 to 49 years)
• M50 MASC/FEM (50 to 59 years)
• M60 MASC+/FEM+ (60 to 90 years)
• Trail Kids: Benjamins A (up to 7 years), Benjamins B (8 to 10 years), Infantis (11 to 13 years), Iniciados (14 to 15 years)
Start/finish locations: Didaxis, Riba de Ave
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (25 km): 09:00
• Trail Curto (15 km): 09:15
• Trail Sprint (10 km): 10:00
• Caminhada (9 km walk): 10:00
• Trail Kids (various distances): 15:00 to 16:00 on September 19
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo: 5 hours
• Trail Curto: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Trail Sprint: 2 hours 30 minutes
Registration deadline: September 13, 2026
Surface types: Trails, forest roads, paths with some road traffic sections
Course format: Point-to-point and looped mountain trail courses with marked routes
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: 25 km, 1100 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: 15 km, 400 m elevation gain
• Trail Sprint: 10 km, 120 m elevation gain
• Caminhada: 9 km, accessible walk
• Trail Kids: distances from 600 m to 2 km depending on age group
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with start and finish controls
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies at km 7 and km 15 for Long trail, km 11 for Short trail, km 5 for Sprint and Caminhada
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 6 finishers in each main trail race, trophies for top 3 teams and individuals, medals for finishers in Long, Short, and Sprint trails
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Trail Run 25 km
Trail Run 12 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walking 10 km
Kids Trail
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: commemorative socks, bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for Long, Short, and Sprint trail finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: aid stations with solid and liquid supplies along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: water and food at multiple points during the race
🚿 Showers available after the race
🧳 Transport available for athletes who abandon the race or are disqualified
🏆 Monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers and teams