Messenger4th Côdeas Trail 2026
Event summary
The 4th Côdeas Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 5, 2026, in Casal dos Claros, Coucinheira – Leiria. It features two competitive races: a Trail Sprint of approximately 19 km with medium difficulty and a Mini Trail of approximately 10 km with easy progression, suitable for beginners.
The event also includes non-competitive activities such as a 10 km walk following the Mini Trail route and a Trail Kids race with distances of 500 m for Benjamins (6-10 years) and 1500 m for Infantis (11-13 years). Participants must be at least 18 years old for the main races, while minors can participate in the Trail Kids and walk with legal guardian consent.
The race is organized by Unidos Runners with support from G.D.R.C. UNIDOS and will start and finish at the G.D.R.C. UNIDOS club. The course includes trails, paths, and tracks with some difficulty, marked with red tape and signage. The event promotes fair play, environmental respect, and safety, with medical and security support along the route.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Sprint: 18 > 22 years (Sub23 M/F), 23 > 34 years (Seniors M/F), 35 > 39 years (Vet35 M/F), 40 > 44 years (Vet40 M/F), 45 > 49 years (Vet45 M/F), 50 > 54 years (Vet50 M/F), 55 > 59 years (Vet55 M/F), 60 > 64 years (Vet60 M/F), > 65 years (Vet65 M/F)
• Mini Trail: 18 > 34 years (Seniors M/F), 35 > 39 years (Veterans M/F), 40 > 44 years (Veterans M/F), 45 > 49 years (Veterans M/F), 50 > 54 years (Veterans M/F), 55 > 60 years (Veterans M/F), > 65 years (Veterans M/F)
• Trail Kids: Benjamins (6-10 years), Infantis (11-13 years)
Start/finish locations: Start and finish at G.D.R.C. UNIDOS club, Casal dos Claros, Coucinheira – Leiria
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Kids: 15:40
• Trail Sprint: 16:30
• Mini Trail and Caminhada (walk): 17:00
Cut-off times: Maximum 3 hours to complete the race after start signal
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 5, 11:00-13:00 and 14:00-16:30 at G.D.R.C. UNIDOS club
Participants limit: 400
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026 (23:59h)
Surface types: Trails, paths, and tracks with some difficulty
Course format: Marked with red tape and signage; course and elevation profile to be announced
Race routes:
• Trail Sprint: approx. 19 km
• Mini Trail: approx. 10 km
• Caminhada (walk): approx. 10 km (same as Mini Trail)
• Trail Kids: 500 m (Benjamins), 1500 m (Infantis)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid food at locations to be defined; no cups provided, athletes must carry their own drinking system
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall and age categories in Trail Sprint and Mini Trail; medals for Trail Kids finishers and Caminhada participants; prizes for best male and female teams; prize for team with most registered athletes across Trail Sprint and Mini Trail; awards ceremony at 20:00 at G.D.R.C. UNIDOS club.
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Trail Run 10 km
Trail Run 19 km ADAL MEMBER
Trail Run 10 km ADAL MEMBER
Walking 10 km
Trail Run 19 km
KIDS TRAIL
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid food at defined locations; athletes must carry their own cups or bottles
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for Trail Kids and Caminhada participants
🏆 Trophies and prizes for top finishers and teams
⏱️ Timing: electronic chip timing on bib
🚿 Showers available at football field locker rooms (GPS: 39°47’47.00″N/8°53’33.00″W)
🥪 Light meal included (sandwich, drink, fruit)
🧢 Optional technical event T-shirt as a gift
