Messenger4th Nature Race - Farmácia do Álamos
- Sun, September 20, 2026
- 5 € — 14 €
- 4 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 4th Nature Race – Farmácia dos Álamos is a trail running event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Nossa Senhora de Machede, Évora. The race features multiple distances including an 18 km long trail, a 12 km mini-trail, an 8 km walk, and a 1 km kids’ run.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the long trail, 16 and over for the mini-trail with adult accompaniment, and children aged 6 to 10 for the kids’ run with written authorization. The walk has no age limit but requires adult accompaniment. The race covers mountain trails, rural paths, and roads in the Évora municipality.
The race offers a festive atmosphere with various race formats catering to different age groups and abilities, including a non-competitive walk and a kids’ race, making it suitable for families and trail running enthusiasts alike.
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Start/finish locations: Zona desportiva/Recinto de Festas – Nossa Senhora de Machede – Rua Zeca Afonso
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Long Trail 18 km
• 09:20 – Mini-Trail 12 km
• 09:30 – Walk 8 km
• 09:35 – Kids’ Run 1 km
Cut-off times:
• Long Trail 18 km: 1.5 hours at 7 km, 3 hours at 15 km
• Mini-Trail 12 km: 2 hours at 7 km
Timing method: Electronic timing chip placed on bibs
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Long Trail 18 km: Aid stations at km 7 (liquids), km 13 (solids and liquids), and finish (solids and liquids)
• Mini-Trail 12 km: Aid stations at km 7 and finish (solids and liquids)
• Walk 8 km: Aid stations at km 4 and finish (solids and liquids)
Registration deadline: September 17, 2026
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall male and female finishers in Long and Mini-Trail; trophies for top 3 in Senior, +40, +50, +60 age categories for both trails
Bib pick-up time and location: September 19, 17:00–19:00 at Praça dos Álamos, next to Farmácia dos Álamos, Évora; September 20, 07:00–09:00 at race location
Surface types: Mountain trails, rural paths, and roads in Évora municipality
Course format: Trail running with elevation gain of approximately +400 m for 18 km and +200 m for 12 km
Age categories/divisions:
• Long Trail and Mini-Trail: Senior (18-39), +40, +50, +60
• Kids’ Run: 6-10 years
• Walk: no age limit (adult accompaniment required)
Location
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Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 8 km
Kids Trail
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with chip for timing
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: support, rescue, and emergency teams available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at multiple points depending on distance
🚿 Showers available
🏆 Prizes for overall and age category winners
