Messenger4th Trail Da Boa Viagem
Event summary
The IV Trail da Boa Viagem is a trail running event taking place on June 7, 2026, in Contige, Sátão, Portugal. It features three race options: an 18 km Trail, a 12 km Mini Trail, and an 8 km Caminhada (walk).
The event welcomes participants aged 15 and older for the Trail and Mini Trail, while the Caminhada has no age restrictions. The race is organized by Associação Cultural e Recreativa de Contige with support from local authorities.
Participants will experience marked courses with liquid and solid aid stations along the routes, and the event concludes with a communal lunch. The race offers a friendly and well-supported atmosphere with a focus on safety and participant assistance.
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Start/finish locations: Start next to Eucalipto de Contige (GPS 40.73664491367667, -7.75228076824445), finish at Largo da Capela, Contige (GPS 40.7336017, -7.752112)
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail: 09:00
• Mini Trail: 09:10
• Caminhada: 09:15
Cut-off times: Maximum duration of 3 hours, finishing by 12:00
Registration deadline: June 2, 2026
Surface types: Marked trail routes with arrows, ribbons, and specific indications
Course format: Marked trail courses
Race routes:
• Trail: 18 km
• Mini Trail: 12 km
• Caminhada: 8 km
Timing method: Electronic timing with barcode or chip on bib for Trail and Mini Trail; Caminhada timed only for classification
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail: liquid and solid aid stations at 7 km, liquid only at 10 km, solid at 14 km and finish
• Mini Trail: liquid and solid aid stations at 7 km, liquid only at 10 km and finish
• Caminhada: liquid and solid aid stations at 4 km and finish
Prizes: Awards for top 3 male and female finishers in general classification of Trail and Mini Trail; age category prizes; participation medal for all finishers; Caminhada not classified nor awarded
Location
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Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walk 8 km
Trail Run 18 km With lunch
Trail Run 12 km With lunch
Walk 8 km With lunch
Trail Run 18 km with T-shirt
Trail Run 12 km with T-shirt
Walk 8 km with T-shirt
Trail Run 18 km With lunch + t-shirt
Trail Run 12 km With lunch + t-shirt
Walk 8 km With lunch + t-shirt
Guest Lunch
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: optional technical t-shirt, bib with barcode, pins, race insurance, gifts and offers
🏅 Finisher prize: participation medal included in registration fee
⏱️ Timing + live results by barcode/chip for Trail and Mini Trail
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments at multiple points depending on race distance
🛟 Safety support: ambulance support during race, emergency contact number on bib
🧖 Access to showers at the end of the race
🍽️ Optional communal lunch after the race (additional fee)