Messenger4th Trail dos Catrinos
Event summary
The 4th Trail dos Catrinos is a trail running event taking place on October 11, 2026, in Santa Catarina de Sítimos, Alcácer do Sal, Setúbal. It features three distances: a long trail of 27 km, a short trail of 16 km, and an 11 km walk.
The event is open to participants from the Junior category upwards, with minors under 18 requiring parental authorization. It offers a challenging experience with elevation gains of approximately 1000 m for the long trail and 500 m for the short trail, set in natural and scenic outdoor locations around the village.
The race promotes respect for the environment and fair play, providing a festive atmosphere with trophies for top finishers in multiple age categories and special mountain segment prizes.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M Sub 23 (17-22 years)
• M Seniores (23-39 years)
• M40 (40-44 years)
• M45 (45-49 years)
• M50 (50-54 years)
• M55 (55-59 years)
• M60 (60+ years)
• F Sub 23 (17-22 years)
• F Seniores (23-39 years)
• F40 (40-44 years)
• F45 (45-49 years)
• F50 (50-54 years)
• F55 (55-59 years)
• F60 (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Santa Catarina de Sítimos, Alcácer do Sal, Setúbal
Start times per category/distance:
• Caminhada 11 km: 09:00
• Trail Longo 27 km: 09:00
• Trail Curto 16 km: 09:15
Cut-off times: Trail ends at 14:00, may close earlier if all athletes finish before this time
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 11, 07:30–14:00
• Location: Centro Comunitário de Santa Catarina
Participants limit:
• Trail: 350
• Caminhada: 50
Surface types: Mostly trails and dirt roads, with some urban and asphalt crossings
Course format: Marked trail with red and white tape and directional signs; athletes must follow marked route without shortcuts
Race routes:
• Caminhada: 11 km, easy difficulty
• Trail Curto: 16 km, medium difficulty, 500 m positive elevation
• Trail Longo: 27 km, medium-high difficulty, 1000 m positive elevation
Timing method: Electronic timing chip with control points along the course
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies on trail and water points
• Athletes responsible for carrying enough hydration between stations
• Toilets and hot showers available near finish
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 athletes in each age category
• Team prize for team with most participants
• Special mountain segment prize for top 3 male and female times via Strava upload within 30 minutes after race
Location
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Trail Run 27 km
Trail Run 16 km
Walking 11 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, electronic timing chip
🏅 Finisher prize: medal, technical event t-shirt
⏱️ Timing + results published electronically as soon as possible
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies along the trail
🚿 Showers and toilets available near finish line
🏆 Trophies for top 3 in each age category and team prize
