Messenger5th Edition of the Trail Saloio
- Sat, May 23, 2026
- 3 €
- 2 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 5th Edition of Trail Saloio is a trail running event taking place on May 23, 2026, at Quinta do Pisão in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Cascais. It features two races: a competitive Trail Saloio of 11.2 km with 250 meters of elevation gain and a non-competitive 5.2 km walk.
The Trail Saloio is open to participants aged 18 and over, while the walk is open to all ages with parental authorization for minors. The event promotes the Festa dos Maios and environmental awareness in the region, encouraging sport in natural settings.
The race offers a scenic route through natural park trails with moderate elevation, creating a challenging yet accessible experience for trail runners. The walk provides a more relaxed option for all participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Saloio (TS): 18 years and older
• Caminhada (CAM): Open to all, minors under 18 require parental authorization
Start/finish locations: Centro de Interpretação Casa da Cal, Quinta do Pisão – Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais, Cascais
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Saloio: 09:30
• Caminhada: 09:35
Cut-off times: 3 hours for all events; athletes finishing after this time will be disqualified
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 19 to May 23, 10:00–18:00 at Casa da Cal, Quinta do Pisão
• On race day (May 23), 08:00–08:30
Participants limit: 200 total for both events
Registration deadline: May 21, 2026, 15:00
Surface types: Natural trails within the park
Course format: Single loop courses
Race routes:
• Trail Saloio: 11.2 km, 250 m elevation gain
• Caminhada: 5.2 km, 130 m elevation gain
Timing method: Time control by staff reading
Toilets and aid station placement:
• PA 1 (Trail Saloio only) at ~6.5 km with liquids
• PA 2 (both events) at finish with liquids and solids
Prizes: Awards for top 3 male and female finishers in Trail Saloio; Caminhada is non-competitive with no prizes
Location
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Trail Run 11.2 km
Walk 5.2 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🛡️ Insurance: activity insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquids at mid-point and liquids and solids at finish
🏆 Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers in Trail Saloio
🛟 Logistical and technical support during the event
