Messenger5th EDITION TRAIL TRILHOS ROMANOS
Event summary
The 5th edition of Trail Trilhos Romanos is a trail running event taking place on May 31, 2026, in Bárrio, Alcobaça. It features competitive distances of 18 km (Trail Sprint) and 12 km (Mini-trail), as well as non-competitive events including an 8.5 km walk and a Kids Trail with distances adapted by age group.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for competitive races, with younger participants allowed in the Kids Trail and walk with parental consent. The race courses traverse trails and paths in the Bárrio parish, some opened specifically for this event, offering a scenic and challenging experience with elevation gains of 640 m for the Trail Sprint and 390 m for the Mini-trail.
The event includes a festive atmosphere as part of the local parish anniversary celebrations, with awards for individual and team performances in the competitive races, and a focus on community and nature respect. The Kids Trail offers short distances for children under 12, making the event family-friendly.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-23 M (18-22 years)
• Sénior M (23-34 years)
• M35 (35-39 years)
• M40 (40-44 years)
• M45 (45-49 years)
• M50 (50-54 years)
• M55 (55-59 years)
• M60 (60-64 years)
• M65 (65+ years)
• Sub-23 F (18-22 years)
• Sénior F (23-34 years)
• F35 (35-39 years)
• F40 (40-44 years)
• F45 (45-49 years)
• F50 (50-54 years)
• F55 (55-59 years)
• F60 (60-64 years)
• F65 (65+ years)
Start/finish locations: Concentration, start and finish at the festival grounds near the Junta de Freguesia do Bárrio, Alcobaça; Kids Trail starts near Rua Vale da Pereira parking and finishes at the festival grounds
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Sprint 18 km: 09:00
• Mini-trail 12 km: 09:30
• Caminhada 8.5 km: 09:40
• Kids Trail (various age groups): from 13:00
Cut-off times: 4 hours for Trail Sprint, Mini-trail and Caminhada
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 30, 15:00–20:00 at Casa Amarela (next to Junta de Freguesia do Bárrio)
• May 31, from 07:00 at Casa Amarela
Participants limit:
• Total 750 for Trail, Mini-trail and Caminhada combined
• 100 for Kids Trail
Surface types: Trails and paths in the parish of Bárrio, some opened specifically for the event
Course format: Trail running and walking routes with elevation gains of 640 m (Trail Sprint), 390 m (Mini-trail), and 235 m (Caminhada)
Race routes:
• Trail Sprint: 18 km, approx. 640 m positive elevation
• Mini-trail: 12 km, approx. 390 m positive elevation
• Caminhada: 8.5 km, approx. 235 m positive elevation
Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bibs with automatic start and finish detection
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Sprint: 3 aid stations
• Mini-trail: 2 aid stations
• Caminhada: 1 aid station
• Additional liquid aid stations on all courses including Kids Trail
• Final aid station at finish line for all participants
Parking and shuttle details: Transport by bus available to/from hot showers at Campo de Futebol do Pinhal Fanheiro
Prizes:
• Trail Sprint: trophies for 1st to 3rd overall (M/F), 1st to 3rd per age group (M/F), and 1st to 3rd teams
• Mini-trail: trophies for 1st to 5th overall (M/F) and 1st to 3rd teams
• Team classification based on sum of top 3 finishers’ positions
• Trophy for team with most participants across all events
Location
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Walking Kids
Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 8.5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, optional t-shirt, finisher souvenir, and gifts provided by the organization
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher souvenir and optional t-shirt (free for Kids Trail first 100 registrations)
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip timing system
🛟 Safety support: volunteers at traffic crossings, first aid strategically placed, emergency contact on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for participants under 90 years old
🥤 Aid stations: multiple hydration and solid food stations along routes and at finish
🚿 Showers: hot showers available at Campo de Futebol do Pinhal Fanheiro with bus transport provided
🚌 Transport between zones: bus transport to showers
🧖 Massage, post-race meals: optional lunch available for purchase