Messenger6 Cascatas Trail Running
Event summary
The 6 Cascatas Trail Running is a trail running event taking place on November 29, 2026, in Cheleiros, Mafra, Lisbon District. It features three races: a Long Trail of 24 km with 1000 m positive elevation, a Short Trail of 13 km with 600 m positive elevation, and a non-competitive 11 km walk.
Open to all participants aged 18 and over, the event is part of the Merrell Trail Running Series. The race promotes tourism and environmental awareness in the region, with start and finish at Largo da Igreja de Cheleiros.
The event offers a competitive atmosphere with individual and team prizes across multiple age categories, fostering community and sporting spirit.
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Start/finish locations: Largo da Igreja de Cheleiros, Cheleiros, Igreja Nova, 2640 Cheleiros, Mafra, Lisboa
Start times per category/distance:
• 09h00 – Trail Longo (24 km) and Trail Curto (13 km)
• 09h05 – Caminhada (11 km)
Cut-off times: 6 hours for all races, controlled at finish line
Participant limit: 600 athletes total for all three races
Registration deadline: November 22, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Trail running on natural terrain with positive and negative elevation
Course format: Trail running with elevation gain: Trail Longo (24 km, +1000 m), Trail Curto (13 km, +600 m), Caminhada (11 km)
Timing method: Electronic chip included in dorsal for Trail Longo and Trail Curto; no chip for Caminhada
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies at locations to be defined; athletes must carry their own cup or container as no cups or bottles will be provided
Prizes:
• Individual prizes for top 3 overall male and female in Trail Longo and Trail Curto
• Prizes for top 3 teams male and female in Trail Longo and Trail Curto
• Age category prizes in Trail Longo and Trail Curto
• Prize for team with most participants across all three races
• Caminhada is non-competitive and has no prizes
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be given if the athlete withdraws from the race at any time. Transfers of registration to another athlete are allowed only within the registration period upon request via email.
Location
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Trail Run 24 km
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Trail Run 13 km
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Walking
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: T-shirt, dorsal with chip for Trail Longo and Trail Curto, dorsal without chip for Caminhada
🏅 Finisher prize: included in registration (T-shirt and other possible gifts)
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip for Trail Longo and Trail Curto
🛟 Safety support: logistical and technical support including first aid
🛡️ Insurance: included sports insurance
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies at aid stations; athletes must carry their own container
🧳 Other gifts that the organization may provide
