Messenger8th Trail Elvas
- Sun, December 6, 2026
- 10 € — 17 €
- 4 races
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Price increases in 5 days 03 hours 57 min
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Event summary
The VIII Trail de Elvas – Património Mundial is a trail running event taking place on December 6, 2026, in Elvas, a city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The event offers competitive races of 30 km (Trail Longo), 18 km (Trail Sprint), and 12 km (Mini Trail), as well as a non-competitive 10 km walk.
The races are integrated into the District Trail Circuits of the Associação de Atletismo do Distrito de Portalegre, with the Mini Trail included in the youth circuit. Participants will experience routes that highlight the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of Elvas, passing by landmarks such as Forte da Graça and the Aqueduto da Amoreira.
The event promotes the connection between physical activity, sports competition, and cultural appreciation, set in a unique heritage environment. It welcomes participants aged 16 and above, with specific age requirements per race, and includes categories for various age groups and team competitions.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juvenis M/F: 16-17 years (Mini Trail only)
• Juniores M/F: 18-19 years
• Seniores M/F: 20-34 years
• 35 M/F: 35-39 years
• 40 M/F: 40-44 years
• 45 M/F: 45-49 years
• 50 M/F: 50-54 years
• 55 M/F: 55-59 years
• 60 M/F: 60-64 years
• 65 M/F: 65-69 years
• 70+ M/F: 70 years or older
Start/finish locations: Museu Militar de Elvas
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (30 km): 09:00
• Trail Sprint (18 km): 09:30
• Mini Trail (12 km): 10:00
• Caminhada (10 km): 10:05
Cut-off times: 6 hours from official start of Trail Longo at 09:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 5, 18:00–20:00 at Estádio de Atletismo de Elvas
• December 6, 07:00–08:30 at Museu Militar de Elvas
Participants limit: 250 athletes per distance
Surface types: Routes pass through historical surroundings of Elvas, including natural and urban heritage sites
Course format: Marked trail routes with mandatory passage through control points
Race routes: Trail Longo 30 km, Trail Sprint 18 km, Mini Trail 12 km, Caminhada 10 km
Timing method: Electronic chip integrated in bib with manual controls
Toilets and aid station placement: 4 aid stations with liquids and solids along the course
Parking and shuttle details:
• Estádio de Atletismo de Elvas (bath zone)
• Parque do Clube de Tiro e Caça de Elvas
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 overall male and female in Trail Longo, Trail Sprint, and Mini Trail
• Awards for top 3 in each age category for these races
• Team awards including most numerous team and team classification
• Finisher prize for all who complete their race
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be made for confirmed registrations if the participant cannot attend the event for any reason. The organization reserves the right to alter or cancel the event without refund in cases of safety concerns or force majeure.
Location
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Trail Longo 30 km
Trail Sprint 18 km
Mini Trail 12 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, sports insurance, liquid and solid refreshments, finisher prize, various gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: awarded to all participants who complete their race
🥤 Aid stations: 4 stations with liquids and solids along the course
🚿 Showers: available at Estádio de Atletismo de Elvas
📸 Photography: free photos available via official event channels and social media
