Messenger8th TRAIL IN THE PATHS OF DÃO
- Sun, June 14, 2026
- 8 € — 9 €
- 2 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 8th Trail nos Trilhos do Dão is a trail running event taking place on June 14, 2026, in Lourosa de Baixo, S. João de Lourosa, Viseu, Portugal. It features two routes: a 15 km trail run and an 8 km walk.
The trail run is open to participants aged 18 and over, while the walk has no age restrictions but requires minors to be accompanied by a legal guardian. The event promotes physical activity and tourism, showcasing the historical, cultural, and environmental heritage of the region.
Participants will experience a medium to high difficulty course with marked trails, solid and liquid aid stations, and medical support, creating a challenging and well-supported race atmosphere.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M Sub-23 and F Sub-23 – 18 to 22 years
• M Elites and F Elites – 23 to 39 years
• M Masters A and F Masters A – 40 to 54 years
• M Masters B and F Masters B – 55 years and older
Start/finish locations: Associação Cultural e Recreativa de Lourosa de Baixo
Start times per category/distance: 09:30 for all routes
Cut-off times:
• Trail 15 km – 4 hours
• Caminhada 8 km – 3 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 12, 2026, 19:00–23:00
• June 13, 2026, 14:00–18:00
• June 14, 2026, 07:30–09:00
• Location: Associação Cultural e Recreativa de Lourosa de Baixo
Participants limit: 500 participants total
Surface types: Marked trails with arrows, ribbons, and specific indications
Course format: Two routes: Trail 15 km and Caminhada 8 km
Race routes:
• Trail 15 km
• Caminhada 8 km
Timing method: Electronic timing system with possible manual control
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations serve as time control points and include random control points
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall male/female and top 3 in each age category male/female
Location
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Trail Run 15 km
Walk 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, finisher medal, optional event t-shirt, race insurance, other gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal
⏱️ Timing + electronic time control system with manual backup
🛟 Safety support: two medical aid stations, one at arrival and one on course
🛡️ Insurance: sports insurance with 100 euro deductible included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at aid stations and finish
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at finish
🧳 Transport for participants who abandon or are unable to continue
