Messenger9th Trail dos Carreteiros
Event summary
The IX Trail dos Carreteiros is a trail running event taking place on October 4, 2026, in the village of Roriz, Santo Tirso. It offers two trail distances of approximately 12 km and 22 km, as well as a non-competitive walk.
The event is open to all athletes without the need for a sports license, with participation available for minors under 18 only in the short trail and walk, with written authorization and accompaniment. The trails traverse local roads, technical single tracks, and rural paths, featuring cultural and patrimonial points of interest in Roriz.
The race atmosphere is recreational but timed, with individual bibs and public timing results. The event also includes team prizes and special medals for local residents, emphasizing community and tradition.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M Seniores – up to 39 years
• M40 – 40 to 44 years
• M45 – 45 to 49 years
• M50 – 50 to 59 years
• M60 – 60 years and above
• F Seniores – up to 39 years
• F40 – 40 to 44 years
• F45 – 45 to 49 years
• F50 – 50 to 59 years
• F60 – 60 years and above
Start/finish locations: Start at Parque de Lazer da Vila de Roriz
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 for all trail distances and walk
Participant limit: 800 participants
Registration deadline: September 27, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Local roads, technical single tracks, rural paths
Race routes: Routes marked with ribbons and directional signs, crossing patrimonial and cultural points in Roriz
Timing method: Individual bib number with timed arrival and public results
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with food and hydration; showers available at finish
Prizes: Medals for top 3 overall and top 3 per age category in each distance; team prizes; special medals for top 3 local residents in each distance
Location
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Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: individual bib number for trail participants, wristband for walkers
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for top finishers overall and by category, special medals for local residents
⏱️ Timing + live results with individual arrival control and public classification
🛟 Safety support: ambulances and support vehicles along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration available along the course
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at the finish area
