MessengerAvelar Sunset Trail 2026
Event summary
The Avelar Sunset Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on June 27, 2026, in Avelar, Portugal. It features four timed distances: Trail Longo (25 km), Trail Curto (17 km), Trail Sprint (12 km), and a Kids race, along with a non-timed 8 km Caminhada (walk).
This event is open to various age groups, promoting social interaction, health, and well-being through nature sports. It is part of the 2026 Municipal Trail Championship of Ansião, organized by the Avelar Sunset Team and the Municipality of Ansião.
The race offers a unique experience of running and walking at sunset in the parish of Avelar, with participants enjoying a dinner and celebrations marking the 31st anniversary of Avelar’s status as a town. The event welcomes all ages and includes a festive atmosphere.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Longo 25K: minimum age 18 years
• Trail Curto 17K and Trail Sprint 12K: minimum age 16 years
• Caminhada 8K: minors under 16 allowed; under 12 only if accompanied by an adult
Start/finish locations: Parish of Avelar, Ansião municipality
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo 25K: 17:00
• Trail Curto 17K: 17:20
• Trail Sprint 12K: 17:40
• Caminhada 8K: 17:45
• Kids race: 10:00
Cut-off times: 4 hours for all timed distances
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 26, 18:00–23:00
• June 27, 09:00 onwards
Registration deadline: June 21, 2026, 23:59 (late registrations possible with surcharge until event day)
Surface types: Trails and paths integrated in the parish of Avelar
Course format: Trail running with intermediate control points; no timing for Caminhada
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: 25 km
• Trail Curto: 17 km
• Trail Sprint: 12 km
• Caminhada: 8 km
Timing method: Digital chip timing on bib for timed races
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Longo: 3 aid stations with solids and liquids
• Trail Sprint: 2 aid stations with solids and liquids
• Trail Mini/Jovem: 1 aid station with solids and liquids
• Caminhada: 1 aid station with solids and liquids
• Common aid station at finish
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in each timed race category and team classification; no prizes for Caminhada