MessengerCarcavelos 10th X-Mas Trail
- Sun, December 20, 2026
- 11 € — 16 €
- 3 races
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Price increases in 15 days 07 hours 13 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Carcavelos Xmas Trail is a trail running event taking place on December 20, 2026, in Carcavelos de Lousa, Loures. It features three race options: Trail Curto (19 km), Mini Trail (13 km), and a 10 km Caminhada (walk).
Open to all participants aged 16 and over, the event promotes tourism and environmental awareness in the region while encouraging sport in natural settings. The race includes chip timing and offers finisher prizes, with a maximum of 300 participants across all distances.
The course runs through natural trails and public roads, requiring physical and mental preparedness for varied terrain and weather conditions. The event atmosphere is competitive with age categories and team prizes, fostering community and sporting spirit.
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Start/finish locations: Associação Recreativa de Carcavelos de Lousa (ARCL)
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Trail Curto, Mini Trail
• 09:05 – Caminhada
Cut-off times: 4 hours after start for all distances
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 19, 2026, 15:00–18:00
• December 20, 2026, 07:00–08:30
• Location: Associação Recreativa de Carcavelos de Lousa (ARCL)
Participants limit: 300 total across all distances
Registration deadline: December 13, 2026 or until 300 paid registrations
Surface types: Natural trails, public roads, village paths, some private property access
Course format: Trail running with positive and negative elevation changes
Timing method: Electronic chip timing included in bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquid and solid supplies; athletes must carry their own containers for refills
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall male and female in Trail Curto and Mini Trail; top 3 in age categories; top 3 teams; prize for largest team
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be given for cancellations. Transfers of registration to another athlete are allowed within the registration period by contacting the organizer via email.
Location
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Trail Run 19 km
Trail Run 13 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: event t-shirt, bib with chip included
🏅 Finisher prize
🛡️ Insurance: included sports accident insurance
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid supplies at aid stations; athletes must bring own container
🛟 Safety support: first aid and logistical support
🚿 Showers available
🎁 Event gifts as available
🍽️ Optional hot meal (bifana, drink, dessert) for additional fee
