MessengerChicharo Trail 2026
- Sun, October 4, 2026
- 10 € — 13 €
- 3 races
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Registration closes in 12 days 11 hours 05 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Trail do Chícharo – Alvaiázere 2026 is a trail running event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Alvaiázere, Portugal. It features two timed trail distances: a short trail of approximately 19 km and a mini-trail of approximately 13 km, as well as a non-competitive nature walk of about 10 km.
The event is open to different age categories, promoting socializing, health, and well-being through nature sports. The walk allows participants under 16 years old if accompanied by a responsible adult, while the trail races require minimum ages of 18 and 16 years respectively.
The race routes traverse trails and paths within the Serra and municipality of Alvaiázere, offering a competitive and recreational experience in a natural setting.
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Start/finish locations: Parque multiusos, Alvaiázere
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo: 09:00
• Trail Curto: 09:30
• Caminhada: 09:45
Cut-off times: All distances have a time limit defined according to possible stops for aid, rest, etc.
Timing method: Digital chip timing for Trail Curto and Mini-trail; no timing for Caminhada
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall (male and female) in Trail Curto and Mini-trail
• Trophies for top 3 in each age category (male and female)
• Trophies for top 3 teams
• Troféu Alvarge for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall in Trail 19 km
• No prizes for Caminhada
Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-23 (18-22 years)
• Seniors (23-34 years)
• Veterans M35/F35 (35-39 years)
• Veterans M40/F40 (40-44 years)
• Veterans M45/F45 (45-49 years)
• Veterans M50/F50 (50-54 years)
• Veterans M55/F55 (55-59 years)
• Veterans M60/F60 (+60 years)
Registration deadline: September 25, 2026
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 2 and 3, 14:00–21:00 at event tent near velharias – parque multiusos
• October 4, 07:30 at parque multiusos
Surface types: Trails and paths in Serra and municipality of Alvaiázere
Race routes:
• Trail Curto: approx. 19 km
• Mini-trail: approx. 13 km
• Caminhada: approx. 10 km
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Trail Curto 19 km
Mini Trail 13 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, T-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments on course and at finish
🧖 Massage and hot showers available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included during event
⏱️ Timing with digital chip for Trail Curto and Mini-trail
🚿 Hot showers at finish
🥤 Final refreshment at finish aid station
🎁 Additional gifts provided by the organization
