MessengerDolorosa Trail de Moldes 2026
- Sat, September 19, 2026
- 10 € — 16 €
- 2 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Trail Dolorosa de Moldes 2026 is a trail running race taking place on September 19, 2026, in Vila de Moldes, Arouca, Portugal. The race covers a distance of approximately 16 km with an elevation gain and loss of 1000 meters.
This event is part of the 5th Circuito Terras do Mundo – Serra da Freita, which includes three races and three non-competitive walks. The race is limited to 250 participants and features challenging mountain trails in the Serra da Freita region.
Alongside the competitive race, there is an 8 km non-competitive walk. The race offers a festive and nature-focused atmosphere, supported by local organizations and municipalities.
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Start/finish locations: Vila de Moldes, Arouca, Portugal
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Dolorosa de Moldes (16 km): 19 September 2026 at 9:30
• Caminhada Dolorosa de Moldes (8 km walk): 19 September 2026 at 9:45
Cut-off times:
• Trail Dolorosa de Moldes: 5 hours
• Caminhada Dolorosa de Moldes: 4 hours 50 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location: 19 September 2026 from 8:15 to 9:15 at Centro Cultural e Recreativo de Moldes, 4540-451 Moldes (GPS: 40.91633 -8.22410)
Participants limit: 250 per race
Registration deadline: 12 September 2026 for Trail Dolorosa de Moldes
Surface types: Mountain trails and paths in Serra da Freita
Race routes: Trail Dolorosa de Moldes – approximately 16 km with +1000m/-1000m elevation
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid station at Detrelo da Malhada (8 km)
Prizes: Medals for finishers, technical t-shirt, prizes for age categories, general classification, and teams; trophies for top 3 overall male and female and top 3 teams
Cancellation & refund policy: The event may be delayed up to two hours or canceled if safety conditions are not met. No refunds will be given in case of cancellation. Registration transfers to another athlete are allowed up to 15 days before the event.
Location
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Trail Run 16 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
🛡️ Insurance: included personal accident insurance
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration at 8 km
🚿 Showers available at Piscinas Municipais de Arouca
🏆 Prizes for age categories, general classification, and teams
