MessengerEco Trail Praia Mag8 - 5th Edition
- Sun, May 30, 2027
- 11 € — 16 €
- 4 races
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Price increases in 104 days 05 hours 02 min
Event summary
Eco Trail Praia Mag8 is a trail running event taking place on May 30, 2027, in Magoito, Sintra, Lisbon. The event offers competitive trail races of 19 km and 13 km, as well as non-competitive walks of 12 km and 8 km.
The races are open to athletes aged 18 or older, with the 19 km trail designed for those progressing to longer distances and the 13 km trail for beginners or those seeking a fast race. The event is set in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, featuring medium difficulty courses along coastal trails, forests, rural areas, and scenic views of the sea.
The event promotes connection with nature, adventure, and physical exercise, with a family-friendly atmosphere including walks suitable for beginners and families. The race includes timed chip control and aid stations with solid and liquid supplies, emphasizing environmental responsibility by requiring participants to carry their own hydration containers.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 23 M/F (18-22 years)
• Senior M/F (23-39 years)
• Veterans 40 M/F (40-49 years)
• Veterans 50 M/F (50-59 years)
• Veterans 60 M/F (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Bar da Praia, Praia do Magoito, Sintra
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Sprint 19k: 09:00
• Trail 13k: 09:20
• Caminhada 12k / 8k: 09:30
Cut-off times:
• Trail Sprint 19k: 3h 30m
• Trail 13k: 2h 30m
Bib pick-up time and location: May 30, 07:30-09:30 at secretariat near Bar da Praia
Participants limit:
• Trail Sprint 19k: 380
• Trail 13k: 380
• Caminhada 12k: 120
• Caminhada 8k: 120
Registration deadline: May 20, 2027
Surface types: Trails with dirt, sand, pine forest, single tracks, coastal paths, rural roads, and some technical sections
Course format: Circular routes for all distances
Race routes:
• Trail 19k: Coastal and forest trails including GR11-E9 sections, with elevation gain of 600m
• Trail 13k: Similar coastal and forest trails with elevation gain of 470m
• Caminhada 12k and 8k: Same general area with less distance and difficulty
Timing method: Electronic chip on bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets at start/finish (Bar da Praia)
• Aid stations at Km 5 (water), Km 8 (liquids and solids), Km 13.5 (liquids and solids for 19k only)
Parking and shuttle details: Parking available at beach access lots near Praia do Magoito
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female overall and by age categories; team classification based on top 3 athletes per team
Cancellation & refund policy: 70% of the registration fee is refundable if cancellation occurs by May 5. No refunds are given after this date.
Location
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Trail Run 19 km
Trail Run 13 km
Walking 12 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip, official event buff (gola), optional technical t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: official medal for trail and walk participants
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip on bib
🛟 Safety support: emergency and rescue teams available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: water, liquids, and solid food at designated points
🚿 Showers: sea bathing and outdoor showers available
📸 Official race photography included
🍽️ Food service: bar service and meal options available by reservation
