MessengerIV TRAILS CASTRO DE SANTIAGO - SUNSET EDITION
- Sat, July 11, 2026
- 11 € — 16 €
- 4 races
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Event summary
The IV Trilhos Castro de Santiago – Sunset Edition is a trail running event scheduled for July 11, 2026, in Figueiró da Granja – Fornos de Algodres. It features a long trail of approximately 21 km with 850 meters of elevation gain, a short trail of about 14 km with 450 meters of elevation gain, a mini trail, and a recreational walk of around 10 km with 300 meters of elevation gain.
This event is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026 and serves as its fifth stage. The trails run predominantly through rural paths, dirt roads, and streams surrounding nearby villages, offering a natural and mountainous terrain.
The long and short trails are open to all participants aged 18 and over, with or without federation affiliation, while the mini trail is open to participants aged 11 and above, who classify for the Circuito de Trail Jovem. The event promotes sports practice in the region and encourages sharing the trail running experience among athletes from various locations.
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Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo: 17:30
• Trail Curto: 17:45
• Mini Trail and Caminhada: 17:50
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo (21 km): 4 hours
• Trail Curto (14 km): 3 hours
Surface types: Predominantly trails, rural paths, dirt roads, and streams
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: approx. 21 km, 850 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: approx. 14 km, 450 m elevation gain
• Mini Trail and Caminhada: approx. 10 km, 300 m elevation gain
Bib pick-up time and location: Up to 30 minutes before the start at Campo de Futebol de Figueiró da Granja
Registration deadline: July 7, 2026
Timing method: Electronic timing system with live provisional results on the Acorrer platform
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Two aid stations on the long trail
• One aid station on the short trail, mini trail, and walk
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall male/female in long, short, and mini trails
• Diplomas for 4th and 5th place overall in long and short trails
• Medals for top 3 in each age category for long, short, and mini trails (only for Circuito Jovem participants)
Location
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Trail Run 21 km
Trail Run 14 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walking 10 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher gift and event-related gift for all participants; trophies, medals, and diplomas for classified athletes
⏱️ Electronic timing with live provisional results on the Acorrer platform
🥤 Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies on course
🛡️ Insurance included in registration fee
