MessengerLadeia Trail 2026
Event summary
The 11th Trail da Ladeia – SolarShop is a trail running event taking place on October 10-11, 2026, in Alvorge, Ansião, Portugal. It offers multiple distances including a 32 km trail, 22 km sprint, 13 km youth trail, a 10 km walk, and a kids’ trail on the first day.
The event is inclusive, welcoming participants of various ages starting from 10 years for the walk and 15 years for the sprint and youth trails, with special provisions for athletes with disabilities. It is part of the Alvarge Trophy series, combining results with the Trail do Chícharo in Alvaiázere.
The courses feature mostly technical trails and paths with significant elevation gains, providing a challenging and scenic experience. The event also includes a festive atmosphere with awards for individual and team categories, and a kids’ race to engage younger participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail 32 km: minimum 18 years
• Trail Sprint 22 km: minimum 15 years
• Trail Jovem 13 km: minimum 15 years
• Caminhada 10 km: minimum 10 years (children 10-14 must be accompanied by an adult)
Start/finish locations: All races start and finish at Centro Social Cultural e Recreativo de Alvorge (39°58’47.7″N 008°27’25.1″W)
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Kids: October 10, 15:00
• Trail 32 km: October 11, 08:30
• Trail Sprint 22 km: October 11, 08:45
• Trail Jovem 13 km: October 11, 09:00
• Caminhada 10 km: October 11, after Trail Jovem start
Participant limit: 1300 total participants
Registration deadline: October 5, 2026 or until participant limit is reached
Surface types: Approximately 98% technical trails, dirt roads, and paths
Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails mostly in Alvorge parish
Race routes:
• Trail 32 km with 1300 m elevation gain (difficult)
• Trail Sprint 22 km with 670 m elevation gain (moderate)
• Trail Jovem 13 km with 450 m elevation gain (easy)
• Caminhada 10 km with 300 m elevation gain (easy)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with manual or automatic control points
Toilets and aid station placement: Multiple water points along routes; participants must carry their own water container
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 10, 14:00–19:00
• October 11, 06:15–08:30
• Location: Centro Social Cultural e Recreativo de Alvorge
Prizes:
• Trail 32 km: 1st overall receives a ham; 1st male and female overall receive trophies and local product baskets; trophies for 2nd and 3rd overall and age categories
• Trail Sprint and Trail Jovem: trophies and local product baskets for top finishers
• Team awards for top 3 teams and largest team
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are available for registration fees. In case of event cancellation, registrations will be automatically transferred to the new date. Registrations are personal and non-transferable.
Location
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Trail Run 32 km
Trail Run 22 km
Trail Run 13 km
Walking 11 km
Kids Trail
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, technical t-shirt, breakfast, lunch (pork spit and rice with beans), presence prize
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies and local product baskets for top finishers
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with manual and automatic control points
🛟 Safety support: organization staff assisting at road crossings and along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: multiple water points along the course (participants must bring own container)
🧳 Kidsitting service available during the event
📸 Exclusive rights to event images and audiovisuals held by the organizer
