MessengerMonges de Cister Trail 2026
Event summary
The VI Trail Monges de Cister takes place on October 18, 2026, in Alcobaça, Leiria District. Organized by the Alcobaça Volunteer Firefighters, the event aims to raise funds for the organization while promoting healthy lifestyles and outdoor sports.
The event includes three participation options: a competitive 15 km Trail, a 10 km Hiking Route and the Monges Kids races for younger participants. The courses take place around the city of Alcobaça and its surrounding natural areas, combining forest sections, uneven terrain and rural landscapes.
Participants gather at the Alcobaça Firefighters Headquarters before heading towards the Monastery of Alcobaça, where the official timing of the Trail and Hiking events begins.
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Plan itInformation
Date
October 18, 2026
Location
Alcobaça, Leiria, Portugal
Start times
08:45 — Hiking
09:15 — Trail
12:00 — Monges Kids
14:00 — Awards Ceremony
Distances
Trail — 15 km
Hiking — 10 km
Monges Kids
Bambis — 150 m
Benjamin A/B — 500 m
Infantis — 1000 m
Iniciados — 2000 m
Juvenis — 3000 m
Course format
Forest trails
Uneven terrain
Natural paths
Rural surroundings of Alcobaça
Mixed terrain
Aid stations
Trail
2 aid stations
Hiking
1 aid station
Liquid and solid refreshments
Participants must bring their own cup or bottle
Bib collection
Alcobaça Volunteer Firefighters Headquarters
17 October — 14:00 to 18:00
18 October — 07:00 to 08:35
Timing
Electronic chip timing by Recorde Pessoal
The Hiking event is not timed
Kit included
Bib number
Electronic chip (Trail)
Light meal voucher
Insurance
Finisher medal
Event gift
Showers
Medical support
Prizes
Top 5 overall
Top 3 age groups
Top 3 teams
Top 3 largest groups
Location
get directionsRaces
Trail Run 15 km
Walk 10 km
Kids Trail
Benefits
🏃 15 km trail around Alcobaça
🌳 Forest and natural trails
⏱️ Electronic chip timing
🏅 Finisher medal included
🥤 Liquid and solid aid stations
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included
🚒 Supporting the Alcobaça Volunteer Firefighters
👦 Dedicated Monges Kids races
