MessengerOliveira do Bairro - Trails in Nature
Event summary
The Oliveira do Bairro Trilhos na Natureza is a trail running event taking place on June 6, 2026, in Oliveira do Bairro, Portugal. It features five distances: approximately 25 km, 15 km, 8 km (walking), 1 km, and 500 m, with courses through mixed terrain along the Rio Cértima.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and older for the running distances, with walking open to all ages including minors if accompanied. The mini trails are designed for children born between 2010 and 2021. The event includes competitive timed races for the 25 km and 15 km trails, and non-competitive walking and mini trails.
The race routes traverse local trails, agricultural and forest paths, and riversides, offering a natural setting with moderate relief. The event promotes healthy living and includes prizes for various age categories and team competitions, with a festive atmosphere including a DJ after the awards ceremony.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-23 M/F: up to 22 years
• Seniors M/F: 23 to 39 years
• M40/F40: 40 to 49 years
• M50/F50: 50 to 59 years
• M60/F60: 60 to 69 years
• M70/F70: 70 to 79 years
Start/finish locations: Parque dos Pinheiros Mansos, Oliveira do Bairro
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo 25 km: 18:00
• Trail Curto 15 km: 18:15
• Mini Trilhos 500 m: 18:30
• Mini Trilhos 1 km: 18:45
• Caminhada 8 km: 19:00
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo: 5 hours
• Trail Curto: 3 hours
• Caminhada: 3 hours
• Mini Trilhos: no time limit
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 5, 18:00–19:30
• June 6, 16:00–18:00
• Location: Pavilhão Municipal de Oliveira do Bairro
Participants limit:
• Trail Longo 25 km: 250
• Trail Curto 15 km: 350
• Caminhada 8 km: 350
• Mini Trilhos 1 km: 25
• Mini Trilhos 500 m: 25
Registration deadline: May 31, 2026 or until limits reached
Surface types: Mixed terrain including trails, agricultural and forest paths, riverbanks, some asphalt
Course format: Point-to-point or looped trails marked with ribbons, signs, and pavement marks
Race routes: Along Rio Cértima, in Oliveira do Bairro and Oiã parishes, crossing local roads and villages
Timing method: Electronic chip integrated in bib with manual backup
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Longo: 4 aid stations with solid and liquid supplies
• Trail Curto: 3 aid stations with solid and liquid supplies
• Caminhada: 2 aid stations with solid and liquid supplies
Parking and shuttle details: Various limited parking spots near event; participants advised to seek available parking nearby
Prizes: Prizes for top 3 in each gender and age category for Trail Longo and Trail Curto; trophies for top 3 teams; prize for largest team across all events
Location
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Trail Run 25 km
Trail Run 15 km
Walking 8 km
Kids Race 1 km
Kids Race 500m
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with integrated chip, T-shirt, backpack
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize included for all distances
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing with manual backup
🛟 Safety support: control posts with organization staff, emergency contact on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies at multiple points depending on distance
🚿 Showers available at Pavilhão Municipal de Oliveira do Bairro after the race
🧖 Massages provided post-race
🏆 Prizes for individual and team categories in competitive races