MessengerPaiva Montemuro Trail 2026
- Sun, September 6, 2026
- 10 € — 26 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Paiva Montemuro Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 6, 2026, in Castro Daire, Portugal. It features two competitive races: a Long Trail of 30 km and a Short Trail of 15 km, as well as a non-competitive 12 km hike.
The event is open to all participants meeting the age requirements (18+ for competitive races, 14+ for the hike with parental authorization). The trails traverse the natural beauty of the Paiva River and Montemuro Mountain, including technical singletracks, riverbanks, and mountainous terrain with notable points such as Fragas do Inferno and old mines.
The race atmosphere promotes fair play and respect for nature, with organized aid stations, electronic timing, and a post-race meal and shower facilities. Awards and prize money are provided for top finishers in both male and female categories across various age groups and teams.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M Sub23/F Sub23 (20-22)
• M Seniores/F Seniores (23-34)
• M35/F35 (35-39)
• M40/F40 (40-44)
• M45/F45 (45-49)
• M50/F50 (50-54)
• M55/F55 (55-59)
• M60/F60 (60-64)
• M65/F65 (65-69)
• M70/F70 (70-74)
Start/finish locations: Campo de Futebol de Parada de Ester
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (30 km): 08:00
• Trail Curto (15 km): 08:30, followed by the 12 km hike
Cut-off times: Time limits are imposed to ensure finish within set times; exact limits are managed by organizers and may be adjusted for safety.
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 5, 14:00–17:00 at Junta de Freguesia de Parada de Ester
• September 6, 07:00–08:00 at Campo de Futebol de Parada de Ester
Participants limit:
• Trail Longo: 250
• Trail Curto: 300
• Caminhada (hike): 150
Surface types: Paths, trails, forest roads, small asphalt sections, including technical singletracks and riverbank trails
Course format: Circular routes for both competitive trails and the hike
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: Circular route passing Parada de Ester, Ribeira de Ester, Ester, Fragas do Inferno, old mines of Pombeiro, Mós, finishing at Parada de Ester
• Trail Curto: Circular route passing Parada de Ester, Nodar, Corgo de Água, Ilha, Mós, finishing at Parada de Ester
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bibs with manual backup controls
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with food and drink at marked points; locations communicated in athlete guide and bibs
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 male and female finishers in both Trail Longo and Trail Curto; trophies for top 3 in overall and age categories; team awards for teams of minimum 3 members
Location
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Trail Run 30 km
Trail Run 15 km
Walking 12 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with integrated chip, official event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: awarded only for classified finishers in competitive distances
⏱️ Electronic timing with chip and manual control points
🛟 Safety support: medical staff and emergency contacts provided on bibs
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: food and drink available at designated points
🚿 Post-race showers available
🧳 Transport from aid stations to finish line in case of withdrawal
🏆 Prize money and trophies for top finishers and teams
🥪 Post-race meal (sandwich and drink) at finish area
