MessengerTrail and Walk "Rota da Castanha e do Castanheiro"
- Sat, October 24, 2026
- Free — 5 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Trail and Walk “Rota da Castanha e do Castanheiro” is a trail running and walking event taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Sernancelhe, Viseu, Portugal. It features three distances: a 9 km walk, a 9 km mini trail, and an 18 km short trail.
The event is open to participants aged 5 to 80 years who are physically able to complete the courses by running or walking. It is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Sernancelhe with local support and aims to promote physical activity and the local chestnut production.
The courses include rural trails, paths, and municipal roads with marked routes and aid stations offering liquid refreshments and a gastronomic tasting. The atmosphere is community-focused, with a convivial lunch and prize ceremony following the race.
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Start/finish locations: Start at Expo Salão – Multiusos de Sernancelhe, finish at Espaço da Castanha e do Castanheiro
Start times per category/distance: 09:30 – Start of Trail and Walk
Registration deadline: October 18, 2026
Surface types: Trails, rural paths, public and municipal roads
Course format: Marked routes with ribbons and directional signs
Race routes:
• Caminhada (Walk) – 9 km
• Mini Trail – 9 km
• Trail Curto (Short Trail) – 18 km
Timing method: Electronic timing with manual operation and mandatory control points
Toilets and aid station placement: Several liquid refreshment points and a gastronomic tasting along the routes
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers overall and by age categories in Trail Curto and Trail Longo
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 9 km
Walking 9 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Trail participants receive bib, finisher medal, liquid refreshments, gastronomic tasting, insurance, souvenirs, and access to hot showers
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for Trail participants
🥤 Aid stations with liquid refreshments and gastronomic tasting
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🚿 Showers available at municipal pool near start/finish
🍽️ Lunch served at the cantina of the professional school of Sernancelhe (optional)
🛟 Safety support: organization members along the course, off-road jeep support, and ambulance from local volunteer firefighters
