MessengerTrail CTR / Viver Santarém
Event summary
The Trail CTR / Viver Santarém is a trail running event taking place on September 13, 2026, in Santarém at the Complexo Aquático de Santarém. It features competitive races including a 31 km Trail, 19 km Trail Sprint, a 12 km Mini-Trail, and a 10 km Walk.
The event is open to individuals over 18 years old for the Trail and Trail Sprint, while the Mini-Trail and Walk are open to all with a recommendation against participation by those under 16 years old. It is part of three competitive circuits: the National Trail Circuit (ATRP), the Regional Trail Circuit (AAS), and the Ribatejo Trail Circuit (CTR).
Unique to this event is the Kids Race CTR / McDonalds, a free race for children with distances adapted by age groups, held inside and outside the aquatic complex. The race atmosphere combines competitive spirit with family-friendly activities and offers access to the aquatic complex for all participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juvenile M/F (16-17 years)
• Sub 23 M/F (18-22 years)
• Seniors M/F (23-34 years)
• Veterans M/F 35 (35-39 years)
• Veterans M/F 40 (40-44 years)
• Veterans M/F 45 (45-49 years)
• Veterans M/F 50 (50-54 years)
• Veterans M/F 55 (55-59 years)
• Veterans M/F 60 (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Complexo Aquático de Santarém
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail 31 km: 08:30
• Trail Sprint 19 km: 09:00
• Mini-Trail & Walk 10/12 km: 09:30
Cut-off times:
• Trail 31 km: 5 hours
• Trail Sprint 19 km: 4 hours
• Mini-Trail 12 km: 3 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 12, 16:00–18:00 at Complexo Aquático de Santarém
• September 13, 07:00 at event start location (Complexo Aquático de Santarém)
Participants limit:
• Trail and Trail Sprint: 500 athletes
• Mini-Trail: 200 athletes
• Walk: 100 participants
Registration deadline: September 3, 2026
Surface types: Forest trails and city slopes around Complexo Aquático de Santarém
Course format: Point-to-point with start and finish at Complexo Aquático de Santarém
Race routes:
• Trail 31 km: forest area and city slopes
• Trail Sprint 19 km: forest area and city slopes
• Mini-Trail & Walk 10/12 km: forest area
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with disposable chips
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail: 4 aid stations (3 during course, 1 at finish)
• Trail Sprint: 3 aid stations (2 during course, 1 at finish)
• Mini-Trail & Walk: 2 aid stations (1 during course, 1 at finish)
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 overall and top 3 per age category in Trail, Trail Sprint, and Mini-Trail
• Awards for top 3 teams in Trail and Trail Sprint (minimum 3 members per team)
Location
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Kids Race
Trail Run 31 km
Trail Run 19 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking 10 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: disposable chip bib, optional technical t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher gift
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing
🛟 Safety support: marked course with emergency phone numbers on bib, course marshals
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments including water, juices, wine, fruit at multiple points and finish
🧖 Massage: post-race muscle recovery massage available for 1€
🚌 Free access to Complexo Aquático de Santarém for all registered participants during event day
