MessengerTrail do Chapeleiro
- Sun, September 7, 2025
- 2 € — 14 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 3rd edition of Trail do Chapeleiro takes place on September 7, 2025, in São João da Madeira, offering a creative and scenic experience for runners and walkers alike. Organized by the local municipality and community group “Os Pupilos do Zé-Tó,” the event includes a 13 km trail run, a 7 km walk, and a 1 km Trail Kids race.
Starting and finishing at the Rio Ul Urban Park, the event runs through local trails with moderate elevation and views across multiple municipalities. It emphasizes inclusivity, safety, and local pride — with a quirky nod to hats, including a symbolic prize for the winners.
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Date & location:
7 September 2025 – Parque Urbano do Rio Ul, São João da Madeira
Distances:
• Trail – 13 km
• Walk – 7 km
• Trail Kids – 1 km
Start times:
• Trail Kids: 09:30
• Trail 13 km: 10:00
• Walk: 10:15
Bib pick‑up time and location:
• 6 September: 14:00–19:00 – Location TBD
• 7 September: 07:00–08:30 – at race venue
Registration deadline:
7 September 2025 – subject to availability
Limit: 1,200 participants
Entry fees:
• Trail: €10–14
• Walk: €6–7
• Kids: €1–2
(Fees vary by registration phase)
Timing method:
Chip timing for 13 km trail only
Cut‑off times:
• Trail: 2h30
Course format:
Loop trail with technical sections and some open‑road segments
Surface types:
Forest paths, local roads, and marked trails
Elevation gain:
• Trail: 250 m+
• Walk: 80 m+
• Kids: 10 m+
Aid station placement:
• Trail: 2 on course + 1 at finish
• Walk & Kids: 1 at finish
Toilets/showers:
Showers at Pavilhão das Travessas
Insurance:
Personal accident insurance included
Mandatory gear:
Mobile phone required for trail; hydration deposit for all
Recommended: thermal blanket, whistle, windbreaker, hat
Disqualification reasons:
Missing bib, not completing course, anti‑sport conduct, ignoring staff, or no check at control points
Spectators:
Welcome – some sections may cross public roads
Location
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Kids Race 1 km
Walking 6 km
Trail Run 13 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, chip (trail only), technical t-shirt (if registered by 24 August)
🏅 Finisher medal for all participants
⏱️ Chip timing for Trail 13 km
🛟 Safety and sweepers (“vassouras”) to support late participants
🛡️ Personal accident insurance for all
🥤 Solid and liquid refreshments during and after the race
🚿 Showers available at local sports facility
📸 Participation grants image use rights to organization
🧖 Post-race snack (with drink), subject to availability
🏆 Trophies for top 3 by category and teams; cash prizes up to €95; symbolic “Fernando Pessoa hat” for overall winners; draw prizes and most represented team award
