MessengerTrail Through the Lands of Botto
- Sun, October 25, 2026
- 10 € — 18 €
- 3 races
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Registration closes in 40 days 17 hours 43 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Trail Por Terras do Botto is a trail running event organized by CDRConcavadaRunning, taking place on October 25, 2026, in Concavada, Portugal. It features three activities: a non-competitive 12 km walk, a competitive 15 km Mini Trail, and a competitive 26 km Long Trail.
Open to participants aged 18 and over for the Mini Trail and Long Trail, the event accommodates up to 500 participants in total. The courses traverse natural environments including trails, rural paths, forest areas, and small road sections, offering varied terrain and elevation gains of 180 m, 400 m, and 600 m respectively.
The event includes official classifications and awards for the competitive trails across multiple age categories, with a symbolic prize for the team with the most registered athletes. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with community engagement, supported by organized aid stations and safety measures.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-23 (18–22)
• 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+)
Start/finish locations: Largo Chão da Eira (Concavada)
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (26 km): 08:45
• Mini Trail (15 km): 09:00
• Caminhada (12 km): 09:15
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 24, 15:00–20:00
• October 25, 07:00–08:00
• Location: event site
Participants limit: 500 participants total
Registration deadline: October 18, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Natural trails, rural paths, forest zones, small road sections
Course format: Point-to-point or looped courses as detailed in athlete guide
Race routes:
• Caminhada: approx. 12 km, 180 m elevation gain
• Mini Trail: approx. 15 km, 400 m elevation gain
• Trail Longo: approx. 26 km, 600 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing (Mini Trail and Trail Longo), manual and photographic controls
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Caminhada: 2 aid stations (approx. km 8.5 and finish)
• Mini Trail: 2 aid stations (approx. km 8.5 and finish)
• Trail Longo: 4 aid stations (approx. km 8.5, 13.5, 20, and finish)
Prizes: Symbolic prizes for top 3 overall and age categories in competitive trails; symbolic prize for team with most athletes
Cancellation & refund policy: Registration cancellations with valid justification are eligible for a 75% refund if requested by October 18, 2026. No refunds after this date. Event cancellation due to uncontrollable reasons results in a full refund.
Location
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Trail Longo 26 km
Mini Trail 15 km
Walking 12 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, event t-shirt, integrated chip (Mini Trail and Trail Longo)
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative medal for finishers
⏱️ Timing + official classification by age category with electronic chip for competitive trails
🛟 Safety support: organized aid stations and control points with staff
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: hydration and nutrition at multiple points depending on distance
🚿 Hot showers available after the race
🧖 Optional meal available for purchase
