MessengerVale de Rans Trail 2026
- Sun, October 4, 2026
- 8 € — 14 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Trail Vale de Rans is a trail running event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Rans, Penafiel, Portugal. The event features three races: a Trail of approximately 16 km, a Mini Trail of approximately 10 km, and a non-competitive 10 km walk.
The Trail is open to adults only, the Mini Trail to participants aged 16 and over, and the walk is open to minors if accompanied by an adult. The race is held on trails and paths in the Rans parish, with a focus on mountain autonomy and physical preparedness.
The event is organized by Gang da Pedra—Associação de Atividades Desportivas and includes individual and team categories with prizes for top finishers. The race atmosphere is competitive with strict rules on conduct and race procedures.
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Start/finish locations: Quinta Vale de Rans, Rua da Portela, 435, Rans, Penafiel (GPS 41.163406, -8.292950)
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail (16 km): 09:00
• Mini Trail (10 km): 09:30
• Caminhada (10 km, non-competitive): shortly after 09:30
Cut-off times: 4 hours total; last control point cutoff at 11:15
Registration deadline: September 24, 2026
Surface types: Trails and paths in the parish of Rans
Course format: Trail running on marked trails with control points
Race routes: Approximately 16 km for Trail, 10 km for Mini Trail and Caminhada
Timing method: Chip timing for Trail and Mini Trail; Caminhada is non-competitive without chip
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with water; participants must bring their own cup
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 in male/female categories and teams; medals for finishers; prizes for most numerous team
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are given for cancellations. Transfers of registration to another athlete are allowed up to 15 days before the event. Refunds for other reasons may be considered individually.
Location
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Trail Run 16 km
Mini Trail 10 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official event t-shirt, bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
⏱️ Timing + live results for Trail and Mini Trail via chip timing
🛟 Safety support: emergency and rescue teams available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations: water provided, participants must bring their own cup
🚿 Showers available at Quinta Vale de Rans after the race
🏆 Prizes: trophies for top 3 in categories and teams, medals for finishers
