MessengerVila Wild Trail
- Sun, October 4, 2026
- 12 € — 16 €
- 4 races
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Registration closes in 20 days 21 hours 19 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Vila Wild Trail is a trail running event taking place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Vilar Maior, Sabugal, Guarda, Portugal. The race features multiple distances: 24 km (Trail Longo), 14 km (Trail Curto), 9 km Mini Trail, and a 9 km Caminhada (walk).
The event is open to various age groups with minimum age requirements depending on the distance, and minors must be accompanied by an adult for some distances. The race is organized by Associação Muralhas de Vilar Maior and offers a unique experience combining sport, history, and nature, starting and finishing at the medieval Castle of Vilar Maior, with scenic trails along the Côa River and diverse terrain.
The event includes a children’s trail for ages 3 to 8, making it family-friendly. The atmosphere is both competitive and recreational, with a focus on enjoying the natural and historical surroundings.
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Start/finish locations: Castelo de Vilar Maior
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo: 09:00
• Trail Curto: 09:10
• Mini Trail: 09:20
• Caminhada: 09:30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 3, 18:00–19:00 at Forno Comunitário de Vilar Maior (Association Headquarters)
• October 4, 08:00–08:45 at Castelo de Vilar Maior
Registration deadline: September 29, 2026 at 23:59 (local time)
Surface types: Natural trails with diverse surfaces, including rocky and vegetated terrain
Course format: Point-to-point and loop trails starting and finishing at Castelo de Vilar Maior
Race routes:
• Caminhada / Mini Trail: 9 km
• Trail Curto: 14 km
• Trail Longo: 24 km
Timing method: Digital chip timing with multiple control points
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Finish: liquids and solids
• Caminhada: 1 aid station with liquids and solids
• Mini Trail: 1 aid station with liquids and solids
• Trail Curto: 1 aid station with liquids and solids, plus 1 liquids-only station
• Trail Longo: 2 aid stations with liquids and solids, plus 1 liquids-only station
Parking and shuttle details: Access to Castelo de Vilar Maior is restricted to organization vehicles only
Prizes: Event completion prizes for Trail Longo, Trail Curto, and Mini Trail; general classification, age group, and team classification prizes for Trail Longo; massage service available
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be given for confirmed registrations who do not attend. Changes to distance or registration holder are allowed until the registration deadline. The event may be canceled or suspended due to extreme weather without refund.
Location
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Trail Run 24 km
Trail Run 14 km
Trail Run 9 km
Walking 9 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
⏱️ Digital chip timing with live results
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations with liquids and solids according to distance
🚿 Access to changing rooms and showers
🎽 Participation gifts for all distances
🏅 Completion prizes for Trail Longo, Trail Curto, and Mini Trail
🏆 Prizes for general, age group, and team classifications in Trail Longo
🧖 Massage service available
🍽️ Lunch provided after the race
