MessengerVulcan Trail 2027
Event summary
The Vulcan Trail 2027 is a trail running event taking place on January 3, 2027, in Igreja Nova, Mafra, Lisbon district. It features three races: a Long Trail of over 20 km, a Short Trail of over 12 km, and a Walk.
Open to participants aged 18 and over, the event promotes tourism, environmental awareness, and sport in natural settings. The race offers a challenging course with positive and negative elevation changes, and a time limit of 4 hours for completion.
The event includes individual competitions for men and women across various age categories, with trophies awarded to top finishers and teams, creating a competitive and community atmosphere.
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Start/finish locations: Campo de Futebol do Grupo Desportivo de Igreja Nova, Rua do Campo da Bola, Igreja Nova, Mafra, Lisboa
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (20 km+): 09:00
• Trail Curto (12 km+): 09:30
• Caminhada (Walk): 09:35
Cut-off times: 4 hours for all races, controlled at the finish line
Bib pick-up time and location: At Campo de Futebol do Grupo Desportivo de Igreja Nova; possible additional collection at strategic partners (times to be announced)
Participants limit: 1000 athletes total for all three events
Registration deadline: December 27, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Trail running on natural terrain, including public roads, paths crossing villages and private properties; course not closed to traffic
Course format: Trail running with positive and negative elevation; exact map and profile to be announced
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: 20 km+
• Trail Curto: 12 km+
• Caminhada: distance not specified
Timing method: Electronic chip included in bib for Trail Longo and Trail Curto; no chip for Caminhada
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with water, fruit, and nuts at locations to be defined; athletes must carry their own containers for hydration
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall male and female finishers in Trail Longo and Trail Curto; age group prizes; prizes for top 3 teams with most participants; Caminhada is non-competitive with no prizes
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are given for withdrawals at any time. Transfers of registration to another athlete are allowed within registration periods upon email request. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Location
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Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walking
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with electronic chip for Trail Longo and Trail Curto, bib without chip for Caminhada
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
🛡️ Insurance: included personal accident insurance as per Portuguese sports insurance law
🥤 Aid stations: water, fruit, and nuts at aid stations; athletes must bring their own hydration containers
⏱️ Timing: electronic chip timing for Trail Longo and Trail Curto
🛟 Safety support: first aid and logistical support provided
🏆 Prizes: trophies for top finishers and teams
🎽 Optional technical T-shirt available for purchase until December 13, 2026
🍲 Optional hot meal available for purchase after the race
