Messenger1st Trail Vouga do Diabo
Event summary
The I Trail Vouga do Diabo is a trail running event taking place on April 19, 2026, in the parish of Pinho, São Pedro do Sul, Portugal. It features three race options: a Long Trail of 26 km, a Short Trail of 15 km, and a non-competitive 11 km walk.
The event welcomes participants aged 18 and over for the Long Trail, 16 and over for the Short Trail with legal guardian authorization, and all ages for the walk if accompanied by an adult. The courses traverse natural trails, forest paths, rural roads, and old village connections, offering scenic views of the Vouga valley and surrounding nature.
With a maximum of 500 participants across all distances, the race promotes fair play, environmental respect, and mutual support among runners. The event includes timed races with electronic chip timing and awards for top finishers in the Long and Short Trails, plus a prize for the largest team.
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Age categories/divisions:
• MSUB23 and FSUB23 (16-22 years)
• MSEN and FSEN (23-34 years)
• M35 and F35 (35-39 years)
• M40 and F40 (40-44 years)
• M45 and F45 (45-49 years)
• M50 and F50 (50-54 years)
• M55 and F55 (55-59 years)
• M60 and F60 (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Rua do Cortiço, Edifício da Escola Primária em Mosteirinho, Pinho, São Pedro do Sul
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (26 km): 08:30
• Trail Curto (15 km): 09:00
• Caminhada (11 km): 09:15
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo: 5h30
• Trail Curto: 4h00
• Caminhada: 4h45
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 17, 18:00–21:00 at Decathlon Viseu
• April 18, 15:00–19:00 at Pavilhão Municipal S. Pedro do Sul
• April 19, 07:00–08:20 at Sede da ASCR Mosteirinho
Participants limit: 500 total across all distances
Surface types: Natural trails, forest paths, rural roads, old village connection paths
Course format: Point-to-point and looped trails with marked routes and directional signs
Race routes:
• Trail Longo (26 km) with 1000 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto (15 km) with 550 m elevation gain
• Caminhada (11 km) with 400 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Longo: 2 aid stations with solids and liquids
• Trail Curto: 1 aid station with solids and liquids
• Caminhada: 1 aid station with solids and liquids
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall and by age group in Trail Longo and Trail Curto; prize for largest team; no prizes for Caminhada
Location
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Trail Run 26 km
Trail Run 15 km
Walking 11 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, event t-shirt, other possible gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all participants
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: emergency assistance available throughout the race
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solids and liquids provided at designated points
🚿 Showers available
🧖 Physiotherapy service at race finish
🍽️ Lunch provided (soup, bifana sandwich, and drink)
