Messenger7th Spring Trail
Event summary
The 7th Trail da Primavera is a trail running event taking place on March 22, 2026, in Ademas, Santiago do Cacém. It offers three distances: a 25 km long trail, a 15 km short trail, and a 10 km leisure walk.
The event is open to all interested participants meeting physical conditions, with age minimums of 16 years for the short trail and 18 years for the long trail. The walk is not recommended for children under 10 unless accompanied by an adult. Both federated and non-federated athletes can participate individually or representing clubs.
The courses traverse local mountain ranges, trails, and rural roads, with marked routes. The event promotes regional traditions and sports practice, with a festive atmosphere including a prize ceremony and athlete lunch.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Curto (15 km): Juvenil (16-17), Juniores (18-19), Sub. 23 (20-22), Sénior (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+)
• Trail Longo (25 km): Juniores (18-19), Sub. 23 (20-22), Sénior (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+)
• Caminhada: single category
Start/finish locations: Village of Ademas, Santa Cruz, Santiago do Cacém
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Curto and Trail Longo: 09:30
• Caminhada: 09:40
Cut-off times:
• Trail Curto and Caminhada: maximum duration 2h30, finish by 12:00
• Trail Longo: maximum duration 4h00, finish by 13:30
Registration deadline: March 17, 2026, 23:59 or until participant limit reached
Participants limit: 400 for trail and walk combined
Race routes:
• Trail Curto: approximately 15 km
• Trail Longo: approximately 25 km
• Caminhada: 10 km leisure walk
All routes pass through local mountain ranges, trails, and rural roads in São Francisco da Serra, União das Freguesias de Santiago do Cacém, Santa Cruz, and São Bartolomeu da Serra, with marked signage
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Curto and Caminhada: 1 aid station with solids and liquids
• Trail Longo: 2 aid stations with solids and liquids
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 absolute male and female athletes in Trail Curto and Trail Longo
• Awards for top 3 classified by gender and age category
• Team awards for top 3 teams based on best results
Bib pick-up time and location: At Associação de Bem Estar das Ademas
Surface types: Trails, rural roads, mountain paths
Location
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Trail Run 25 km
Trail Run 15 km
Walking 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: t-shirt related to the event, race bib, and various gifts provided by the organization
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top athletes and teams in various categories
🥤 Aid stations: provision of solids and liquids at designated points on the course
🚿 Showers: provisional shower facilities available at Associação de Bem Estar das Ademas for all athletes after the race
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance provided for all registered participants
🛟 Safety support: emergency numbers on bibs and ambulance for first aid
⏱️ Timing + live results: classification and results published on www.acorrer.pt
