8th Mesh Nazareth
Event summary
The 8th Mesh Nazareth Trail is a mountain running and walking event taking place on May 24, 2026, in Nazaré, Portugal. It offers three distances: Trail Sprint (21 km), Mini Trail (12 km), and a 10 km walk.
Participation is open to individuals over 18 years old who are physically and mentally prepared for long efforts. The event features medium difficulty trails around Nazaré, including potentially slippery sections on the ascent to Pederneira and descents in Serra da Pescaria.
The race includes individual and team classifications with trophies awarded to the top finishers and the largest team. The course is marked with ribbons and signs, ensuring clear navigation for all participants.
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Start/finish locations: Parking lot of the shelter port, near the north mole, Nazaré
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Sprint (21 km): 09:00
• Caminhada (10 km walk): 09:05
• Mini Trail (12 km): 09:15
Age categories/divisions:
• Sub23 (18-22)
• Seniors (23-34)
• M35 (35-39)
• M40 (40-44)
• M45 (45-49)
• M50 (50-54)
• M55 (55-59)
• M60 (60-64)
• M65 (65+)
Participant limit: 300
Registration deadline: May 21, 2026, 24:00
Surface types: Trails with medium difficulty, potentially slippery on some ascents and descents
Course format: Trail running and walking on marked trails around Nazaré
Race routes:
• Trail Sprint: approximately 21 km
• Mini Trail: approximately 12 km
• Caminhada: approximately 10 km
Toilets and aid station placement: Water and solid food points at various locations; no water bottles provided, athletes must carry their own containers
Bib pick-up time and location: At the Association headquarters (Avenida Nogent Sur Marne, 14, Nazaré) the day before the race from 18:30 to 20:30 and on race day from 07:00 to 08:30
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall male and female in Mini Trail and Trail Sprint, trophies for top 3 in each age category, trophy for the largest team, special prize for first athlete at intermediate sprint, finisher prizes for Mini Trail and Trail Sprint
Location
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Trail Run 21 km
Trail Run 12 km
Walk 10 km
Trail Run 21 km ADAL FEDERATED
Trail Run 12 km ADAL FEDERATED
Walk 10 km ADAL FEDERATED
Benefits
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: water and solid food at several points along the course and at the finish area
🚿 Showers available after the race at a location to be defined
🏆 Trophies for top finishers and teams, finisher prizes for Mini Trail and Trail Sprint