Messenger8th Trail Rota da Hakea
Event summary
The VIII Trail Rota da Hakea is a trail running event taking place on May 30, 2026, at Campo Militar de Santa Margarida, Portugal. It offers three distances: a 25 km long trail, a 16 km short trail, and an 8 km walk.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the trail races, with the walk open to all ages if accompanied. It is a competitive race with classifications and prizes for individual and team categories, featuring challenging terrain with significant elevation gain.
The race routes traverse trails, agricultural and forest paths, and water lines in the municipalities of Abrantes and Constância, providing a natural and technical experience. The event also includes a walking option promoting healthy lifestyles, making it suitable for a broad range of participants.
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Start/finish locations: Parada do Batalhão de Infantaria Pesado
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo 25 km: 08:30 (late start until 08:45 allowed)
• Trail Curto 16 km: 09:00 (late start until 09:15 allowed)
• Caminhada 8 km: 09:30
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo: total 6h, intermediate control 3h
• Trail Curto: total 5h30, intermediate control 3h
• Caminhada: total 4h
Bib pick-up time and location: From 06:30 to 09:20 at Parada do Batalhão de Infantaria Pesado
Participants limit: 700 total for all three events
Registration deadline: May 25, 2026 or until 700 registrations are filled
Surface types: Trails, agricultural and forest paths, water lines
Course format: Single stage event with mandatory control points
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: approx. 25 km with +900 m elevation gain
• Trail Curto: approx. 16 km with +600 m elevation gain
• Caminhada: approx. 8 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Longo: 5 aid stations with food and drink + water points + meal at finish
• Trail Curto: 3 aid stations with food and drink + meal at finish
• Caminhada: 1 aid station + meal at finish
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 overall male and female in Trail Longo and Trail Curto
• Awards for top 3 in each age category
• Awards for top 3 teams based on collective classification
Location
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Trail Run 25 km
Trail Run 16 km
Walk 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, integrated timing chip, technical t-shirt, athlete bag with gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: official finisher souvenir and meal at the finish line
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: first aid strategically placed on course, emergency contact on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid food at multiple points depending on distance
🚿 Showers available
🏆 Prizes for individual and team classifications
