MessengerAqua Race 2026
Event summary
The Aqua Race 2026 is a trail running and walking event scheduled for May 3, 2026, at the Parque de Feiras Municipal de Mora in Évora district. The event features three trail distances—Mini Trail at approximately 14 km, Trail Sprint at around 18 km, and Trail Longo at about 32 km—as well as a 14 km aquatic walk, blending trail running with technical watercourse sections without swimming.
This race is open to all participants aged 13 and above, requiring a signed responsibility term for minors. It is part of the Évora Regional Trail Championship, with Trail Longo serving as the stage for the Regional Trail Cup. The course offers a unique experience running through some of the wildest watercourses in the region, combining technical terrain with scenic aquatic elements.
The event atmosphere is dynamic, combining competitive trail racing with a popular walk, and caters to a wide range of athletes. It features organized transport to start points for longer distances, warm showers post-race, and a festive award ceremony, making it a comprehensive race day for trail enthusiasts and walkers alike.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors M/F (18-19 years)
• Sub 23 M/F (20-22 years)
• Seniors M/F (23-39 years)
• M/F 40 (40-49 years)
• M/F 50 (50-59 years)
• M/F 60 (60-69 years)
Start/finish locations: Starts and finishes at Parque de Feiras Municipal de Mora for Mini Trail and Caminhada; Trail Sprint and Trail Longo start at Parque Ecológico do Gameiro and finish at Parque de Feiras Municipal de Mora.
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo: 09:00
• Trail Sprint: 09:15
• Mini Trail: 09:30
• Caminhada: 09:35
Cut-off times:
• Mini Trail: 3 hours
• Trail Sprint: 3 hours 30 minutes
• Trail Longo: 5 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 2, 15:00-18:00
• May 3, 07:00-09:20
• Location: Pavilhão de exposições do Parque de Feiras Municipal de Mora
Participants limit: Approximately 1000 maximum participants across all distances
Registration deadline: April 26, 2026
Surface types: Trail terrain with aquatic sections including water line crossings and small dams (no swimming required)
Course format: Point-to-point for Trail Sprint and Trail Longo; loop course for Mini Trail and Caminhada
Race routes:
• Mini Trail: ~14 km
• Trail Sprint: ~18 km
• Trail Longo: ~32 km
• Caminhada: ~14 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing (except Caminhada)
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with liquids and solids placed at various km points depending on the distance, e.g., Trail Longo has 6 aid stations at 5, 6, 13, 20, 27, and 32 km
Parking and shuttle details: Organized transport from Parque de Feiras Municipal de Mora to start points for 18 km and 32 km distances
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall male and female and for each age category
Location
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Trail Run 32 km
Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 14 km
Walking 14 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip (except for Caminhada), optional technical t-shirt for an additional 1€
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top 3 general and age category finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results available online via electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: rescue teams at start/finish and along the course
🛡️ Insurance: included for all participants not registered with FPAtletismo
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at multiple points along the courses
🚿 Post-race warm showers available at two locations
🚌 Transport provided to start points for Trail Sprint and Trail Longo
🥘 Optional post-race lunch with soup, sandwich, drink, and coffee
