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Barreiro Machada Night Trail

  • Sat, April 11, 2026
  • 5 € — 17 €
  • 4 races
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Event summary

The Barreiro Machada Trail Noturno is a night trail running event taking place on April 11, 2026, in Vale de Zebro – Palhais, Barreiro, Portugal. It offers multiple distances including a 20 km long trail, a 13 km sprint trail, an 8 km walk, and a 1 km kids trail.

The event is open to all participants, with competitive races for the 20 km and 13 km trails and non-competitive options for the walk and kids trail. The trails feature technical paths with significant elevation gain, especially the long trail with 400 meters of positive elevation.

Organized by the Barreiro City Council in partnership with Decathlon and other sponsors, the event provides a unique experience running through the natural environment of the Mata Nacional da Machada, with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental responsibility.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Júnior e Seniores (18-34 years)
• Vet I (35-44 years)
• Vet II (45-54 years)
• Vet III (55-64 years)
• Vet IV (65+ years)

Start/finish locations: Centro de Educação Ambiental da Mata da Machada, Vale de Zebro – Palhais, Barreiro

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Kids 1 km: 18:30
• Caminhada 8 km: 19:15
• Trail Sprint 13 km: 19:30
• Trail Longo 20 km: 19:45

Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo 20 km: 2h15, cut-off 22:00
• Trail Sprint 13 km: 1h30, cut-off 21:00
• Caminhada 8 km: 1h30, cut-off 20:45

Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 10, 2026, 14:00–22:00
• April 11, 2026, 10:00–13:00
• Location: Decathlon Retail de Coina, Barreiro

Participants limit: 600 total across all distances

Registration deadline: April 11, 2026, or until 600 spots are filled

Surface types: Mostly trails and forest roads

Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails through forested areas

Race routes:
• Trail Longo 20 km: technical trails with 400 m positive elevation
• Trail Sprint 13 km: technical trails with 250 m positive elevation
• Caminhada 8 km: easy difficulty on forest roads
• Trail Kids 1 km: short trail for children

Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bib for Trail Longo and Trail Sprint

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets available at event location
• Aid stations with solids and liquids at approx. 11 km and finish for Trail Longo, 6 km and finish for Trail Sprint, 4 km and finish for Caminhada

Parking and shuttle details: Parking available near Mata Nacional da Machada entrance, not supervised

Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 in each age category and overall male/female for Trail Longo and Trail Sprint
• Awards for top 3 teams in Trail Longo (sum of top 3 athletes’ positions)
• Prize ceremony at Centro de Educação Ambiental on event day at 20:30

Location

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Barreiro, Setúbal

Races

Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, technical t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
⏱️ Electronic chip timing for Trail Longo and Trail Sprint
🥤 Aid stations with solids and liquids at designated points
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included
🚗 Parking available near event site
🎁 Other possible sponsor offers

FAQ

How do I get to the event?

The event is held at Centro de Educação Ambiental – Mata Nacional da Machada, Vale de Zebro, Palhais, Barreiro. Parking is available near the entrance of the forest area. A map link is provided by the organizers.

Can children participate?

Yes, there is a Trail Kids 1 km race open to children up to 12 years old, with special provisions for children under 7 years.

How do I register?

Registration is done online via the Xistarca platform. Registration opens February 16, 2026, and closes April 11, 2026, or when 600 spots are filled.

What is the elevation gain of the races?

The Trail Longo 20 km has approximately 400 meters of positive elevation gain, and the Trail Sprint 13 km has about 250 meters.

Is special equipment required?

Yes, a headlamp is mandatory as the event is at night. Participants must carry a visible bib, minimum 500 ml water container, operational mobile phone, and thermal blanket for the longer trails.

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