MessengerDEMO TRAIL 2026
Event summary
The Demo Trail 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for May 17, 2026, in Vila Nova de Paiva, Portugal. It offers a unique opportunity to experience mountain trails and river crossings in a natural setting, with routes predominantly on dirt paths complemented by occasional stone segments and small paved stretches.
The event features four race options: a 45 km Ultra Medium Trail, a 24 km Sprint Trail, a 15 km Short Trail, and a 9 km walking route. The trails vary in difficulty from low to medium/high, accommodating a diverse range of athletes. The event welcomes participants from 12 years old (with conditions for the shorter distances) and is open to both licensed and non-licensed runners, offering broad accessibility.
Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere with well-organized logistics including transportation from the city center to the start, multiple aid stations providing liquids and solids, and communal facilities such as showers and meals. The event also includes awards for top finishers and team categories, making it competitive yet inclusive for all levels.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Trail Ultra (45 km): M/F SUB23 (18–22), SEN (23–34), 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+ years
• Trail Sprint (24 km): M/F SUB23 (18–22), SEN (23–34), 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+ years
• Trail Curto (15 km): Juvenil (16–17), Júnior (18–19), M/F SUB23 (18–22), SEN (23–34), 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70+ years
• Caminhada (9 km): no awards or classifications
Start/finish locations: All races start and finish at Parque Botânico Arbutus do Demo, Vila Nova de Paiva
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Ultra Médio (45 km): 08:30
• Trail Sprint (24 km): 09:00
• Trail Curto (15 km): 09:15
• Caminhada (9 km): 09:30
Cut-off times:
• Trail Ultra Médio (45 km): 10 hours
• Trail Sprint (24 km): 7 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 16, 14:30–19:00 at Auditório Carlos Paredes
• May 17, 06:30 onwards at the same location
Participants limit:
• Trail Ultra (45 km): 150
• Trail Sprint (24 km): 300
• Trail Curto (15 km): 300
• Caminhada (9 km): 200
Registration deadline: May 11, 2026
Surface types: Predominantly mountain trails with dirt, occasional stone, and small paved sections
Course format: Point-to-point with transport bus from the city center to start
Race routes: Mountain trails crossing river areas with natural and biodegradable route markings
Timing method: Electronic chip timing
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets at start/finish
• Aid stations: 4 for Ultra, 3 for Sprint, 1 for Short Trail, offering liquids and solids
Parking and shuttle details: Parking near secretariat and finish area; shuttle buses transport athletes from city center to start
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male/female and teams in each race, medals for all finishers
Location
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Trail Run 45 km
Trail Run 24 km
Trail Run 15 km
Walking
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, Meias Socksby socks, race safety equipment
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal for all participants
⏱️ Timing + live results by category with electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: safety device along the course, medical insurance, mobile medical support
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquids and solids at multiple points depending on race distance
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at Municipal Pools and Stadium near finish
🏆 Trophies for top 3 men and women and top 3 teams by category
