MessengerMKA - Calvário Trail
Event summary
The Trail do Calvário is a trail running event taking place on May 3, 2026, in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. It features two competitive distances: a Long Trail of approximately 23 km with ±1000 m elevation gain and a Short Trail of approximately 14 km with ±600 m elevation gain, plus a non-competitive 8 km walk called Caminhada da Mãe.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and above for the Short Trail and 18 and above for the Long Trail, with no age limit for the walk if accompanied by an adult. It is part of the Famalicão Trail Championship and the Braga Regional Trail Championship, attracting a diverse range of trail runners.
The race courses traverse mountain trails, rural paths, and roads across several parishes, offering challenging terrain and scenic landscapes. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with community engagement, including classifications by age groups and team competitions.
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Age categories/divisions:
• MJuv / FJuv: 16-17 years (Trail Curto / Trail Jovem)
• MJun / FJun: 18-19 years (Trail Curto and Trail Longo)
• MSub23 / FSub23: 20-22 years
• MSen / FSen: 23-34 years
• M35 / F35: 35-39 years
• M40 / F40: 40-44 years
• M45 / F45: 45-49 years
• M50 / F50: 50-54 years
• M55 / F55: 55-59 years
• M60 / F60: 60-64 years
• M65 / F65: 65-69 years
• M70 / F70: 70+ years
Start/finish locations: Sede dos Escuteiros de Ruivães
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (23 km): 08:30
• Trail Curto (14 km): 09:00
• Caminhada da Mãe (8 km): 09:15
Cut-off times: Time limits enforced at aid stations; athletes exceeding limits must withdraw.
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 3, 15:00–19:00 at Largo junto à igreja
• May 4, 07:00–08:45 at Sede dos Escuteiros de Ruivães
Registration deadline: April 26, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Mountain trails, rural paths, and roads in Vila Nova de Famalicão
Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails with elevation gains of ±1000 m (Long) and ±600 m (Short)
Race routes:
• Trail Longo: approx. 23 km, ±1000 m elevation
• Trail Curto: approx. 14 km, ±600 m elevation
• Caminhada da Mãe: approx. 8 km, non-competitive
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated into personalized bibs
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Trail Longo: Aid stations at km 5 (liquid), km 11 (solid and liquid), km 17 (solid and liquid), and finish (solid and liquid)
• Trail Curto: Aid stations at km 5 (solid and liquid), km 10 (solid and liquid), and finish (solid and liquid)
• Caminhada da Mãe: Aid stations at km 5 and finish (solid and liquid)
Prizes: Prizes for top 3 overall male and female finishers in Trail Curto and Trail Longo; trophies for top 3 by gender and age group; team classification trophies for male and female teams
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Trail Run 23 km
Trail Run 14 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with chip for electronic timing
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher gift and technical T-shirt (for registrations until April 19)
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing with manual and electronic control points
🛟 Safety support: emergency and medical teams available during the event
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at multiple points along the course and at finish
🚿 Showers available at Ruivanense AC football field
🏆 Prizes for general classification, age groups, and team classifications
