TNMSA - 8th Night Trail Monte Santo Antão

  • Sat, July 4, 2026
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  • 4 races
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Event summary

The VIII Trail Noturno Monte Santo Antão is a night trail running event taking place on July 4, 2026, in Vila Praia de Âncora, Caminha, Portugal. It offers multiple distances including an Ultra Trail of 45 km, a Long Trail of 30 km, a Sprint Trail of 15 km, and a 10 km walk.

Open to participants aged 18 and over for the trail races, and from 14 years for the walk (with adult accompaniment), the event features challenging mountain trails with significant elevation gains up to 1750 meters. The race starts and finishes at Praça da República, Vila Praia de Âncora, with staggered start times in the evening, creating a unique night race atmosphere.

The event is organized by Desnível Positivo with local municipal support, providing a well-structured competition with food and hydration stations, safety measures, and awards for top finishers by category and gender, making it a competitive and festive mountain trail running experience.

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Age categories/divisions:
• M/F Sub18 (16-17 years)
• M/F Sub20 (18-19 years)
• M/F Sub23 (20-22 years)
• M/F Seniors (23-34 years)
• M/F 35 (35-39 years)
• M/F 40 (40-44 years)
• M/F 45 (45-49 years)
• M/F 50 (50-54 years)
• M/F 55 (55-59 years)
• M/F 60 (60-64 years)
• M/F 65 (65-69 years)
• M/F 70+ (70+ years)

Start/finish locations: Praça da República, Vila Praia de Âncora

Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Ultra 45 km: 17:30
• Trail Longo 30 km, Trail Sprint 15 km, Caminhada 10 km: 19:00

Cut-off times:
• Trail Ultra: 5 hours at 24.5 km checkpoint, 8 hours at finish
• Caminhada: no cut-off time

Bib pick-up time and location: July 4, 2026, 14:00–18:30, Praça da República, Vila Praia de Âncora

Participants limit:
• Trail Ultra 45 km – 400
• Trail Longo 30 km – 400
• Trail Sprint 15 km – 600
• Caminhada 10 km – 600

Registration deadline: June 29, 2026, 23:59

Surface types: Mountain trails, rural paths, and dirt roads

Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails starting and finishing at the same location

Race routes:
• Trail Ultra 45 km with 1750 m elevation gain
• Trail Longo 30 km with 982 m elevation gain
• Trail Sprint 15 km with 548 m elevation gain
• Caminhada 10 km

Timing method: Integrated chip in bib (except Caminhada)

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with solid and liquid food at multiple points per distance
• Specific aid stations for each race distance

Prizes: Trophies for top 3 per category and gender, finalist prize for all finishers, team awards for top 3 teams


Caminha, Viana do Castelo

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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib, event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: finalist prize for all trail finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results via chip integrated in bib (except Caminhada)
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and emergency contact on bib
🛡️ Insurance: included personal accident and liability insurance
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid food including water, isotonic drinks, fruit, nuts, and snacks
🚿 Showers: hot water showers available at municipal sports pavilion after the race
📸 Photography coverage provided by the organization
🧳 Transport to finish for athletes who abandon or are disqualified


FAQ

How do I register for the event?

Registration is done online at www.sinctime.com from May 1 to June 29, 2026. Payment must be completed within the deadline to confirm the registration.

What are the age requirements for participation?

Trail races require participants to be at least 18 years old by the end of 2025. The 10 km walk is open to all ages from 14 years old if accompanied by an adult.

Where and when can I pick up my bib?

Bib pick-up is on July 4, 2026, from 14:00 to 18:30 at Praça da República in Vila Praia de Âncora. A valid ID is required.

Is there a cut-off time for the race?

Yes, the Ultra Trail has cut-offs at 5 hours for the 24.5 km checkpoint and 8 hours at the finish. The walk has no cut-off time.

What mandatory equipment must I carry?

Mandatory items include a 250 ml container, headlamp, whistle, mobile phone with credit, and survival blanket.

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