MessengerXII SANTA LUZIA TRAIL
Event summary
The XII Trail Santa Luzia is a trail running event that will take place on April 12, 2026, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The race offers multiple distances including a Long Trail of approximately 31 km, a Sprint Trail of 18 km, a Mini Trail of 15 km, and a 10 km walk, catering to a wide range of trail running enthusiasts and walkers.
This event is open to all athletes who meet the physical requirements, with the minimum age being 18 years for most races and 15 years for the Mini Trail and walk. It is part of the National Trail Circuit (ATRP), allowing participants to score points in the Trail Longo, Trail Sprint, and Mini Trail/Trail Jovem categories. The course features challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains, promising a unique and scenic trail running experience.
The atmosphere of the XII Trail Santa Luzia is inclusive and family-friendly, featuring additional events such as the Trail Kids races with distances adapted to various youth age groups. The event combines competitive spirit with community engagement and environmental respect, making it a special occasion for trail runners of all levels.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-10 Fem/Masc (0.75 km)
• Sub-12 Fem/Masc (1.5 km)
• Sub-14 Fem/Masc (2.5 km)
• Sub-16 Fem/Masc (3 km)
• Juvenil (16-17 years) for Trail Jovem
• Júnior (18-19 years) for Trail Sprint
• Adults and Masters categories up to 60+ years for Trail Longo, Sprint, Mini Trail
Start/finish locations: Campo Senhora D` Agonia / Forte Santiago da Barra, Viana do Castelo
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo (31 km): 08:45
• Trail Sprint (18 km): 09:00
• Trail Jovem (15 km) and Caminhada (10 km): 09:15
• Trail Kids races: from 10:00
Cut-off times: Maximum duration of 5 hours for all races
Bib pick-up time and location: April 11, 15:00–21:00 and April 12, 07:00–08:30 at the start location (ETAP or Forte Santiago da Barra)
Participants limit:
• Trail Longo 31 km: 550
• Trail Sprint 18 km: 650
• Mini Trail/Trail Jovem 15 km: 500
Registration deadline: March 30, 2026
Surface types: Mountainous trail terrain with significant elevation gain (D+ 1600 m for Long Trail)
Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails with marked paths and elevation profiles
Race routes: Trail Longo (31 km, D+ 1600m), Trail Sprint (18 km, D+ 1000m), Mini Trail (15 km, D+ 800m), Caminhada (10 km, D+ 600m)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing by Stop&Go with timing mats throughout the course
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations located approximately every several kilometers; athletes must carry their own hydration containers as no plastic cups or bottles are provided
Prizes: Podium awards for top 3 male and female overall and by age categories; finisher prizes for all who complete their respective races; team classifications and prizes awarded
Location
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Trail Run 31 km
Trail Run 18 km
Trail Run 15 km
Walking 10 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, technical t-shirt, and other event offers
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal and t-shirt for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: medical teams, rescue and emergency vehicles on site
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations: hydration points without plastic cups, athletes must carry their own containers
🚿 Showers and food available at finish line including soup, sandwich (bifana), beer (fino), and pastry (bola de Berlim)
📸 Photography and video coverage managed by organization
🏆 Trophies and awards for individual and team classifications
