Messenger8th Loba Trail
Event summary
The 8th Trail da Loba is a trail running event taking place on January 25, 2026, at Rio de Loba, Viseu. The event offers four distances: a Long Trail of approximately 30 km, a Short Trail of approximately 15 km, a Mini-Trail of approximately 10 km, and a Walk of approximately 8 km, catering to a wide spectrum of runners and walkers.
Open to participants aged 18 and over for the Long and Short Trails, and from age 14 for the Mini-Trail (with legal guardian responsibility), the event encourages physical activity and showcases the scenic trails and paths of the Rio de Loba parish. The race features marked routes with arrows and ribbons for easy navigation and includes solid and liquid aid stations along the routes.
The atmosphere is community-oriented, promoted by the local parish council and social-cultural associations, providing a festive and inclusive experience. There are individual classifications by category and team classifications, with trophies awarded to top finishers and teams. The event also includes a convivial lunch, making it a social gathering as well as a competitive race.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 18 M/F – born 2009–2013 (Mini-Trail only)
• Sub 23 M/F – born 2004–2008
• Seniors M/F – born 1987–2003
• Veterans M40/F40 – born 1977–1986
• Veterans M50/F50 – born 1967–1976
• Veterans M60/F60 – born before 1966
Start/finish locations: Centro Social Cultural Recreativo e Desportivo Leões da Beira, Rio de Loba, Viseu
Start times per category/distance: All distances start at 09:00 on January 25, 2026
Cut-off times: 4 hours for Long Trail, 3 hours for Short and Mini-Trail
Bib pick-up time and location:
• January 24, 2026: 15:00 – 19:00
• January 25, 2026: 07:30 – 08:30
• Location: Centro Social Cultural Recreativo e Desportivo Leões da Beira
Registration deadline: January 20, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Marked natural trails with arrows, ribbons, and specific signage
Course format: Single-loop trails for each distance
Race routes:
• Long Trail: ~30 km
• Short Trail: ~15 km
• Mini-Trail: ~10 km
• Walk: ~8 km
Timing method: Electronic optical reading system
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solid and liquid supplies during the race and at finish; toilets available at start/finish
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers per distance, top 3 per category, and top 3 teams per category; convivial lunch at 13:00 after prize ceremony
Location
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Trail Run 30 km
Trail Run 15 km
Trail Run 10 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number (except for Walk), hydration pack/belt mandatory, whistle, hydration cup
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers and categories
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic optical reading system
🛟 Safety support: ambulance with emergency medical team, race safety staff
🛡️ Insurance: included personal accident insurance per legal requirements
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies along the course and at finish
🚿 Access to changing rooms and showers at finish
🏆 Trophies for top 3 overall and category finishers and for best teams
🍽️ Post-race convivial lunch available for participants
