Messenger3rd Trail Cabeços de São Miguel
Event summary
The 3rd Trail Cabeços de São Miguel is a trail running event taking place on February 8, 2026, in São Miguel do Rio Torto, Abrantes. The event offers multiple distances including a Long Trail of 32 km, a Sprint Trail of 20 km, a Mini Trail of 14 km, and a 12 km hike, catering to a wide range of trail enthusiasts.
This event is open to all qualifying participants based on age categories, with a maximum of 1000 participants across all distances. The Long Trail and Sprint Trail are part of the 3rd edition of the 3 Rios Trail Trophy, adding a competitive aspect to the race. The course features significant elevation gains, with the Long Trail having 1100 meters of positive altitude, set in a mountainous environment that tests both physical and mental endurance.
The atmosphere is community-driven and supported by many local volunteers, making for an inspiring and supportive race day. Participants benefit from solid and liquid aid stations, hot showers at the finish, personalized bibs and timing chips, as well as finisher prizes and race t-shirts. The event also includes a meal service and awards ceremony, making it a full and rewarding experience for all involved.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-23 M/F: 18–22 years
• Senior M/F: 23–34 years
• Veteran M/F 35: 35–39 years
• Veteran M/F 40: 40–44 years
• Veteran M/F 45: 45–49 years
• Veteran M/F 50: 50–54 years
• Veteran M/F 55: 55–59 years
• Veteran M/F 60: 60–64 years
• Veteran M/F 65: 65–69 years
• Veteran M/F 70+: 70 years and older
Start/finish locations: Bar da Casa do Povo de São Miguel do Rio Torto
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail Longo 32K: 08:30
• Trail Sprint 20K: 08:45
• Mini Trail 14K: 09:30
• Caminhada 12K: 09:45
Cut-off times:
• Trail Longo: 7 hours
• Trail Sprint: 4 hours
• Mini Trail: 4 hours
• Caminhada: 6 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• February 7, 15:00–21:00 at Bar da Casa do Povo de São Miguel do Rio Torto
• February 8, 06:00 onward at the same location
Participants limit:
• Trail Longo: 100
• Trail Sprint: 300
• Mini Trail: 300
• Caminhada: 300
Registration deadline: January 25, 2026
Surface types: Mountain trail terrain with significant elevation gains
Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails with multiple aid stations and control points
Race routes: Trail Longo (32 km, 1100 m elevation gain), Trail Sprint (20 km, 600 m), Mini Trail (14 km, 500 m), Caminhada (12 km, 400 m)
Timing method: Integrated chip timing with electronic and photographic control points
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets available at start/finish and aid stations
• Aid stations: Trail Longo – 5 solid + final, Trail Sprint – 3 solid + final, Mini Trail – 2 solid + final, Caminhada – 2 solid + final
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall and by category; team awards; finisher mementos; winners secure entry for next edition
Location
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Trail Run 32 km
Trail Run 20 km
Trail Run 14 km
Walking 12 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, integrated timing chip, event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: official finisher souvenir and other organization-provided awards
⏱️ Timing + live results with electronic and photographic verification
🛟 Safety support: control points staffed by organization with emergency contact on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accidents and civil liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid supplies distributed along all trail distances
🚿 Showers: hot showers available after the race
🏆 Podium awards for individual and team classifications
