Messenger7th Trail dos Moinhos – 11th Caminhando
- Sun, September 27, 2026
- 10 € — 13 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 7th Trail dos Moinhos and 11th Caminhando will take place on September 27, 2026, in the parish of Frazão, Paços de Ferreira, Portugal. This event features two trail running races of 17 km and 11 km, as well as a non-competitive 9 km walk.
The trail races are open to participants aged 18 and over, while the walk has no age limit but minors must be accompanied by an adult. The event offers a unique experience through beautiful local landscapes, including historic mills and a passage through the Paços de Ferreira football stadium.
The atmosphere is community-focused with individual and team competitions, prizes for top finishers in various age categories, and awards for the largest team, making it a festive and inclusive event.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Associação Recreativa e Cultural de Moinhos, Frazão, Paços de Ferreira
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail 17 km: 09:00
• Trail 11 km: 09:10
• Caminhada 9 km: 09:20
Cut-off times: 3 hours for trail races
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 26, 15:00–20:00
• September 27, 07:45–08:45
• Location: Associação Recreativa e Cultural de Moinhos
Registration deadline: September 20, 2026, 22:00
Surface types: Trail paths and open-road sections
Course format: Point-to-point with control points and two aid stations
Race routes: 17 km trail, 11 km trail, 9 km non-competitive walk
Timing method: Electronic chip timing incorporated in bibs
Toilets and aid station placement: Two aid stations on trail routes, one at finish
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall and age categories in 17 km trail, top 3 overall in 11 km trail, top 3 teams, and largest team prize
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are given for cancellations. Registration transfers to another athlete are allowed if made at least 15 days before the event.
Location
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Trail Run 17 km
Trail Run 11 km
Walking 9 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt (guaranteed for registrations until September 21), personalized bib (until September 21), personal accident insurance, promotional gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: race souvenir
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via SincTime electronic chip timing
🥤 Aid stations: two on trail routes and one at finish with hydration and nutrition
