MessengerMilhos Trail Walk
Event summary
The Caminhada Trail dos Milhos is a non-competitive trail walking event taking place on August 1, 2026, in Benafim, Faro. It offers three trail distances of 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km, showcasing hidden parts of the Algarve interior with routes mainly on earth, paths, and streams, avoiding asphalt.
The event is open to all participants and emphasizes a spirit of enjoyment and respect for nature rather than competition. The start and finish are at the Centro Comunitário de Benafim, with routes passing notable landmarks such as Fonte de Alte and Cascata do Vigário.
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Start/finish locations: Centro Comunitário de Benafim
Start times per category/distance: 18:00 on August 1, 2026
Registration deadline: Until 23:59 on the Monday before the event
Race routes:
• Level I: 5 km trail walk, does not pass Fonte de Alte or Cascata do Vigário
• Level II: 10 km, goes to Fonte de Alte and returns to Centro Comunitário de Benafim; if extended to Cascata do Vigário, total 11 km
• Level III: 15 km, passes Fonte de Alte, Alte, Cascata do Vigário, and returns to Centro Comunitário de Benafim
Bib pick-up time and location: On event day, two hours before start
Timing method: No timing or classifications (non-competitive event)
Prizes: Medals for top three of each level; medals for youngest and oldest participants; prizes for teams with most registrations
Toilets and aid station placement: Hot showers at Sport Club Benafim; water and refreshments provided
Location
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Walking 5 km
Caminhada Trail 10 km
Caminhada Trail 15 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, commemorative bandana
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for top three per level, youngest and oldest participants
🛟 Safety support: event insurance coverage
🥤 Aid stations: refreshments and water
🚿 Showers: hot showers at Sport Club Benafim
🛡️ Insurance: included in registration fee
