MessengerMOINHOS CHALLENGE 2026
Event summary
The MOINHOS CHALLENGE 2026 is an obstacle race taking place on May 31, 2026, in Capela, Penafiel. The race starts at 09:30 with a course approximately 12 km long featuring natural and artificial obstacles of varying difficulty along trails within the parish.
Participation is open to athletes aged 16 and over, with individual and team categories (2 or 4 members, mixed teams allowed). The event promotes personal challenge, team spirit, and connection with nature, offering a competitive yet supportive atmosphere.
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Start/finish locations: Junta de Freguesia da Capela
Start times per category/distance: 09:30 start for all participants
Cut-off times: Maximum time to complete the race is 4 hours (04h00) from official start; intermediate cut-off points with time limits will be enforced
Bib pick-up time and location:
• Day before event, 15:00–19:00 at Junta de Freguesia da Capela
• Event day from 08:00 at start area
Registration deadline: Jersey orders accepted until May 22, 2026; registrations without jersey from May 23, 2026
Surface types: Trails with natural and artificial obstacles
Course format: Approximately 12 km obstacle race on trails within the parish
Timing method: Timing system at finish line; race clock starts at official start time
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquid and solid refreshments along the course
Prizes: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in individual male and female categories and teams of 2 and 4 members
Location
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Obstacles race Men Solo
Obstacles race Women Solo
Obstacles race Doubles
Obstacles race Quadruplets
Obstacles race Men Solo with T-shirt
Obstacles race Women Solo with T-shirt
Obstacles race Doubles with T-shirt
Obstacles race Quadruplets with T-shirt
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib/frontal, race souvenir, liquid and solid refreshments, showers, personal accident insurance, post-race snack
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in each category
⏱️ Timing + official race timing system at finish line
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments along the course
🚿 Showers available at the sports pavilion after the race
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee