5th Trail do Moleiro

🚵‍♂️ 5th Trail do Moleiro 2026

Discover the natural beauty of the Sotavento Algarve with the 5th Trail do Moleiro, a race that takes you through rural trails and challenging paths in the picturesque village of Monte Francisco, Castro Marim. Organized by Equipa de Trail and Clube Campesino R.F.C., this event celebrates nature, sport, and camaraderie.

Monte Francisco lies next to the Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Natural Reserve, close to stunning beaches and the Castro Marim Golf Country Club. This is the 5th edition of the Trail do Moleiro, honoring local history and the legendary miller Francisco, offering a unique trail running and walking experience.

Courses include trails, rural paths, streams, and avoid paved roads as much as possible. Start and finish are at the Monte Francisco football sports hall. The race is semi-self-supported, with solid and liquid aid stations but no cups provided – athletes must bring their own containers.

🏔️ Variants Trail – ±32 km · Start 08:30 · Cutoff 5h · Minimum age 20 years Trail Sprint – ±18 km · Start 09:00 · Cutoff 3h30 · Minimum age 18 years Mini Trail – ±10 km · Start 09:15 · Minimum age 16 years Walking – ±10 km · Start 09:25 · No age limit (minors must be accompanied) Para-athletes – special participation · Price and conditions apply

⏰ Schedule Saturday, May 16: 07:00 – Registration opens (Monte Francisco sports hall) 22:00 – Registration closes Sunday, May 17: 06:45 – Registration opens 08:00 – Registration closes 08:20 – Trail briefing 08:30 – Trail start 08:55 – Trail Sprint briefing 09:00 – Trail Sprint start 09:10 – Mini Trail briefing 09:15 – Mini Trail start 09:20 – Walking briefing 09:25 – Walking start 12:30 – Trail Sprint finish cutoff 13:00 – Lunch begins 13:30 – Trail finish cutoff 14:00 – Awards ceremony

🎽 Registration includes Personal bib, sports insurance, solid and liquid aid stations, lunch, official event t-shirt, various gifts.

🏆 Prizes Symbolic prizes for top 3 overall male and female in Trail and Mini Trail, age group prizes, best team prizes, and finisher medals for all who complete the race.

🏅 Circuit Independent event with classification integrated in the Baixo Alentejo Trail Circuit and Alengarve Trail Cup 2026.

🚵‍♂️ Join the adventure and camaraderie at the 5th Trail do Moleiro! Book your spot and get ready for an unforgettable day in Algarve's nature.