MessengerIV Salamandra Trail Walk
Event summary
The IV Caminhada Trail da Salamandra is a trail walking event scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Penina, Faro, Portugal. It features two main distances: a 10 km trail walk and a 16 km trail walk, both predominantly taking place on protected natural trails of the Rocha da Pena Landscape, including paths around the village of Penina and Quinta do Freixo.
This event is open to all participants aged 18 and above, with those aged 14 and older allowed to participate in the walk with a signed consent form from a legal guardian. The event is designed to promote sport and culture in the region, emphasizing respect for the natural environment, and is supported by local authorities and the community.
Participants will experience unique natural landscapes with mountainous terrain and significant elevation changes. The atmosphere is community-oriented and respectful, focusing on fair play and environmental care, with no competitive classification or timing, making it suitable for both casual and serious trail walkers.
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Start times per category/distance: 09:00 for both 10 km and 16 km trail walks
Bib pick-up time and location: November 7, 16:00–20:00 and November 8, 07:00–09:15 at the Secretariat next to the fountain in Aldeia da Penina
Start/finish locations: Centre of Aldeia da Penina, União de Freguesias Tôr, Querença e Benafim
Age categories/divisions:
• Participants 18 years and older
• Participants 14 years and older allowed for the walk with legal guardian consent
Registration deadline: November 3, 2025
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Trail paths in protected natural landscape, rural paths, dirt roads
Course format: Point-to-point or loop trails around Aldeia da Penina and Quinta do Freixo
Timing method: No timing or rankings; non-competitive event
Toilets and aid station placement: Solid and liquid aid stations along the course; water to refill carried containers mandatory
Location
get directionsRaces
Trail Run 16 km
Trail Run 10 km
Kids Race 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, technical t-shirt, chestnut snack
🛟 Safety support: event insured for accidents, organization present along route
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments available during the event
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with registration
📸 Authorization for event photography and video for promotion
🏅 No official timing or classifications; emphasis on participation and fair play
