MessengerMama in Motion - Solidarity Trail/Walk
Event summary
The Mama Em Movimento – Trail/Caminhada Solidária 2025 is a solidarity trail running and walking event scheduled for October 25, 2025, in Loulé, starting and finishing at MAR Shopping Algarve. It features a Mini Trail of approximately 10 km and a non-timed walking route of about 6 km.
This event is open to participants of all ages, with specific rules for minors and seniors, and aims to raise funds for breast cancer prevention and research by supporting the Associação Oncológica do Algarve and the Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro – Núcleo Regional do Sul. The trail race is timed with prizes for the top three male and female finishers, while the walk is non-competitive.
The course traverses dirt roads, trails, and paths with efforts to avoid paved roads except at start and finish points. The atmosphere is inclusive and supportive, promoting solidarity and health awareness, with safety and medical support provided throughout the event.
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Start times per category/distance: 09:30 start for both Mini Trail (10 km) and Caminhada (6 km)
Bib pick-up time and location: 22/10/2025, 13:00–22:00 MAR Shopping Algarve (Piso 0, junto à Arcádia); 23/10/2025, 13:00–22:00 MAR Shopping Algarve; 24/10/2025, 09:00–11:00 Algarve Biomedical Center, Campus Gambelas, Faro and 13:00–22:00 MAR Shopping Algarve; 25/10/2025, 08:00–09:15 MAR Shopping Algarve
Start/finish locations: MAR Shopping Algarve – Loulé
Age categories/divisions: Open to all ages; under 15 years only admitted to the walk; minors under 18 require signed responsibility term; participants over 75 excluded from insurance coverage
Cut-off times: 3 hours total time limit for both trail and walk
Registration deadline: Online registration closes on 21 October 2025; payment deadline 22 October 2025
Surface types: Dirt roads, trails, paths, limited paved sections at start/finish
Course format: Point-to-point with start and finish at MAR Shopping Algarve
Timing method: Electronic chip timing for Trail only, with timing points at start and finish
Toilets and aid station placement: Two aid stations for walkers: first at ~3 km with liquids, second at finish with liquids and solids; two aid stations for trail participants: first at ~6 km with liquids, second at finish with liquids and solids
Location
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Trail Run 10 km
Walking 6 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical T-shirt (size chosen at registration), water bottle, informational leaflets on breast cancer, symbolic pink ribbon badge
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top three male and female trail runners
⏱️ Timing + live results for the trail race via chip timing
🛟 Safety support: medical team onsite, organizational support team (‘broom’ team), emergency contact available, local security forces present
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for participants up to 75 years old
🥤 Aid stations: liquids at mid-course and finish, solids at finish
📸 Photography: event documented by photographers with images shared on organizers’ website and social media
