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Event summary
Juntos Pelo Rafa – Trail Solidário takes place on September 27, 2025, in Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, Tavira. This charity trail event is dedicated to supporting Rafa, a young athlete with cerebral palsy and other medical conditions. All proceeds from registration go directly to fund his therapies.
The event features two options:
• Trail (16 km) – for competitive runners
• Caminhada (8 km) – for recreational walkers
This race is ideal for athletes who value both sport and purpose. The natural trails through Tavira’s rugged terrain offer scenic views and a physical challenge. The event has a friendly, inclusive atmosphere and emphasizes community and solidarity.
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Date: September 27, 2025
Location: Largo Nossa Sr.ª do Carmo, Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo
Distances:
• Trail: 16 km (moderately technical trails, ribeiras, escarpments)
• Caminhada: 8 km (dirt paths and moderate difficulty)
Start Times:
• Trail: 18:30
• Caminhada: 18:45
Bib Pick-up:
• Sept 26 (17:00–19:00) and Sept 27 (16:00–18:00) at Casa do Povo
Cut-off time: 4h for all distances
Age Requirements:
• Trail: 18+ (or with guardian consent)
• Caminhada: 12+
Surface: Natural trails, some paved road near town entries
Course Format: Looped trail starting and finishing at Largo Nossa Sr.ª do Carmo
Timing: Chip timing for Trail (with checkpoints)
Weather: Late September in Algarve typically offers mild, dry conditions
Mandatory Gear – Trail:
• Headlamp
• Water reservoir
• Mobile phone
• Thermal blanket
• Whistle
(Dorsal/bib must be worn visibly)
Aid Stations:
• Trail: 3 (2 liquid, 1 liquid + solid)
• Caminhada: 2 (1 liquid, 1 liquid + solid)
Registration Deadline: September 20, 2025 (via CronoAlgarve)
Entry Limits: 300 per distance
Entry Fees:
• Caminhada: 12€ minimum (donation-based)
• Trail: 15€ minimum (donation-based)
Regulation link
Location
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Walking 8 km
Trail Run 16 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, commemorative product
🏅 Finisher ceremony with symbolic prizes
⏱️ Electronic timing and checkpoints
🛟 Medical and rescue teams on site
🛡️ Personal accident insurance
🥤 Hydration and nutrition stations
🚿 Showers and drop-out transport
📍 Course marshals and trail markings
🥘 Community dinner at 20:30
🏆 Prizes for top 3 overall and age-group winners
