The Emicela Team Cabo Verde has announced its participation in the Grande Trail Serra D’Arga 2026, which will take place in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, from October 2 to 8. The team will be represented by eight athletes competing in three disciplines: 50km, 41km, and 17km. This will be the 15th edition of the Serra d’Arga trail running event.
The athletes selected to represent Emicela Team Cabo Verde include Milly Brito, one of the most experienced athletes in this competition, who will compete in the 50km discipline. Nelson Correia, Kleiton Delgado, and Manuel Miranda will compete in the 41km discipline. Edna Lima, Itelvina Reis, Brice Santos, and Samuel Teixeira will participate in the 17km discipline. According to the team, these athletes embody the values of effort, overcoming challenges, and teamwork that characterize trail running.
The Grande Trail Serra D’Arga 2026 will feature several disciplines, including 100km, 50km, 31km, 17km, 15km, and a 12km walk. The event is organized by Carlos Sá Nature Events, in collaboration with the municipalities of Caminha and Viana do Castelo, and several local juntas de freguesia. The competition aims to promote trail running and outdoor activities in the Serra d’Arga region.
The Emicela Team Cabo Verde athletes will depart from Praia, Cabo Verde, on the morning of October 1, to participate in the event. This will be an opportunity for the team to showcase its skills and represent Cabo Verde in an international trail running competition. The team’s participation in the Grande Trail Serra D’Arga 2026 is part of its ongoing efforts to promote trail running and outdoor activities in Cabo Verde.
The Grande Trail Serra D’Arga has become a prominent event in the trail running calendar, attracting athletes from around the world. The event’s organizers aim to provide a challenging and scenic course that showcases the natural beauty of the Serra d’Arga region. The competition will feature a range of disciplines, catering to athletes of different skill levels and experience.
Emicela Team Cabo Verde has a history of participating in international trail running events. In May 2026, the team sent three athletes to compete in the Trail Serra das Flores in Portugal. In December 2025, Milly Brito from Emicela Team Cabo Verde won the Gerês Extreme Marathon in Portugal. These achievements demonstrate the team’s commitment to promoting trail running and developing athletes in Cabo Verde.
The participation of Emicela Team Cabo Verde in the Grande Trail Serra D’Arga 2026 reflects the team’s ongoing efforts to promote trail running and outdoor activities in Cabo Verde. The team’s athletes have demonstrated their skills and dedication to the sport, and their participation in international events helps to raise the profile of trail running in Cabo Verde.
Key points
- Eight athletes from Emicela Team Cabo Verde to compete in Grande Trail Serra D’Arga 2026
- The event to feature several disciplines, including 100km, 50km, 31km, 17km, 15km, and a 12km walk
- Emicela Team Cabo Verde athletes to depart from Praia, Cabo Verde, on October 1 to participate in the event
