Messenger42nd Edition of the 3 Leagues of Nabão
Event summary
The 3 Léguas do Nabão is a road running event taking place on March 15, 2026, in Tomar, Portugal. The main race covers approximately 15,000 meters on a mostly flat course, starting at Praça da República at 10:30 AM, and is open to athletes aged 18 and over with a competitive and classificatory nature.
The event includes additional races for younger athletes: the Mini Léguas with two segments for children and youth of various age groups, and a walking event of about 10,000 meters with low difficulty. There is also a Leguazinha race for children from local ATL’s. The races offer a festive and competitive atmosphere with prizes and technical t-shirts for all finishers.
Participants range from juniors to veterans in multiple age categories, with individual classifications by gender and age group. The event is well organized with safety measures, aid stations, and electronic timing.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Male Juniors (Sub 20): born 2007-2008
• Male Seniors: born 2006 and earlier up to 34 years old
• Male Veterans M35: 35-39 years
• Male Veterans M40: 40-44 years
• Male Veterans M45: 45-49 years
• Male Veterans M50: 50-54 years
• Male Veterans M55: 55-59 years
• Male Veterans M60: 60-64 years
• Male Veterans M65: 65-69 years
• Male Veterans M70: 70-74 years
• Male Veterans M75: 75+ years
• Female Juniors: born 2007-2008
• Female Seniors: born 2006 and earlier up to 34 years old
• Female Veterans F35: 35-39 years
• Female Veterans F40: 40-44 years
• Female Veterans F45: 45-49 years
• Female Veterans F50: 50-54 years
• Female Veterans F55: 55-59 years
• Female Veterans F60: 60-64 years
• Female Veterans F65: 65-69 years
• Female Veterans F70: 70-74 years
• Female Veterans F75: 75+ years
Start/finish locations: Praça da República, Tomar
Start times per category/distance:
• Caminhada (walk) – 09:30
• Leguazinha (children) – 10:10
• Mini Léguas (700 m, Benjamins A and B) – 10:35
• Mini Léguas (1,800 m, Sub 14, Sub 16, Sub 18) – 10:45
• 3 Léguas (15,000 m) – 10:30
Cut-off times: Timing service ends 120 minutes after start signal
Registration deadline: 18:00 on March 10, 2026
Surface types: Road, mostly flat urban course
Course format: Point-to-point urban circuit starting and finishing at Praça da República
Race routes:
• 3 Léguas: Praça da República, Rua Serpa Pinto, Rua João Carlos Everard, Rotunda, Av. D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, S. Lourenço, Carvalhos de Figueiredo, Cruzamento do Castelo do Bode, Quinta do Falcão, Cruzamento de Marianaia, Vale Florido, Valbom, Marmelais de Baixo, Rua Aquiles Mota Lima, Rua nova junto da Igreja de St.ª Maria do Olival, Rotunda Nova, Rua Horta Del Rei, Rua de St.ª Iria, Rua Marquês de Pombal, Rua Serpa Pinto, Praça da República
• Mini Léguas (Benjamins A and B): Praça da República, Rua Serpa Pinto, Rua João Carlos Everard, Rua de S. João, Travessa de S. João, Rua Serpa Pinto, Praça da República
• Mini Léguas (Sub 14, Sub 16, Sub 18): Praça da República, Rua Serpa Pinto, Rua João Carlos Everard, Rotunda, Av. D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, Ponte do Flecheiro, Rua de St.ª Iria, Rua Marquês de Pombal, Rua Serpa Pinto, Praça da República
• Caminhada: Praça da República, Rua Serpa Pinto, Rua João Carlos Everard, Rotunda, Av. D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, S. Lourenço, Carvalhos de Figueiredo, antiga Fábrica de Moisaicos, Ponte da Marianaia, Cruzamento de Marianaia, Vale Florido, Valbom, Marmelais de Baixo, Rua Aquiles Mota Lima, Rua nova junto da Igreja de St.ª Maria do Olival, Rotunda Nova, Rua Horta Del Rei, Rua de St.ª Iria, Rua Marquês de Pombal, Rua Serpa Pinto, Praça da República
Timing method: Electronic individual transponder (chip) integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid aid stations approximately at 5 km, 10 km, and finish
Prizes:
• Technical t-shirt for all athletes before start
• Trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers
• Trophies for top 3 in each age category
• Small snack for all finishers
Location
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Road Running 15 km
Kids Race 700m
Kids Race 1,8 km
Walking 10 km without T-shirt
Walking 10 km with T-shirt
Walking 10 km without T-shirt CALMA Licensed
Walking 10 km with T-shirt CALMA Licensed
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt and bib with integrated electronic chip
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 overall and age categories, small snack for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + continuous electronic chip timing with finish control up to 120 minutes after start
🛟 Safety support: permanent security forces and medical assistance, road crossings controlled
🛡️ Insurance: collective insurance coverage for athletes and walkers
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshments approximately at 5 km, 10 km, and finish
🚿 Showers: hot showers provided after the race at a location to be announced
