21st Great Prize of Athletics of Pinhal
Event summary
The 21st Grande Prémio de Atletismo do Pinhal is a road running event taking place on March 14, 2026, at Alameda da Carvalha in Sertã. It features multiple race distances catering to various age groups, including 9 km, 5.1 km, 5.5 km, and shorter distances for younger athletes.
The race is open to all athletes, including federated runners and individuals representing clubs, associations, or schools. Participants are covered by personal accident insurance. The event promotes sports practice, healthy lifestyles, intergenerational socializing, and community engagement.
With over two decades of history, this event combines competitive spirit with a festive atmosphere, offering special kits and local products as finisher prizes, as well as trophies and monetary awards for top finishers and teams.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamim A (2017-2020) 500 m
• Benjamim B (2015-2016) 500 m
• Infantis (2013-2014) 750 m
• Iniciados (2011-2012) 1,500 m
• Seniores (2006 and earlier) 9,000 m
• Veteranos I-V (35-59 years) 9,000 m
• Veteranos VI-VIII (60+ years) 5,100 m
• Juniores (2007-2008) 5,100 m
• Marcha e Caminhada (all ages 6-100) 4,000 m
• Juvenis (2009-2010) 2,250 m
Start/finish locations: Alameda da Carvalha, near Palácio da Justiça da Sertã
Start times per category/distance:
• Benjamim A and B: 15:20
• Infantis: 15:30
• Iniciados: 15:40
• Seniores, Veteranos I-V, Veteranos VI-VIII, Juniores: 16:00
• Marcha e Caminhada: 16:03
• Juvenis: 16:55
Registration deadline: March 10, 2026, 20:00 online at waitastart.com/21-gpa-pinhal-serta-2026
Prizes:
• Special kit, bag, commemorative medal, local cheese and chouriço for all finishers of 9 km and 5.5 km races
• Kit bag, medal, water and juice for youth and walking races
• Monetary prizes for top 3 senior men and women: €30, €20, €10
• Monetary prizes for top 3 juniors and veterans men and women: €15, €10, €5
• Trophies for top 3 in youth categories and walking
• Trophies for first 10 teams
Location
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Road Running 9 km
Road Running 5,1 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: special kit, bag, commemorative medal
🏅 Finisher prize: local cheese and chouriço for 9 km and 5.5 km finishers; kit bag, medal, water and juice for youth and walking participants
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance coverage included
🏆 Trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers and teams
