11th GREAT PRIZE OF ESTOI EUSÉBIO RITA BEXIGA
Event summary
The 11th Grande Prémio de Estoi Eusébio Rita Bexiga is a competitive athletics event taking place on March 22, 2026, in Estoi, Faro. It features multiple race distances tailored to various age categories, from 350 meters for the youngest participants to 5,150 meters for seniors and veterans.
The event is open to both federated and non-federated athletes, with free registration available until March 18, 2026. It honors the memory of the respected coach Eusébio Rita Bexiga and aims to promote sports practice in the region.
The race offers a festive and competitive atmosphere with categories for children, juniors, seniors, and veterans, including team competitions with trophies for the top three teams.
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Start/finish locations: Largo da Liberdade, Estoi
Start times per category/distance: 10:00 for all competitive races
Age categories/divisions:
• SUB10/ Benjamins A (2017/2018/2019) – 350 meters
• SUB12/ Benjamins B (2015/2016) – 700 meters
• SUB14/ Infantis (2013/2014) – 1,050 meters
• SUB16/ Iniciados (2011/2012) – 1,950 meters
• SUB18/ Juvenis (2009/2010) – 1,950 meters
• SUB20/ Juniores (2007/2008), Seniores (before 2006), Veterans I to VI (35+ years) – 5,150 meters
Registration deadline: March 18, 2026
Bib pick-up time and location: Up to 30 minutes before the race at the event secretariat
Course format: Multiple laps of small (approx. 350m) and large (approx. 1,600m) circuits depending on category
Prizes: Medals for top finishers in individual categories; trophies for top 3 teams
Toilets and aid station placement: Solid and liquid refreshment provided at the end of each race
Location
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Road Running 5.2 km
Youth
Kids
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for individual top finishers and trophies for top teams
🛟 Safety support: ambulance and medical assistance during the event
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at the end of each race
