Cherry Blossom Athletics GP
Event summary
The Grande Prémio de Atletismo Cerejeiras em Flor is a running event taking place on April 12, 2026, in Fundão, Portugal. It features a 10 KM race, youth races, and a non-competitive walking tour, offering options for all ages and preferences.
Open to all athletes including federated clubs, popular runners, and INATEL members, with team and individual participation allowed. The event is supported by the Câmara Municipal do Fundão and local parishes, set in the scenic Serra da Gardunha region during the cherry blossom season.
The race includes multiple age categories from young children to veterans, creating a community atmosphere that blends sport and nature. There is also a food refreshment and prize ceremony to celebrate participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamins A: born 2017 and later
• Benjamins B: born 2015/2016
• Infantis: born 2013/2014
• Iniciados: born 2011/2012
• Juvenis: born 2009/2010
• Juniores: born 2007/2008
• Seniores: born 2006 and earlier
• Veteranos I: 35 to 44 years
• Veteranos II: 45 to 54 years
• Veteranos III: 55 years and older
Start/finish locations:
• Infantis, Iniciados, Benjamins: Sra. Souto – Donas
• Juniores, Seniores, Veteranos: Av. Liberdade (Fundão) to Sra. Souto – Donas
• Juvenis: Carvalhal – Valverde to Sra. Souto – Donas
Start times per category/distance:
• 10:00 – Infantis (2,000 m)
• 10:15 – Iniciados (2,500 m)
• 10:20 – Benjamins (400 m)
• 11:00 – Juniores, Seniores, Veteranos (9,500 m)
• After main race start – Juvenis (3,500 m)
Registration deadline: April 12, 2026
Surface types: Road and trail paths in Serra da Gardunha
Course format: Point-to-point races with various distances
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in race bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Refreshments at halfway point; additional every 3 km if weather is hot
Parking and shuttle details: Transport from Donas to start locations is responsibility of clubs; organization may provide transport
Bib pick-up time and location: April 11, 2026 at GCA Donas or on race day until 09:00
Prizes: Individual trophies or medals for top 3 in each category; team trophies for all categories; participation prizes for all finishers