May 1st Run
Event summary
The Corrida 1º de Maio – Covilhã is a running event taking place on May 1, 2026, in the city center of Covilhã. It celebrates International Workers’ Day with a spirit of unity and sport.
The race offers multiple distances for different age categories, including a 9.3 km race for juniors, seniors, and veterans, as well as shorter distances for younger participants down to children born after 2018. The event is open to both federated and non-federated athletes of all ages and genders.
The race routes wind through the historic streets of Covilhã, providing a unique urban running experience. The event fosters a festive and inclusive atmosphere, with categories for individual and team participation, and awards for all finishers and top performers.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Corrida da Pequenada: born after 2018
• Benjamins A: born 2017-2018
• 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: 35-44 years
• Veteranos II: 45-54 years
• Veteranos III: 55 years and older
Bib pick-up time and location: Kits must be collected by 18:00 on April 30, 2026, at the Union of Syndicates of Covilhã headquarters
Registration deadline: April 24, 2026 at 23:59
Start/finish locations:
• 9.3 km race: Start at Vila do Carvalho, finish at Praça do Município
• 4.5 km race: Start and finish at Praça do Município
• 2 km race: Start at G.I.R Rodrigo, finish at Praça do Município
• 400 m races: Start at Largo Infantaria 21, finish at Praça do Município
Start times per category/distance:
• 10:00 – Juniores, Seniores, Veteranos (9.3 km)
• 10:00 – Juvenis (4.5 km)
• After first finishers – Iniciados and Infantis (2 km)
• 11:30 – Benjamins A/B (400 m)
• 11:35 – Corrida da Pequenada (400 m)
Course format: Urban road race through historic streets of Covilhã
Race routes:
• 9.3 km: Vila do Carvalho through various streets ending at Praça do Município
• 4.5 km: Praça do Município loop
• 2 km: G.I.R Rodrigo to Praça do Município
• 400 m: Largo Infantaria 21 to Praça do Município
Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bib
Toilets and aid station placement: 1 to 2 aid stations along the 9.3 km course
Prizes: Participation prizes for all finishers; trophies and medals for top 5 in each category and gender; team awards for best teams by gender
Location
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Road Running 9.3 km
Road Running 4.5 km
Youth 2 km
Kids 400 m
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with electronic chip, bag with official partner gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: participation prizes for all finishers, trophies and medals for top classified athletes by category and gender
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all registered participants
🥤 Aid stations: 1 to 2 hydration points along the 9.3 km course
