MessengerFreedom Run Vila Nova da Barquinha
Event summary
The Corrida da Liberdade is a running and walking event taking place on April 25, 2026, in Vila Nova da Barquinha, Portugal. It features a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, open to all ages with a minimum age of 16 for the 10 km race.
The event is organized by the Municipality of Vila Nova da Barquinha to commemorate April 25 through sports and recreational activities. Participants can enjoy a well-supported race with electronic timing and safety assistance along the course.
The race includes various age categories and a family-friendly walking event, creating an inclusive atmosphere for all participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• G: born until 1970 (10,000m)
• H: born 1971 to 1986 (10,000m)
• I: born 1987 to 2007 (10,000m)
• A: born 2020 to 2025 (150m)
• B: born 2018 to 2019 (500m)
• C: born 2016 to 2017 (800m)
• D: born 2014 to 2015 (1000m)
• E: born 2011 to 2013 (1200m)
• F: born 2008 to 2010 (1500m)
• Walk: 5,000m
Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Centro Cultural de Vila Nova da Barquinha; race start at Castelo de Almourol for 10,000m categories
Start times per category/distance:
• 9:30 – 10,000m (G, H, I categories)
• 9:30 – 5,000m walk
• 11:00 to 12:30 – children’s races (various distances by age category)
Cut-off times: 10,000m race time limit: 1 hour 20 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 24, 9:00–12:00 and 14:00–19:00 at Centro Cultural de Vila Nova da Barquinha for 10,000m and 5,000m walk categories
• April 25, 8:30–10:30 for children’s categories
Participants limit: Unlimited
Surface types: Road with possible traffic zones; participants must observe traffic rules
Course format: Point-to-point for 10,000m race starting at Castelo de Almourol; other distances start and finish at Centro Cultural
Race routes: 10,000m race includes mandatory passage through control points at approximately 4,000m and 8,000m
Timing method: Electronic chip timing for 10,000m race
Toilets and aid station placement: Two aid stations on 10,000m route at approximately 4,000m and 8,000m
Parking and shuttle details: Bus transport for 10,000m athletes from Centro Cultural to Castelo de Almourol at 8:30
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers in each category; medals for all participants
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Youth
Kids
Walk 5 km
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for all participants
⏱️ Timing + live results by category for 10,000m race using electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: organizational staff, firefighters at strategic points, and National Republican Guard presence
🥤 Aid stations: two liquid refreshment points on 10,000m route
🚌 Transport between Centro Cultural and race start at Castelo de Almourol for 10,000m participants
🏆 Trophies for top 3 finishers in each category (male and female)
