12th FERNANDA RIBEIRO RUN
Event summary
The 12th Corrida Fernanda Ribeiro is a running event taking place on May 10, 2026, in Maia, Portugal. It features a competitive 10 km race and a non-competitive 4 km walk, both starting and finishing at Praça do Município, Maia.
The 10 km race is open to male and female athletes across various age categories from 18 years and older, while the 4 km walk welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, promoting sport and leisure in a relaxed atmosphere.
This event honors Fernanda Ribeiro, Portugal’s most decorated athlete and Olympic champion, celebrating athletic values and community spirit with a festive and inclusive environment.
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Start/finish locations: Praça do Município, Maia, in front of the Câmara Municipal and the Lidador statue
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Caminhada 4 km
• 10:00 – Corrida 10 km
Age categories/divisions:
• Juniores/Séniores (18-34 years) Male and Female
• VET 35 (35-39 years) Male and Female
• VET 40 (40-44 years) Male and Female
• VET 45 (45-49 years) Male and Female
• VET 50 (50-54 years) Male and Female
• VET 55 (55-59 years) Male and Female
• VET 60 (60-64 years) Male and Female
• VET 65 (65+ years) Male and Female
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 8 and 9 at Filinto Mota Maia – Av. Padre Manuel Alves Rego 150, Maia
• May 10 at the start area (Tenda Secretariado) from 07:00 to 08:30
Registration deadline: Online until May 9, 2026; on-site registration possible with additional fee
Course format: Two laps of a 5 km circuit to complete 10 km race; 4 km walk on a non-competitive route
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with disposable chip attached to bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Water stations distributed along the course at marked locations
Prizes: Medals for all finishers; trophies for top 3 overall and age categories; trophies for top 3 teams and most numerous team; awards ceremony on race day
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walk 4 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, technical t-shirt (mandatory for 4 km walk)
🏅 Finisher prize: participation medal, technical t-shirt, diploma
⏱️ Timing + electronic chip timing with official classification
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and massage available
🛡️ Insurance: included personal accident and liability insurance
🥤 Aid stations: water provided at designated points along the course
🧖 Post-race massage and medical assistance