MessengerLYNXRACE MAFRA 2026
- Sun, September 27, 2026
- 15 € — 30 €
- 4 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The LynxRace Mafra 2026 is an obstacle race taking place on September 27, 2026, in Mafra, Portugal. Participants can choose between two distances: 10 km with 30 obstacles or 5 km with 20 obstacles. The race offers two participation modes: Competitive for athletes seeking timed, rule-governed competition, and Open for those wanting a fun experience with timing but no penalties.
The event is open to all athletes and is the second stage of the LynxRace Circuit 2026, which includes races in Vouzela and Oeiras. The course is set entirely inside the Tapada Militar de Mafra, a unique and scenic military park, providing a challenging terrain with diverse obstacles testing strength, skill, balance, and resilience.
The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with fun, suitable for a wide range of participants. There is also a 2 km Kids race, enhancing the family-friendly aspect of the event. The race promotes team competition, individual and age group classifications, making it a dynamic and inclusive experience.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Kids 2 km
• Adults Age groups: 16-17, 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
Start/finish locations: Campo dos Plátanos, Tapada Militar de Mafra
Start times per category/distance:
• First start at 09:00
• Group starts every 5 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location:
• Day before race, 15:00–18:00 at event site
• Race day from 07:30–10:00 at Campo dos Plátanos
Surface types: Natural terrain inside the military park with obstacles
Course format: Single loop of 5 km or 10 km with obstacles
Race routes: Inside Tapada Militar de Mafra
Timing method: Electronic timing with chip
Toilets and aid station placement: Toilets and aid stations with water and fruit along the course and at finish
Prizes: Finisher medal for all; podium trophies for individuals (general and age groups) and teams; financial prizes for top 3 overall and age group podiums.
Location
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Competitive 10 km
Open 10 km
Open 5 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and race materials available day before and race day
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers and special circuit medal for completing all stages
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: marshalls at obstacles to ensure rules compliance and athlete safety
🛡️ Insurance: all athletes are insured
🥤 Aid stations: water and fruit available along course and at finish
🚿 Showers and changing rooms availability announced closer to event
📸 Professional photography coverage
🏆 Podium trophies and financial prizes for top finishers and teams
