MessengerEgas Moniz Race 2026
Event summary
The 3rd Corrida do Egas Moniz is a running event taking place on June 28, 2026, in Penafiel – Paço de Sousa, Portugal. It features two race distances: 5 km and 10 km, plus a 5 km solidarity walk open to all ages and non-competitive.
The races are open to male and female participants in various age categories from 18 years and older, including senior and veteran divisions. The event is designed as a festive sports celebration, promoting health and quality of life, with part of the registration fees supporting local volunteer firefighters and the organizing football club.
All races start and finish near the Mosteiro do Salvador de Paço de Sousa, offering a community-centered atmosphere with awards, medals, technical t-shirts, and a post-race snack for all participants. The event also includes team awards and encourages clubs and associations to participate.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Seniors M/F (18-34 years)
• VET 35 M/F (35-39 years)
• VET 40 M/F (40-44 years)
• VET 45 M/F (45-49 years)
• VET 50 M/F (50-54 years)
• VET 55 M/F (55+ years)
Start/finish locations: Mosteiro do Salvador de Paço de Sousa
Start times per category/distance: June 28, 2026 at 09:00
Cut-off times: Control of arrival closes 2 hours after race start
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 27, 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-20:00 at Salão Nobre dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Paço de Sousa
• June 28, 07:00-08:00 near Start/Finish area
Registration deadline: June 14, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Road running
Course format: Out and back for 5 km and 10 km races starting and finishing at the same location
Race routes: 5 km and 10 km road courses through Paço de Sousa
Timing method: Electronic chip timing included in bib (chip is not disposable)
Toilets and aid station placement: Water stations at marked points along the course
Prizes: Medals for all finishers, trophies for top 3 by category, monetary vouchers for top overall 3 finishers in men’s and women’s 5 km and 10 km races, team awards for best performance and largest team
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Road Running 5 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, bib with electronic timing chip, dorsal, and pins for bib attachment
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative medal and participation diploma
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via chip timing integrated in bib
🛟 Safety support: event monitored by organization staff, support from local security and emergency services
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water and fruit provided along the race course
🍽️ Post-race snack: sandwich (porco no espeto) and drink offered to all participants
🏆 Trophies and monetary vouchers awarded to top individual finishers and best teams