Messenger7th Great Prize of Athletics of the Support Center for CMA Workers
- Sat, May 23, 2026
- Free — 5 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 17th Grande Prémio de Atletismo do Centro de Apoio aos Trabalhadores da CMA is a running event scheduled for May 23, 2026, in Alcoutim, Portugal. It features multiple race distances catering to various age groups, from Benjamins to Veterans.
The event welcomes both federated and non-federated athletes, male and female, national and international, representing clubs, companies, schools, or participating individually. Distances range from 400 meters for the youngest categories up to 7,600 meters for seniors and veterans.
The race takes place on a course in the town of Alcoutim with small and large laps, offering a community atmosphere supported by local organizations and authorities. Awards are given to top finishers by category and team, including special prizes for the best local athlete and the oldest participant.
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Start/finish locations: Praça da República (Ponte da Ribeira dos Cadavais), Alcoutim
Start times per category/distance:
• 18:30 – Benjamins A / SUB10 (400 meters, 1 small lap)
• 18:40 – Benjamins B / SUB12 (800 meters, 2 small laps)
• 18:55 – Infantis / SUB14 (1,200 meters, 3 small laps)
• 19:15 – Iniciados / SUB16 and Juvenis / SUB18 (2,300 meters, 1 small lap + 1 large lap)
• 19:30 – Juniores / SUB20, Seniores, Veterans M35 to M65 (7,600 meters, 4 large laps of 1,900 meters each)
Bib pick-up time and location: From 16:30 at the center of Alcoutim village until 30 minutes before race start
Participants limit: Unlimited number of athletes
Registration deadline: May 20, 2026
Course format: Circuit with small and large laps through Alcoutim town
Race routes:
• Small lap: Praça da República, Centro da Vila de Alcoutim, Ponte (Av. Fernando Lopes Dias), Cruzamento da Escola EBI de Alcoutim, return over the bridge
• Large lap: Praça da República, Av. Fernando Lopes Dias, Av. de Espanha, Rua de Timor, Rua da Fonte Primeira, Rua da Praia Fluvial, Av. Tavira, N 122-1, Ponte da Ribeira dos Cadavais
Toilets and aid station placement: Water and fruit available for all athletes
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 overall (100€, 70€, 50€) and top 5 per age category, team classification prizes, special awards for best local athlete and oldest participant
Location
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Road Running 7.6 km
Youth
Kids
Benefits
🥤 Water and fruit provided for all athletes
🏆 Monetary prizes for top finishers by category and overall
🏆 Team classification prizes with points system
🎽 Brindes (gifts) for athletes registered before the deadline
🛟 Medical assistance available at start and finish areas
