Messenger15Km of Zêzere
- Wed, June 10, 2026
- 3 € — 20 €
- 4 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 15km do Zêzere is a running event taking place on June 10, 2026, in Vila do Ferro, integrated into the Cherry Fair celebrations of Ferro. It offers a challenging 15 km race and a 15 km relay race with two runners each covering 7.5 km.
The event welcomes both federated and non-federated athletes of all ages and categories, including children’s races and youth categories. It features individual and team competitions with awards for top finishers and teams.
The race route starts and finishes at Jardim do Cilindro Ferro, passing through scenic local roads and landmarks, with a total elevation gain of 198 meters. The event includes a festive atmosphere with a lunch provided for participants and a variety of races for all ages.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Corrida da Pequenada (born after 2018)
• Benjamins A (born 2017-2018)
• Benjamins B (born 2015-2016)
• Infantis (born 2013-2014)
• Iniciados (born 2011-2012)
• Juvenis (born 2009-2010)
• Juniores (born 2007-2008)
• Seniores (born 2006 and earlier)
• Veteranos I (35-44 years)
• Veteranos II (45-54 years)
• Veteranos III (55+ years)
• Absolutos (relay) (born 2008 and earlier)
Start/finish locations: Jardim do Cilindro Ferro
Start times per category/distance:
• PTN One Mile (Infantis, Iniciados, Juvenis): 09:15 (1,600 m)
• Benjamins A/B and Corrida da Pequenada (children’s races): 09:30-09:35 (300 m)
• 15km do Zêzere individual and relay 1st leg: 09:45
• Relay 2nd leg (Juniores): 10:20
Participant limit: 350 for the 15 km race, 100 for the walking event
Registration deadline: June 3, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Road running on local paved roads
Course format: Point-to-point loop starting and finishing at Jardim do Cilindro Ferro
Race routes: Detailed route passing through Rua Coração de Maria, Rua José Proença Fazenda, Estrada Municipal 506, Boidobra, Ponte Pedrinha, and back to Jardim do Cilindro Ferro with 198 m elevation gain
Timing method: Electronic chip timing on bibs
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at km 5, km 10, and finish; additional aid stations every 3 km if very hot
Parking and shuttle details: Transport may be provided for relay athletes between Ferro and Boidobra
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in each category and gender, medals for finishers, trophies or medals for teams, special awards for children’s races and relay teams
Location
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Road Running 15 km
Road Running 15 km (2x 7.5km) Relay
Youth
Kids
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official EM3 brand kit
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for all participants
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing
🥤 Aid stations: hydration points at km 5, km 10, and finish, with extra stations if hot weather
🏆 Prizes: medals and trophies for top finishers and teams
🍽️ Lunch included with registration
🚌 Transport provided for relay athletes between Ferro and Boidobra
