Messenger10th Edition Run of Nazaré
Event summary
The 10th Edition Corrida da Nazaré is a running event taking place on June 13, 2026, in Nazaré, Portugal. It features a main 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and a youth race of 100 meters for children born between 2010 and 2025.
The event is open to all participants regardless of nationality or gender, with various age categories for the main race including juniors, seniors, and veterans. The race starts at 20:00 from the Centro Cultural da Nazaré, followed immediately by the walk.
The course runs through the streets of Nazaré with start and finish at the same location, offering a community-focused atmosphere supported by local organizations. The event also includes awards for top finishers and special prizes for local athletes and record breakers.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Corrida Jovem: born 2020 to 2025
• Juniores: born 2007/2008
• Seniores: born 2006 and before
• Vet M35: 35 to 39
• Vet M40: 40 to 44
• Vet M45: 45 to 49
• Vet M50: 50 to 54
• Vet M55: 55 to 59
• Vet M60: 60 to 64
• Vet M65+: 65 and older
• Vet F35: 35 to 39
• Vet F40: 40 to 44
• Vet F45: 45 to 49
• Vet F50: 50 to 54
• Vet F55+: 55 and older
Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Av. Manuel Remígio, next to Centro Cultural da Nazaré
Start times per category/distance:
• Corrida Jovem (100m): 19:15
• Corrida da Nazaré 10 km (all age categories): 20:00
• Caminhada 5 km: 20:01
Bib pick-up time and location: On race day at Centro Cultural da Nazaré between 10:00–13:00 and 14:30–19:00
Participants limit:
• Corrida da Nazaré 10 km: 1000
• Caminhada 5 km: 300
• Corrida Jovem: no limit
Registration deadline: June 7, 2026
Surface types: Urban paved roads
Course format: Single loop for each distance
Race routes:
• 10 km race route includes Av. Manuel Remígio, N242, R. Mouzinho de Albuquerque, Praça Sousa Oliveira, Av. da Republica, Porto de Abrigo with turnaround near Torre de Controlo, and finish near Rotunda da Prio
• 5 km walk route includes Av. Manuel Remígio, Porto de Abrigo, Estrada to Armazéns, return via Lota
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• 10 km race: 3 water stations at 4.5 km, 7.5 km, and finish
• 5 km walk: 2 water stations at 2.5 km and finish
• Youth race: water at finish
Prizes:
• Trophies for first male and female overall in 10 km race
• Trophies for top 3 male and female in each age category
• “Troféu Mário Caseiro” for first local male and female (resident or born in Nazaré for at least 1 year)
• Monetary prizes of €150 for breaking male and female 10 km records
• Monetary prize of €150 for team with most finishers
• Trophies for top 3 teams
• Participation medals for all 10 km and youth race finishers
Registrations made through this page are managed and processed directly by our team.
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walk 5 km
Kids 0.1 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip (10 km), technical t-shirt, and souvenirs; walk and youth race kits include bib without chip and technical t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: participation medal for all finishers of 10 km and youth race
⏱️ Timing + live results by category managed by Recorde Pessoal
🛟 Safety support: first aid and ambulance service provided by Bombeiros Voluntários da Nazaré
🥤 Aid stations: water at multiple points on 10 km race and walk, and at finish for youth race
🚿 Showers available at Pavilhão Municipal da Nazaré
🏆 Trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers and record breakers