Messenger7th Cross Country Rui Duarte Silva
Event summary
The 7th Corta-Mato Rui Duarte Silva is a cross-country running event scheduled for May 17, 2026, at Parque da Paz in Almada, Portugal. It is part of the Troféu Almada Atletismo “Mário Pinto Claro” 2025/2026 series.
The race features multiple distances tailored to different age categories, ranging from 250 meters for the youngest participants to 3,500 meters for seniors and veterans. Both popular and federated athletes of all ages can participate, provided they are in good physical condition.
This event offers a competitive atmosphere with individual and team classifications, including awards for top finishers and teams, making it a significant fixture in the local athletics calendar.
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Start/finish locations: Parque da Paz, Almada
Start times per category/distance: Sequential start by age groups beginning at 09:30 for Benjamins A (M/F)
Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamins A (M/F): 250 meters
• Benjamins B (M/F): 500 meters
• Infantis (M/F): 1,000 meters
• Iniciados (M/F): 2,000 meters
• Juvenis (M/F): 3,000 meters
• Juniores (M/F): 3,000 meters
• Seniores (M/F): 3,500 meters
• Veteranos I to VIII (M/F): 3,500 meters
Prizes:
• Individual trophies for top 3 in Benjamins, Infantis, Iniciados, Juvenis, Juniores, Seniores, Veteranos
• Medals for 4th and 5th place in these categories
• Collective trophies for top 10 teams
Registration deadline: May 14, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Cross-country terrain at Parque da Paz
Course format: Multiple laps depending on category, with mapped routes in Parque da Paz