Messenger17th Great Prize of Athletics of the Support Center for CMA Workers
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 tailored to various age categories, from Benjamins to Veterans.
The competition is open to 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 to 7,600 meters for seniors and veterans.
The event is part of the Algarve Athletics Association calendar and offers a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere with prizes for individual and team performances across all age groups.
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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 (2017-2019) – 400 meters (1 small lap)
• 18:40 Benjamins B/SUB12 (2015-2016) – 800 meters (2 small laps)
• 18:55 Infantis/SUB14 (2013-2014) – 1,200 meters (3 small laps)
• 19:15 Iniciados/SUB16 (2011-2012) and Juvenis/SUB18 (2009-2010) – 2,300 meters (1 small lap + 1 large lap)
• 19:30 Juniores/SUB20 (2007-2008), Seniores (2006 and earlier), Veterans M35 to M65 – 7,600 meters (4 large laps of 1,900 meters each)
Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamins A/SUB10 (2017-2019)
• Benjamins B/SUB12 (2015-2016)
• Infantis/SUB14 (2013-2014)
• Iniciados/SUB16 (2011-2012)
• Juvenis/SUB18 (2009-2010)
• Juniores/SUB20 (2007-2008)
• Seniores (2006 and earlier)
• Veterans M35 (35-39 years)
• Veterans M40 (40-44 years)
• Veterans M45 (45-49 years)
• Veterans M50 (50-54 years)
• Veterans M55 (55-59 years)
• Veterans M60 (60-64 years)
• Veterans M65 (65+ years)
Bib pick-up time and location: From 16:30 at the center of Alcoutim village until 30 minutes before race start
Registration deadline: May 20, 2026
Participants limit: Unlimited number of athletes
Race routes:
• Small lap: Praça da República, Centro da Vila de Alcoutim, Ponte (Av. Fernando Lopes Dias), Cruzamento da Escola EBI de Alcoutim, return via Ponte
• Large lap: Praça da República, Centro da Vila de Alcoutim, Ponte (Av. Fernando Lopes Dias), Av. de Espanha, Rua de Timor, Av. de Espanha, Av. Fernando Lopes Dias (right), Rua da Fonte Primeira, Rua da Praia Fluvial, Av. Tavira (left), N 122-1, Ponte da Ribeira dos Cadavais
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 overall (100€, 70€, 50€) and top 5 per age category; prizes for top 6 teams; special awards for best local athlete and oldest participant
Toilets and aid station placement: Water and fruit available for all athletes
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Road Running 7.6 km
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: includes a participation gift for athletes registered by the deadline
🏅 Finisher prize: prizes for top finishers by category and overall, including monetary awards
🥤 Aid stations: water and fruit available for all athletes
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance at start and finish zones
🛡️ Insurance: mandatory civil and sports liability insurance contracted by the organization