MessengerCROSS ROAD - CARANGUEJEIRA
Event summary
The Cross Road 11Km 2026 is a running event scheduled for July 5, 2026, at Quinta do Faria in Caranguejeira, Leiria. This race combines road (asphalt) and natural trail segments, offering a technical and varied challenge to participants.
Open to both federated and non-federated athletes, the event is part of the ADAL middle-distance circuit. Distances include an 11 km main race and shorter races for youth categories, as well as a walking event. The course features irregular terrain with small climbs and descents on dirt or rocky paths.
The event also includes a kids’ race and awards individual and team trophies, fostering a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-20 (Juniors) M/F: 18-19 years (2007-2008)
• Seniors M/F: 20 years or older (2004 and before)
• Veterans F35: 35-39 years
• Veterans M35: 35-39 years
• Veterans F40: 40-44 years
• Veterans M40: 40-44 years
• Veterans F45: 45-49 years
• Veterans M45: 45-49 years
• Veterans F50: 50 years or older
• Veterans M50: 50-54 years
• Veterans M55: 55-59 years
• Veterans M60: 60 years or older
• Sub-10 (Benjamins A) M/F: up to 9 years (born after 2016)
• Sub-12 (Benjamins B) M/F: 10-11 years (2015-2016)
• Sub-14 (Infantis) M/F: 12-13 years (2013-2014)
• Sub-16 (Iniciados) M/F: 14-15 years (2011-2012)
• Sub-18 (Juvenis) M/F: 16-17 years (2009-2010)
Start/finish locations: Quinta do Faria – Caranguejeira
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Cross Road 11 km main race
• 10:30 – Cross Road Kid’s races (various distances from 500 m to 2000 m by age group)
• 11:30 – Prize giving ceremony
Participant limit: 300
Registration deadline: June 30, 2026, at 24:00
Surface types: Combination of asphalt and natural trails with technical difficulty including irregular terrain, small climbs and descents, dirt and rocky sections
Course format: Mixed road and trail course
Race routes: Main race 11,000 m; Kids races from 500 m to 2000 m depending on age category
Toilets and aid station placement: Water points available on course and final refreshment at finish area
Prizes: Individual trophies for top 3 in each age category and overall male/female; trophies for oldest male and female participants; team classification trophies for top 3 teams based on points from first 3 finishers per team
Location
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Cross Road 11 km
Cross Road 11 km Federated
Kids
Youth
Walk
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, insurance, official classification, t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in each category and overall, trophies for oldest participants, team trophies
🥤 Aid stations: water points on course and final refreshment at finish
🛡️ Insurance: included in registration fee
