MessengerROOSTER RUN 2026
- Sun, October 4, 2026
- Free — 14 €
- 6 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
Corrida dos Galos 2026 is a running event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Barcelos, Portugal. The event features a 10 km race, a 7 km walk, and children’s races with various distances.
The race and walk start at 09:00, and the children’s races begin at 11:00. The event is open to participants born up to 2010 for the race, up to 2021 for the walk, and children born between 2013 and 2022 for the kids’ races.
The event includes competitive and non-competitive categories, with trophies awarded in the main race and participation medals or diplomas for all finishers. The race atmosphere is family-friendly with a social focus on promoting youth sports participation.
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Start/finish locations: Lugar do Faial, S. João de Vila Boa – Barcelos (near Estádio Cidade de Barcelos)
Start times per category/distance:
• Race and walk: 09:00
• Children’s races: 11:00
Cut-off times:
• Race/walk: 2 hours
• Children’s races: 15 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location: October 3 and 4 at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos (time to be defined)
Participants limit:
• Race/walk: 2000
• Children’s races: 200
Registration deadline: September 27, 2026
Race routes: Race approx. 10 km, walk approx. 7 km, children’s races various distances
Toilets and aid station placement: Toilets and showers available at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos until 13:00; medical assistance and refreshment zones on course
Prizes: Trophies for top finishers by age categories in main race; medals for all finishers; diplomas for children’s race participants
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are provided for cancelled registrations. The event may be cancelled due to external factors. The organization will issue a statement within 30 days after the scheduled date regarding actions to be taken.
Location
get directionsRaces
Road Running 10 km
Road Running 10 km Member
Kids Race
Walking 7 km
Walking 7 km Member
Kids Race Member
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: event t-shirt (mandatory to wear during race/walk), bib number, sponsor gifts and information
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all race finishers, diploma for children’s race participants
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance available during race, start and finish
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance provided by law
🥤 Aid stations: refreshment zones clearly marked along the course
🚿 Showers and toilets available at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos until 13:00
