Messenger5th Run of Paradela
Event summary
The V Corrida de Paradela is a running event taking place on October 25, 2026, at the Centro Desportivo e Cultural Paradela do Vouga in Aveiro, Portugal. It features a 10 km race, a 7 km walk, and several kids’ races with distances of 500 m, 1400 m, and 2800 m.
The event is open to athletes of all ages and categories, including youth and veterans, with free participation for young categories and visually impaired athletes. It offers a competitive atmosphere with trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers in various age groups.
The race route starts and finishes at the sports center, with hydration points along the course and a maximum duration of 2 hours for the 10 km race. The event is organized by the Centro Desportivo e Cultural de Paradela do Vouga with support from local municipalities.
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Start/finish locations: All races start and finish at the Centro Desportivo e Cultural Paradela do Vouga – Rua Central nº 1808
Start times per category/distance:
• 9:00 – Corrida Kids Benjamins (500 m)
• 9:15 – Corrida Kids Infantis (1400 m)
• 9:30 – Corrida Kids Iniciados and Juvenis (2800 m)
• 9:45 – Caminhada (7 km)
• 10:00 – Corrida (10 km)
Cut-off times: Maximum duration for the 10 km race is 2 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 24, 15:00–18:00
• October 25, 07:30–09:00
• Location: Sede C.D.C. Paradela do Vouga
Registration deadline: October 18, 2026, at 23:59
Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station with solids and liquids on the walk route; one aid station with liquids approximately halfway on the run route; final aid station at the finish area
Prizes: Trophies for the top three overall and top three in each category; monetary prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers; no prizes for the walk
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be given in case of inability to participate for reasons beyond the organization. Registrations are personal and non-transferable except for authorized cases.
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Road Running 10 km Atletas Invisuais e Acompanhantes
Walking 7 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical unisex t-shirt, bib number, and various partner and sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers and monetary prizes for top three overall male and female runners
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance coverage included for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: hydration and solid food points on walk and run courses, plus final aid station at finish
