Messenger35th Run Mar Azul
- Sun, August 2, 2026
- Free
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The XXXV Corrida Mar Azul is a beach running race taking place on August 2, 2026, on Ilha de Tavira, Portugal. The event features distances of 2,000 meters for younger age groups and 5,000 meters for older categories, all run entirely on sand.
The race is open to all athletes, both federated and popular, across multiple age categories from children born in 2013 to veterans over 55 years old. It offers individual and team competitions with medals and trophies awarded.
The race atmosphere is inclusive and community-oriented, with a focus on promoting athletics practice. The event is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Tavira and includes prize ceremonies shortly after the races.
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Start/finish locations:
• Infantis e iniciados – Terra Estreita
• Restantes escalões – Praia do Barril
• Chegada – Praia Ilha de Tavira
Start times per category/distance:
• Infantis e Iniciados – 11:00
• Restantes escalões – 11:30
Bib pick-up time and location: From 10:00 at the respective start locations
Age categories/divisions:
• SUB14 / Infantis (born 2013 and 2014)
• SUB16 / Iniciados (born 2011 and 2012)
• SUB18 / Juvenis (born 2009 and 2010)
• SUB20 / Juniores (born 2007 and 2008)
• Seniores (born 2006 and earlier)
• Veteranos 1º escalão (35 to 44 years)
• Veteranos 2º escalão (45 to 54 years)
• Veteranos 3º escalão (55 years and older)
Race routes:
• 2,000 meters for Infantis and Iniciados
• 5,000 meters for all other categories
Prizes:
• Individual medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place by category and sex
• Team trophies for 1st to 3rd place
• Trophies for oldest and youngest male and female athletes
• Trophy for the largest team
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
