Messenger1st Solidarity Run and Walk - Running for Everyone
- Sun, October 18, 2026
- Free — 8 €
- 3 races
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Registration closes in 32 days 01 hours 18 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 1st Solidarity Race – Run for All will take place on October 18, 2026, in Alcáçovas, Viana do Alentejo. This event features a mixed circuit 10 km race open to juniors through veterans, a 10 km walking march, and various youth races with shorter distances.
Open to all participants, federated or not, with individual or collective representation, requiring registration. The event promotes solidarity and social inclusion, supporting the Associação Terra Mãe in the fight against poverty and social exclusion.
The race and walk start near Jardim Público das Alcáçovas, with youth races following shortly after. The event offers a festive and inclusive atmosphere with trophies and finisher souvenirs awarded during a communal lunch.
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Start/finish locations: Jardim Público das Alcáçovas
Start times per category/distance:
• Main race (Juniors, Seniors, Veterans) 10 km: 09:30
• Walking march 10 km: 09:35
• Youth races (various distances): from 09:40
Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamins A (2017-2019)
• Benjamins B (2015-2016)
• Infantis (2013-2014)
• Iniciados (2011-2012)
• Juvenis (2009-2010)
• Juniores (2007-2008)
• Seniores (2006 and earlier)
• Veterans M35/F35 (35-39 years)
• Veterans M40/F40 (40-44 years)
• Veterans M45/F45 (45-49 years)
• Veterans M50/F50 (50-54 years)
• Veterans M55/F55 (55-59 years)
• Veterans M60/F60 (60-64 years)
• Veterans M65/F65 (65-69 years)
• Veterans M70/F70 (70+ years)
Registration deadline: October 13, 2026, 23:59
Bib pick-up time and location: From 08:00 on race day at Jardim Público das Alcáçovas; also available the day before until 17:00 at Junta de Freguesia de Alcáçovas
Surface types: Mixed circuit (urban and rural paths)
Course format: Mixed circuit for main race and walking march; urban circuits for youth races
Race routes:
• Main race: 10 km circuit around Alcáçovas
• Walking march: 10.22 km PR3 VNT Alcáçovas Outdoor Trails
• Youth races: 300 m to 1 km urban circuits
Toilets and aid station placement: Two water stations on main race and walking march routes; additional stations if temperature is high
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall and top 3 per age category; finisher souvenirs for all participants; awards ceremony during lunch
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 10 km
Kids Race
Optional Extras
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: souvenir for all participants given at finish line
🥤 Aid stations: two water stations on main race and walking march routes, with possible additional stations if temperature is high
🚿 Access to municipal swimming pools for bathing from 10:00 to 13:00
🏆 Trophies awarded to top 3 overall and top 3 per age category during lunch ceremony
