Messenger8th GP da Mendiga 2026
- Sun, November 29, 2026
- Free — 12 €
- 6 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 38th Mendiga Grand Prix is a running event taking place on November 29, 2026, in Mendiga, Porto de Mós. It features two main race distances: 10 km and 15 km, open to athletes of all genders and ages with good health and physical condition.
The 15 km race includes multiple age categories for both men and women, while the 10 km race is a single race without age group prizes. There is also a youth race for various age groups and a non-competitive 5 km rural walk, making the event inclusive for different levels and ages.
The event offers trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers and teams, with a festive atmosphere including traditional post-race meals and shower facilities for participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• 15km Men: Seniors (born 2009 and earlier), Vet.M. 35 (35-39), Vet.M. 40 (40-44), Vet.M. 45 (45-49), Vet.M. 50 (50-54), Vet.M. 55 (55-59), Vet.M. 60 (60-64), Vet.M. 65+ (65 and older)
• 15km Women: Seniors (born 2008 and earlier), Vet.F. 35 (35-39), Vet.F. 40 (40-44), Vet.F. 45 (45-49), Vet.F. 50+ (50 and older)
Start/finish locations: At the A.R.C.D. Mendiga grounds
Start times per category/distance:
• Juvenile races (Bambis, Benjamins A & B, Infantis, Iniciados): 10:00
• Walk (5 km): 11:10
• Main races (10 km and 15 km): 11:00
Cut-off times:
• 15 km: 2 hours
• 10 km: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course format: Single race for all age categories in 10 km and 15 km distances
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations will be set up along the course
Prizes:
• 15 km: Monetary prizes and trophies for top 10 men and women, trophies for top 3 teams, top 3 in each age category, oldest finisher, and top 3 from local parish and municipality
• 10 km: Monetary prizes and trophies for top 3 men and women, trophies for top 3 teams
• Monetary prize of €100 for the team with the most registered athletes in 10 km and 15 km races
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
get directionsRaces
Country Walk 5 km
Kids Race
Grand Prix 15 km ADAL Federated
Grand Prix 15 km ADAL Não Federado
Grand Prix 10 km ADAL Federated
Grand Prix 10 km ADAL Não Federado
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers and teams
🥤 Aid stations: hydration stations along the course
🚿 Showers: available in nearby bathing facilities after the race
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for participants up to 70 years old
🍽️ Post-race meal: traditional lunch available for purchase at the venue
