MessengerRun for Diabetes 2026
- Sat, November 28, 2026
- 6 € — 11 €
- 2 races
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Price increases in 15 days 09 hours 03 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Corrida Pela Diabetes 2026 is a running event taking place on November 28, 2026, in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. It features two races: a non-competitive 5 km walk starting at 18:00 and a competitive 10 km run starting at 19:00, both beginning and ending at Praça 25 de Abril.
The 10 km race is open to athletes aged 18 and over, while the walk is open to all ages. The event is organized by Associação Cultural Desportiva e Recreativa Arneirense, Unidade Local de Saúde do Oeste, and the Municipality of Caldas da Rainha, with technical management by Recorde Pessoal. It celebrates physical activity as a key factor in diabetes control and takes place at night through the illuminated streets of the city, creating a festive atmosphere.
The event includes individual and team classifications for the 10 km race with various age categories and awards for top finishers. The walk is non-competitive and does not have classifications.
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Start/finish locations: Praça 25 de Abril, Caldas da Rainha
Start times per category/distance:
• Caminhada 5Km: 18:00
• Corrida pela Diabetes 10Km: 19:00
Registration deadline: November 22, 2026 or until registrations are full
Race routes:
• Caminhada 5Km: Praça 25 de Abril → Avenida 1º de Maio → Rua da Estação → Rua Professor Manuel José António → Rotunda dos Arneiros → Rua Manuel Mafra → Largo Frederico Pinto Basto → Rua Augusto Saudade e Silva → Rua Sebastião de Lima → Praça 5 de Outubro → Calçada da Praça 5 de Outubro → Largo Conde Fontalva → N8 → Rua Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro → Centro de Artes → Rua Dr Ilídio Amado → Rua Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro → Parque D. Carlos I → Largo Rainha D. Leonor → Hospital Termal Rainha D. Leonor → Rua de Camões → Rua Heróis da Grande Guerra → Rua Engº Duarte Pacheco → Praça 25 de Abril
• Corrida 10Km: Same route as 5Km plus a second lap from Praça 25 de Abril back through the same streets to finish at Praça 25 de Abril
Timing method: Electronic chip timing incorporated in the bib for the 10Km race
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid aid station at the end of the walk and at 5Km of the run; solid aid station at the end of both events
Bib pick-up time and location: Câmara Municipal das Caldas da Rainha
• November 27, 10:00–18:00
• November 28, 10:00–17:00
Prizes: Trophies and vouchers for top 3 male and female finishers in the 10Km race by general classification
Cancellation & refund policy: The event may be canceled at any time due to natural causes or safety concerns. In such cases, the organization will propose a new date within 30 days and participants can choose to keep their registration or receive a refund.
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: unisex technical t-shirt, bib with timing chip for the 10Km race
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies and vouchers for top finishers in the 10Km race
⏱️ Electronic chip timing for the 10Km race
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshment at 5Km of the run and at the end of the walk; solid refreshments at the end of both events
