Messenger67th Tour of the City of Funchal 2026
- Mon, December 28, 2026
- Free — 16,50 €
- 6 races
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Registration closes in 23 days 05 hours 06 min
Event summary
The 67th Volta à Cidade do Funchal is a road running event taking place on December 28, 2026, in Funchal, Madeira. It features multiple races for different age groups, including a main 5.85 km race for participants from Sub-18 to veterans.
The event is open to all athletes, including federated runners, popular runners, school groups, and military forces. It is inclusive, offering races for children, a health walk, and a wheelchair race, making it a community celebration.
The race route runs through the city streets of Funchal, starting and finishing on Avenida Sá Carneiro, with a festive atmosphere and prize ceremonies for all categories.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-10 (born 2017-2021)
• Sub-12 (born 2015-2016)
• Sub-14 (born 2013-2014)
• Sub-16 (born 2011-2012)
• Sub-18 (born 2009-2010)
• Sub-20 (born 2007-2008)
• Seniors (born 2006 and earlier)
• Veterans (35 years and older, V35 to V80)
Start/finish locations: Avenida Sá Carneiro, Funchal
Start times per category/distance:
• 18:00 – 500 m wheelchair race (non-competitive)
• 18:15 – 500 m Sub-10
• 18:25 – 775 m Sub-12
• 18:35 – 1.4 km Sub-14
• 18:45 – 2.35 km Sub-16
• 19:00 – 2.35 km Health Walk (non-competitive)
• 20:00 – 5.85 km main race (Sub-18 to veterans)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• December 20-22, 10:00-19:00
• December 23, 10:00-16:00
• December 27, 10:00-19:00
• On race day (Dec 28), 15:00-19:00 with additional fee of €2.5
• Location: Centro Cultural e de Investigação do Funchal (antigo Matadouro)
Participants limit: 8,500 athletes
Registration deadline: November 30, 2026 (online), with payment regularization until December 3, 2026
Surface types: Asphalt city streets
Course format: Point-to-point city circuit starting and finishing at Avenida Sá Carneiro
Race routes: Detailed routes for each category starting at Avenida Sá Carneiro, finishing at the same location
Timing method: Mandatory chip timing using MyLaps Sports Timing system
Prizes:
• Medals for all finishers in wheelchair and youth races
• Individual trophies for top 3 in youth and main races by category and overall
• Monetary prizes for top 12 in main race
• Team trophies for top 3 male and female teams
• Trophies for groups with most participants in main and youth races
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Road Running 5.85 km
Road Running 5.85 km Federated
Road Running 5.85 km 12 provas Madeira a Correr
Walking 2.35 km
Cadeira de Rodas
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: dorsal with chip, event T-shirt (subject to stock availability), wristbands for start boxes
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for all finishers in wheelchair and youth races, trophies for top finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing system MyLaps Sports Timing
🛟 Safety support: race accompanied by traffic police agents for athlete safety
🛡️ Insurance: all athletes covered by participation insurance
🏆 Monetary prizes for top 12 finishers in main race and trophies for teams and groups
