Messenger10th Great Prize of Vale Grande 2026
Event summary
The 10th Grande Prémio do Vale Grande 2026 is a road running event taking place on October 5, 2026, in Odivelas, Portugal. The race offers a 10 km distance, along with additional 5 km runs, a children’s race called Corrida do Valentim with various age categories, and a walking event.
Open to participants of all ages and both sexes, with a maximum of 1000 participants allowed. The event features a festive atmosphere with a traditional post-race gathering including food and drinks. The race is organized by Associação Vale Grande and Câmara Municipal de Odivelas, with support from local authorities.
Participants can enjoy a well-supported course with multiple hydration stations and a technical athlete kit including a t-shirt, bib, chip timing for the 5 km and 10 km races, and medals for all finishers.
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Start/finish locations: All races start and finish at Associação Vale Grande headquarters, Rua São Domingos nº 205, 1675-253 Pontinha, Odivelas
Start times per category/distance:
• Corrida do Valentim: 09:00
• 10 km race: 09:45
• 5 km race: 09:50
• Walking event: 09:55
Participant limit: 1000 participants maximum
Registration deadline: October 2, 2026 at 23:59
Timing method: RFID chip timing for 5 km and 10 km races
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Three hydration stations on the 10 km course (approx. at 3 km, 5.3 km, and 8.2 km)
• One hydration station on the 5 km and walking course (approx. at 3 km)
• Final aid station with water, isotonic drinks, and fruit
Bib pick-up time and location:
• To be defined at Werun facilities
• On race day from 07:30 to 09:00 at Associação Vale Grande
Prizes:
• Monetary prizes and trophies for top 3 male and female finishers in the 10 km race
• Trophies for top 3 in each age category in the 10 km race
• Trophies and sponsor gifts for top 5 male and female finishers in the 5 km race
• Team trophies for top 5 teams in the 10 km race
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Road Running 5 km
Walking 5 km
Corrida do Valentim
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical unisex t-shirt (optional for walking), bib, chip for 5 km and 10 km races, medal for all finishers
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all participants who finish
⏱️ Timing + live results via RFID chip for 5 km and 10 km races
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance available during start, course, and finish
🥤 Aid stations: water, isotonic drinks, and fruit at multiple points and finish line
📸 Image rights authorized for event promotional use
