Messenger1st Run and Walk of Montinhos dos Pegos
- Sun, October 18, 2026
- 5 € — 10 €
- 2 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 1st Montinhos dos Pegos Running and Walking event is scheduled for October 18, 2026, at the Montinhos dos Pegos Football Field in Coruche. This event features a 10 km road race and a 5 km walk, open to participants aged 16 and older for the race, and 8 and older for the walk with a guardian’s responsibility term.
The race includes multiple age categories from juniors to veterans and offers individual and team prizes. The walk is non-competitive and all walkers receive a souvenir. The event promotes a healthy lifestyle and community engagement in the region known as the World Capital of Cork.
The race day includes a briefing, live music at the finish, and a meal service, creating a festive and community-oriented atmosphere.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors – Male/Female – 16 to 19 years
• Seniors – Male/Female – 20 to 34 years
• Veterans M35/F35 – 35 to 39 years
• Veterans M40/F40 – 40 to 44 years
• Veterans M45/F45 – 45 to 49 years
• Veterans M50/F50 – 50 to 54 years
• Veterans M55/F55 – 55 to 59 years
• Veterans M60/F60 – over 60 years
Start/finish locations: Campo de Futebol dos Montinhos dos Pegos
Start times per category/distance:
• Race 10 km: 09:30
• Walk 5 km: 10:00
Bib pick-up time and location: 07:00 to 08:45 at Campo de Futebol dos Montinhos dos Pegos
Surface types: Urban and woodland areas
Course format: Road race and walk with marked course and two intermediate control points for the race
Race routes:
• Race: 10 km with liquid aid stations at km 5 and km 7.5
• Walk: 5 km (non-competitive, no classification)
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with liquids at km 5 and 7.5 for the race; liquids and fruits at finish
Prizes:
• Individual prizes for top 5 overall (male and female)
• Trophies for top 3 in each age category
• Trophy for oldest finisher (male and female)
• Team trophies for top 5 teams (based on top 3 athletes regardless of category or gender)
Registration deadline: October 11, 2026
Participants limit: Unlimited
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🥤 Aid stations: liquid hydration at km 5 and 7.5 for the race, liquids and fruits at finish
🏅 Finisher prize: souvenir for all walkers
🎽 Optional T-shirt available for purchase
12:00 meal service included in registration fee (bifana and drink)
11:30 musical entertainment at finish area
