Messenger21st Half of the Future Grupo Mais 2026
- Sat, November 14, 2026
- Free
- 6 races
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Registration closes in 5 days 03 hours 50 min
Event summary
The 21st Meia do Futuro Grupo Mais is a running event held on November 14, 2026, in Nazaré, Portugal. The competition starts at 15:00 from Praça Manuel de Arriaga and features multiple short-distance races for youth categories ranging from 100m to 3000m.
Open to both federated and non-federated athletes representing clubs, schools, INATEL, or participating individually. The event is part of the 50th Meia Maratona Internacional da Nazaré and welcomes all interested participants without nationality or gender restrictions.
The race courses are set along Avenida da República and Avenida Manuel Remígio (Marginal da Nazaré), with a festive atmosphere focused on youth athletics and team competition.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Bambis (2020-2025) – 100m
• SUB10 (Benjamins A) Femininos (2017-2019) – 500m
• SUB10 (Benjamins A) Masculinos (2017-2019) – 500m
• SUB12 (Benjamins B) Femininos (2015-2016) – 700m
• SUB12 (Benjamins B) Masculinos (2015-2016) – 700m
• SUB14 (Infantis) Femininos (2013-2014) – 1000m
• SUB14 (Infantis) Masculinos (2013-2014) – 1000m
• SUB16 (Iniciados) Femininos (2011-2012) – 2000m
• SUB16 (Iniciados) Masculinos (2011-2012) – 2000m
• SUB18 (Juvenis) Femininos (2009-2010) – 3000m
• SUB18 (Juvenis) Masculinos (2009-2010) – 3000m
Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Praça Manuel de Arriaga, Nazaré; all courses on Avenida da República and Avenida Manuel Remígio (Marginal da Nazaré).
Start times per category/distance:
• Bambis: 15h15
• SUB10 Femininos: 15h30
• SUB10 Masculinos: 15h30
• SUB12 Femininos: 15h40
• SUB12 Masculinos: 15h40
• SUB14 Femininos: 15h50
• SUB14 Masculinos: 16h00
• SUB16 Femininos: 16h10
• SUB16 Masculinos: 16h20
• SUB18 Femininos: 16h30
• SUB18 Masculinos: 16h30
Bib pick-up time and location: On race day between 14h00 and 15h00 at Praça Manuel de Arriaga, Nazaré, with identity verification.
Participants limit: 300
Registration deadline: November 10, 2026
Surface types: Asphalt roads along Avenida da República and Avenida Manuel Remígio.
Course format: Point-to-point or looped short courses along city avenues.
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments provided at the finish line.
Prizes: Medals for all participants; medals for 1st to 10th place in all categories except Bambis; trophies for top three teams in collective classification; prize ceremony at start/finish area around 16h45.
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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U 10 500 m
U 12 700 m
U 14 1000 m
U 16 2000 m
SUB 18 3000 m
Bambis 100 m
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and additional souvenirs/gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: participation medals for all, special medals for top 10 in each category except Bambis
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments at the finish line
🛟 Safety support: first aid provided by Nazaré Volunteer Firefighters with ambulances for rapid evacuation
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance provided free to athletes without sports insurance
📸 Photography/video coverage: event may be recorded and photographed for promotional use
