Messenger23rd Great Prize of Athletics Feira D'Aires - Memorial Luis Filipe Branco
- Sun, September 27, 2026
- Free — 8 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 23rd Grande Prémio de Atletismo Feira D’Aires – Memorial Luis Filipe Branco is a running event taking place on September 27, 2026, at the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora D’Aires in Viana do Alentejo, Évora. It features multiple race distances including a main 10 km race, as well as shorter races for youth categories and an 8.5 km guided walk.
The competition is open to both federated and non-federated athletes across various age groups from Benjamins to Veterans. The event honors the memory of Luís Filipe Martins Branco and promotes local heritage and sports participation.
The race atmosphere includes competitive races for all ages and a commemorative walk, with awards and prizes for top finishers, making it a community-focused and inclusive event.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamins A (2017-2019)
• Benjamins B (2015-2016)
• Infantis (2013-2014)
• Iniciados (2011-2012)
• Juvenis (2009-2010)
• Juniores (2007-2008)
• Seniores (2006 and earlier)
• Veteranas F35 (35-39 years)
• Veteranas F40 (40-44 years)
• Veteranas F45 (45-49 years)
• Veteranas F50 (50-54 years)
• Veteranas F55 (55+ years)
• Veteranos M35 (35-39 years)
• Veteranos M40 (40-44 years)
• Veteranos M45 (45-49 years)
• Veteranos M50 (50-54 years)
• Veteranos M55 (55-59 years)
• Veteranos M60 (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora D’Aires, Viana do Alentejo
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:30 – Main race (Juvenis to Veterans) – 10 km
• 09:30 – Caminhada Luís Filipe Branco (guided walk) – 8.5 km
• 09:35 – Benjamins A – 0.5 km
• 09:40 – Benjamins B – 1 km
• 09:50 – Infantis – 1.5 km
• 10:00 – Iniciados – 2 km
Registration deadline: September 22, 2026, 23:59 for main race; September 23, 2026, 17:00 for walk
Course format: Multiple courses:
• Course A: ~500 meters
• Course B: ~1000 meters
• Course C: ~3000 meters
• Course D: 10,000 meters
• Walk course: ~8 km
Race routes: Courses marked with vertical signs; Course D includes at least 2 intermediate aid stations
Toilets and aid station placement: At least 2 aid stations on 10 km course
Prizes: Medals for all youth runners in Benjamins, Infantis, and Iniciados; trophies/medals for top 3 Juvenis; commemorative gifts and monetary prizes for top 3 in each main race category; monetary prizes for top 5 overall and top 3 local athletes
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Corrida Principal 10 km
Youth Race
Walking 8.5 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for youth categories, trophies and commemorative gifts for main race top finishers
🛟 Safety support: paramedic support by Volunteer Firefighters of Viana do Alentejo and traffic safety by GNR
🛡️ Insurance: sports insurance provided by the organization
🥤 Aid stations: at least two intermediate aid stations on the 10 km course
🚿 Showers available at the Municipal Pavilion of Viana do Alentejo from 10:00 to 13:00
