Messenger2nd Grand Prix Prof. José Lourenço
Event summary
The 2nd Grande Prémio Prof. José Lourenço is a popular athletics event taking place on June 27, 2026, in Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal. It features a competitive 10 km road race and a non-competitive 6 km family walk, both starting and finishing at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Arruda dos Vinhos.
The race is open to various age categories from under 23 to over 60, with trophies awarded to top finishers overall, by age group, and for teams. The walk offers a scenic mixed surface route, while the race is held entirely on asphalt. The event promotes sport and community spirit as part of the Festival do Caracol and the local associations meeting.
Participants benefit from electronic timing for the race, hydration and nutrition points, access to municipal pool changing facilities, and commemorative medals for all finishers. The event encourages environmental responsibility and fair play, with strict rules on conduct and disqualification criteria.
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Age categories/divisions:
• MSub23 – 16 to 22 years
• MSeniores – 23 to 39 years
• M40 – 40 to 44 years
• M45 – 45 to 49 years
• M50 – 50 to 54 years
• M55 – 55 to 59 years
• M60 +
• FSub23 – 16 to 22 years
• FSeniores – 23 to 39 years
• F40 – 40 to 44 years
• F45 – 45 to 49 years
• F50 – 50 to 54 years
• F55 – 55 to 59 years
• F60 +
Start/finish locations: Pavilhão Multiusos de Arruda dos Vinhos
Start times per category/distance:
• 18:00 – Start of 10 km race
• 18:05 – Start of 6 km walk
Bib pick-up time and location: June 27, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:45 at Pavilhão Multiusos de Arruda dos Vinhos
Participants limit: 500 total participants (both modalities combined)
Registration deadline: June 21, 2026, 23:59
Surface types:
• 10 km race: Asphalt
• 6 km walk: Mixed (asphalt and dirt)
Course format: Circular routes for both race and walk
Race routes:
• 10 km race: Circular asphalt route
• 6 km walk: Circular mixed surface route, independently marked
Timing method: Electronic chip timing for 10 km race only
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Hydration and solid food at km 5 for race
• Hydration and solid food at strategic point for walk
• Final refreshment at finish line
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall male and female in 10 km race
• Trophies for top 3 in each age category for 10 km race
• Trophies for top 3 teams by sum of positions of first 3 finishers
• Trophy for team with most participants
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Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walk 6 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: participation kit with bib including electronic timing chip for 10 km race
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative medal for all finishers of race and walk
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip timing for 10 km race
🛟 Safety support: first aid teams at strategic points along the course
🛡️ Insurance: mandatory sports insurance coverage included
🥤 Aid stations: hydration and solid food at mid-point and finish line
🚿 Showers, changing rooms: access to municipal pool changing facilities between 18:30 and 21:00