Messenger31st City Run | Vendas Novas
Event summary
The 31st Corrida da Cidade Vendas Novas is a road running event taking place on May 16, 2026, at the Estádio Municipal in Vendas Novas, Évora. The event features races of 10 km, 5 km, a youth race with various short distances, and a 4 km walk.
Open to both popular and federated male and female athletes, including minors with parental consent for the 5 km race. The 10 km race includes multiple age categories from juniors to veterans, with individual and team classifications. The event offers trophies, monetary prizes, and commemorative items, creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere for all ages.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors (born 2007/2008)
• Seniors (born 2006 up to 34 years old)
• Veterans 1 (35-39 years)
• Veterans 2 (40-44 years)
• Veterans 3 (45-49 years)
• Veterans 4 (50-54 years)
• Veterans 5 (55-59 years)
• Veterans 6 (60-64 years)
• Veterans 7 (65+ years)
• Absolutos Masculinos (5 km race)
• Absolutos Femininos (5 km race)
Start/finish locations: Estádio Municipal de Vendas Novas
Start times per category/distance:
• 10 km race: 20:30
• 5 km race: 20:30
• Caminhada (4 km walk): 19:30
• Youth races: between 18:30 and 19:15 depending on age group
Cut-off times: Arrival control closes at 21:45 for 10 km and 5 km races
Bib pick-up time and location: May 16 from 14:00 at the race start location
Surface types: Road
Course format: 10 km race on road; 5 km race on road circuit with 1 lap; 4 km walk; youth races on athletics track
Race routes: 10 km and 5 km on road; youth races on athletics track
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at mid-point and finish for 10 km; at finish for 5 km
Prizes: Trophies or medals for top 3 by category and sex; monetary prizes for 10 km race (total €4,590); T-shirts; “Bifana de Vendas Novas” and drink at finish
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Road Running 5 km
Walk 4 km
Youth
Kids
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: T-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: medal or trophy for top 3 by category and sex
🥤 Aid stations: hydration at mid-point and finish for 10 km, at finish for 5 km
🛟 Safety support: accompanied by Vendas Novas Volunteer Firefighters throughout the course
🚿 Showers: available at Parque Desportivo near finish
🏆 Prizes: monetary awards for 10 km race winners, trophies, and commemorative items
🍽️ Food and drink: “Bifana de Vendas Novas” and a drink at finish for all participants