Messenger32nd Circuit of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Event summary
The 32nd Circuito do Imaculado Coração de Maria is a running event taking place on November 29, 2026, in Funchal at Imaculado Coração de Maria. It features a main race of 3.8 km for athletes from sub-18 to veterans, as well as shorter races for younger age groups.
The event is open to federated athletes with regularized status and is part of the Madeira a Correr and Mini Madeira a Correr circuits, offering both individual and team classifications. The race route includes urban streets around the church and nearby roads, providing a community atmosphere.
There are races for various youth categories, making it inclusive for younger athletes, and the event concludes with an awards ceremony recognizing individual and team performances across all age groups.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-10 (2018-2020)
• Sub-12 (2016-2017)
• Sub-14 (2014-2015)
• Sub-16 (2012-2013)
• Sub-18 and older (2011 or before) including veterans
Start/finish locations: Start at Azinhaga da Penha de França (Redondo), finish at Igreja do Imaculado Coração de Maria
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Main race 3.8 km (sub-18 to veterans)
• 09:40 – 0.5 km race (sub-10 and sub-12)
• 09:45 – 1 km race (sub-14 and sub-16)
Race routes:
• Main race: from Azinhaga da Penha de França along Rua da Levada de Santa Luzia, turning before Rua Pedro José de Ornelas and Estrada luso Brasileira, returning to finish at Igreja do Imaculado
• Youth races: shorter routes starting and finishing near Igreja do Imaculado and Azinhaga da Penha de França
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 individual finishers in main race
• Awards for top 3 teams in main race
• Awards for top 3 in age categories (sub-18, sub-20, sub-23, seniors, veterans 35 to 75+)
• Awards for top 3 in youth categories (sub-10, sub-12, sub-14, sub-16)
• Trophy for winning youth team classification
• Trophy for club with most classified participants in main and youth races
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
