Messenger5th GP Athletics "Freguesia da Erada"
- Sun, September 20, 2026
- Free — 12 €
- 4 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 5th GP Atletismo “Freguesia da Erada” is a popular running event taking place on September 20, 2026, in the parish of Erada, Covilhã. The race features a mixed course with 50% asphalt and 50% dirt trails.
Open to both federated and non-federated athletes as well as the general public, the event includes multiple categories from kids born from 2015 to veterans over 55 years old. Distances include a 350 m kids’ race, a 1,600 m race for younger categories, and a main 9 km race for juniors, seniors, and veterans.
The event offers individual and team prizes, including special awards for the largest teams, and concludes with a communal lunch, creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere for all participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Kids: Benjamins A/B and Pequenada (born from 2015)
• PTN One Mile 1,600 m: Infantis (2013/2014), Iniciados (2011/2012), Juvenis (2009/2010)
• Juniores (2007/2008)
• Seniores (2006 and earlier)
• Veteranos I (35-44 years)
• Veteranos II (45-54 years)
• Veteranos III (55+ years)
Start/finish locations: Jardim Público da Erada
Start times per category/distance:
• Prova 1 (Infantis, Iniciados, Juvenis): 09:40, 1,600 m
• Prova 2 (Benjamins A/B, Pequenada Kids): 10:00, 350 m
• Extra Caminhada: after kids race, 7,000 m
• Prova 3 (Juniores, Seniores, Veteranos I, II, III): 10:15, 9,000 m
Race routes:
• Kids 350 m
• PTN One Mile 1,600 m
• Main race 9 km with mixed surface (50% asphalt, 50% dirt)
Timing method: Chip timing applied to bibs
Toilets and aid station placement: Two aid stations on the 9 km course at km 5 and km 7; toilets and showers at Piscina da Erada
Parking and shuttle details: Parking available at Piscina da Erada and Junta de Freguesia da Erada
Bib pick-up time and location: From September 18 at the race start location (Junta de Freguesia da Erada), exact times to be defined
Prizes: Individual trophies for top 3 in each category and gender; team prizes for top 3 teams by gender; special prize for the 2 largest teams (roast piglet)
Cancellation & refund policy: No registration cancellations or refunds are accepted. The event may be canceled or postponed by the organizers due to external factors such as natural disasters, strikes, or public safety concerns.
Location
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Road Running 9 km
Road Running 1.6 km
Walking 7 km
Corrida da Pequenada
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in each category and gender, participation prizes for kids
🥤 Aid stations: 2 points on the 9 km course
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at Piscina da Erada
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all registered participants
🎽 Chip timing with bibs for accurate race timing
🍽️ Communal lunch after the race for participants
🏆 Special team prizes including roast piglet for largest teams
