Messenger6th Run City of Faro
- Sun, October 4, 2026
- Free — 15 €
- 2 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 6th Corrida Cidade de Faro is a road running event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Faro, Portugal. It features multiple races for different age groups, including a 10 km race for Sub 20 to veteran categories and shorter distances for younger athletes.
The event welcomes federated, non-federated, and foreign athletes of both sexes across various age categories from Sub 10 to Veterans VI. The 10 km race follows a round-trip asphalt circuit of approximately 10,000 meters through notable city landmarks.
The race atmosphere is inclusive, with competitions for youth and adults, and offers individual and team classifications with prizes for top finishers and teams. The event is organized in cooperation with local authorities and supported by the Associação de Atletismo de Faro and the Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 10 (2017-2019)
• Sub 12 (2015-2016)
• Sub 14 (2013-2014)
• Sub 16 (2011-2012)
• Sub 18 (2009-2010)
• Sub 20 (2007-2008)
• Sub 23 (2004-2006)
• Seniores (before 2006)
• Veterans I (35-39 years)
• Veterans II (40-44 years)
• Veterans III (45-49 years)
• Veterans IV (50-54 years)
• Veterans V (55-59 years)
• Veterans VI (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: In front of the Fórum, Av. José Maria Nunes, Faro
Start times per category/distance:
• 9:45 – Benjamins A/Sub 10 (630m)
• 9:45 – Benjamins B/Sub 12 (630m)
• 9:55 – Infantis/Sub 14 (1200m)
• 10:20 – Iniciados/Sub 16 (1700m)
• 10:20 – Juvenis/Sub 18 (1700m)
• 10:10 – Sub 20, Sub 23, Seniores, Veterans I-VI (10 km)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 3, 14:00–18:00
• October 4, 8:00–9:00
• Location: Parque de Lazer das Figuras, in front of the Fórum
Registration deadline: October 1, 2026, at 13:00 for online registrations
Surface types: Asphalt
Course format: Round-trip circuit approximately 10,000 meters
Race routes: Circuit through Faro city streets including Av. José Maria Nunes, Rotunda do teatro, Av. Calouste Gulbenkian, Rotunda do Hospital, Av. Cidade Hayward, Rotunda do Auchan, Estrada do Moinho da Palmeira, Av. Aníbal C. Guerreiro, Rotunda do IPDJ, Rua da Polícia de Segurança Pública, Rua da Trindade, Largo Pé da Cruz, Rua de Santo António, Rua Dom Francisco Gomes, Rotunda do Hotel Faro, Rua Conselheiro Bivar, Rua Infante Dom Henrique, Praça Largo de Camões, Av. prof. Dr. Adelino da Palma Carlos, Parque Lazer das Figuras
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid refreshment station at 5 km
Prizes: Prizes for the top three in each category and sex, collective prizes for the top three teams, and prizes from restaurants for the top five overall in the 10 km race.
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
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Road Running 10 km
Youth Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, t-shirt, participation medal, promotional materials
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshment at 5 km
🛟 Safety support: ambulance accompanying the race
🛡️ Insurance: temporary personal accident insurance for popular participants, sports insurance for federated athletes
🏆 Prizes: awards for top three in each category and sex, team awards, restaurant prizes for top five overall in 10 km
