Messenger8th Edition São João da Degola
- Sun, August 23, 2026
- Free — 14 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 8th Edition of the São João da Degola Run and Walk will take place on August 23, 2026, at Largo São João da Degola in Manta Rota, Vila Nova de Cacela. This event features a 10 km run and a 7 km walk with a technical route including boardwalks, dirt, asphalt, and sand.
Open to federated and non-federated athletes of all genders and ages, with age categories from under 23 to over 65. The race has a 2-hour time limit and is part of the local festivities of São João da Degola, offering a festive atmosphere.
The event includes symbolic prizes for the top three overall finishers and age group winners in the run, with a finisher prize for all run participants. The walk does not have prizes but includes a technical T-shirt for participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 23 Male and Female (16-22)
• Seniors Male and Female (23-34)
• Veterans I Male and Female (35-39)
• Veterans II Male and Female (40-44)
• Veterans III Male and Female (45-49)
• Veterans IV Male and Female (50-54)
• Veterans V Male and Female (55-59)
• Veterans VI Male and Female (60-64)
• Veterans VII Male and Female (65+)
Start/finish locations: Largo São João da Degola, Manta Rota, Vila Nova de Cacela
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 for all participants
Cut-off times: 2 hours for the race
Bib pick-up time and location: On race day from 07:30 to 08:45 at Largo São João da Degola
Registration deadline: August 18, 2026 at 23:59 (local time)
Participants limit: Unlimited, but only the first 400 confirmed and paid registrations receive souvenirs and technical T-shirts
Surface types: Boardwalks, dirt, asphalt, and sand
Course format: Out and back circuit
Race routes:
• Run: 10 km
• Walk: 7 km
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid aid stations at 4.57 km (shared by run and walk) and at 7.5 km (run only)
Prizes:
• Symbolic prizes for top 3 overall male and female finishers
• Symbolic prizes for top 3 in each age group male and female
• Finisher prize for all run participants
• No prizes for the walk
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Road Running 10 km Federated
Walk and Stroll 7 km
Road Running 10 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical T-shirt for walk participants
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshments at 4.57 km (run and walk) and 7.5 km (run only)
🛡️ Insurance: sports insurance provided for all participants
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher prize for all run participants
🏆 Prizes: symbolic prizes for top 3 overall and age group finishers in the run
