MessengerAlberto Batista International Athletics GP
- Sat, October 10, 2026
- Free — 10 €
- 2 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The XXIX Grande Prémio Internacional de Atletismo Alberto Batista is a running event taking place on October 10, 2026, in São João da Madeira, starting at 17:00. It features multiple race distances tailored to different age categories, from 650 meters for the youngest runners to 10,000 meters for juniors, seniors, and veterans.
The event is open to athletes representing clubs, schools, and other organizations, with participation conditioned by age categories and positive approval for foreign athletes. It offers competitive opportunities for a wide range of runners, including veterans who may opt to compete in senior categories.
Prizes include trophies for the top three finishers in each category and monetary awards for juniors, seniors, and veterans, with an additional prize for the absolute race record. The race is organized with official arbitration and safety measures to ensure a professional competition atmosphere.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamins Females (2015 and later) – 650 m
• Benjamins Males (2015 and later) – 650 m
• Infants Females and Males (2013 and 2014) – 1500 m
• Initiates Females and Males (2011 and 2012) – 2400 m
• Juveniles Females and Males (2009 and 2010) – 3600 m
• Juniors Females and Males (2007 and 2008) – 10,000 m
• Seniors Females and Males (2006 and earlier) – 10,000 m
• Veterans Females and Males (born 1986 or earlier) in age groups Vet-1 (35-39) to Vet-8 (70+) – 10,000 m
Start/finish locations: Mercado Municipal, São João da Madeira
Start times per category/distance:
• 17:00 – Benjamins Females (650 m)
• 17:10 – Benjamins Males (650 m)
• 17:20 – Infants Females and Males (1500 m)
• 17:40 – Initiates Females and Males (2400 m)
• 18:05 – Juveniles Females and Males (3600 m)
• 18:30 – Juniors, Seniors, Veterans Females and Males (10,000 m)
Registration deadline: October 7, 2026, at 21:00 via https://lap2go.com
Timing method: Electronic timing
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 in each category and monetary prizes for juniors, seniors, and veterans according to a defined prize table. Additional prize of €100 for absolute race record.
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds will be made if the athlete withdraws from the race. The organization is not responsible for refunds in case of cancellation or rescheduling due to force majeure events.
