MessengerAthletics Event "Mestre de Avis" 2026
Event summary
The Mestre de Avis Athletics Race 2026 will take place on August 15, 2026, in Batalha, Leiria. This event includes a main race of approximately 10,000 meters, a youth race called Batalha Jovem, and a 6 km walking event.
The races are open to all athletes affiliated with the Portuguese Athletics Federation or participating individually or collectively. The main race features categories for Juniors, Seniors, and Veterans (M35 to M60) for both genders. The youth race includes various age groups with distances from 500 to 1,500 meters. The walking event is of moderate difficulty and guided.
All events are part of the Festas da Batalha and include team classifications, monetary prizes for the top five in the main race, trophies for youth categories, and participation prizes such as t-shirts and food. The atmosphere is community-oriented and supportive, with a focus on solidarity as registration fees support the local volunteer firefighters.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors (2007/2008)
• Sub-23 (2004, 2005, 2006)
• Seniors (1991/2003)
• Veterans M35 (35-39 years)
• Veterans M40 (40-44 years)
• Veterans M45 (45-49 years)
• Veterans M50 (50-54 years)
• Veterans M55 (55-59 years)
• Veterans M60 (60+ years)
• Youth categories Sub-10, Sub-12, Sub-14, Sub-16, Sub-18 for Batalha Jovem
Start/finish locations: Start at Campo Militar de São Jorge, finish at Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque
Start times per category/distance:
• Main race (10,000 m): 09:00
• Youth races: Sub-10 at 10:15, Sub-12 at 10:15, Sub-14 at 10:30, Sub-16 at 10:45, Sub-18 at 10:45
• Walking event (6 km): 09:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• August 14, 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00 at Posto de Turismo
• August 15 from 07:00 at Secretariado, Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque
Participant limit: 500
Registration deadline: August 11, 2026, 24:00
Course format: Point-to-point for main race; loop for walking event
Race routes: Main race route shown in annex map; walking route approximately 6 km
Timing method: Electronic timing with disposable chip provided free to athletes
Parking and shuttle details: Transport for athletes to start at 08:00 by bus from near finish area (CTT parking reserved for buses)
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 5 overall in main race; trophies for top 3 in youth categories; t-shirts and food for all participants
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 6 km
Batalha Jovem
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: t-shirts for all participants
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in each youth category
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip timing
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance provided for registered participants
🥤 Aid stations: food and refreshments provided
🚌 Transport between start and finish zones for athletes
