MessengerAtlantic Run 2026
Event summary
The Corrida Atlântica Comporta – Tróia is a 15 km beach running race taking place on July 19, 2026, along the Atlantic coast of Grândola, Portugal. The race starts at Praia da Comporta and finishes at Praia Tróia-Mar in Tróia, with the entire course run on sand.
Open to all individuals aged 16 and above, the event includes individual and team competitions, where the top three finishers of each team contribute to the team classification. The race offers monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers and age categories, as well as trophies for the best teams.
The race is organized by the Municipality of Grândola and features a unique coastal route within a protected natural area, emphasizing respect for the environment. Transport options by catamaran and bus are available for participants upon request.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sénior Feminino 16–34 years
• Veterano I Feminino 35–39 years
• Veterano II Feminino 40–44 years
• Veterano III Feminino 45–49 years
• Veterano IV Feminino 50–54 years
• Veterano V Feminino 55–59 years
• Veteranos VI Feminino 60–64 years
• Veterano VII Feminino 65+ years
• Sénior Masculino 16–34 years
• Veterano I Masculino 35–39 years
• Veterano II Masculino 40–44 years
• Veterano III Masculino 45–49 years
• Veterano IV Masculino 50–54 years
• Veterano V Masculino 55–59 years
• Veterano VI Masculino 60–64 years
• Veterano VII Masculino 65+ years
Start/finish locations: Start at Praia da Comporta, finish at Praia Tróia-Mar, Tróia
Start times per category/distance: All categories start at 9:30
Cut-off times: Race closes at 12:30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 18, 15:00–19:00 at Complexo Desportivo Municipal José Afonso, Grândola
• July 19, 7:30–8:30 at Praia da Comporta
Registration deadline: July 6, 2026
Surface types: Entirely on sand
Course format: Point-to-point beach run from Praia da Comporta to Praia Tróia-Mar
Timing method: Manual and electronic passage control
Toilets and aid station placement: No aid stations on course; refreshments provided at finish
Parking and shuttle details: Catamaran transport from Setúbal Cais do Catamaran at 7:10 (fee applies), bus transport from Tróia to Comporta at 7:40 (fee applies)
Prizes: Monetary prizes and trophies for top 3 male and female overall finishers, trophies for top 3 in each age category, trophies for top 5 teams, finisher technical shirt and medal
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Trail Run 15 km
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: technical shirt, finisher medal, and other souvenirs
🛟 Safety support: medical team along the course and at finish, ambulances available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations: no aid stations on course; refreshments provided at finish
🚌 Transport between zones: optional catamaran and bus transport available for athletes at additional cost