MessengerBetween Bridges Run – Tavira 2026
- Sun, September 20, 2026
- Free — 15 €
- 2 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Corrida Entre Pontes 2026 is a running event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Tavira, Portugal. It features multiple race distances catering to various age groups, including 550m, 1,100m, 1,920m, and 10,300m races.
The event welcomes federated, non-federated, and foreign athletes of all genders, with categories ranging from SUB10 to veterans over 60 years old. The race is part of the regional athletics calendar and organized by Clube de Vela de Tavira with support from the Câmara Municipal de Tavira and technical assistance from the Associação de Atletismo do Algarve.
The courses are well marked and include liquid refreshment stations for the longest distance. The event offers individual and team trophies, monetary prizes for the top finishers in the 10,300m race, and a festive atmosphere with races for youth and adults.
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Age categories/divisions:
• SUB 10 (2017, 2018, 2019)
• SUB 12 (2015, 2016)
• SUB 14 (2013, 2014)
• SUB 16 (2011, 2012)
• SUB 18 (2009, 2010)
• SUB 20 (2007, 2008)
• SUB 23 (2004, 2005, 2006)
• Seniores (23 to 34 years)
• Veteranos I (35 to 39 years)
• Veteranos II (40 to 44 years)
• Veteranos III (45 to 49 years)
• Veteranos IV (50 to 54 years)
• Veteranos V (55 to 59 years)
• Veteranos VI (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Rua José Pires Padinha / Praça da República, Tavira
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:30 – Benjamim A/SUB 10 – 550m (1 small lap)
• 09:35 – Benjamim B/SUB 12 and Infantil/SUB 14 – 1,100m (2 small laps)
• 09:45 – Juniores/SUB 20, SUB 23, Seniores, Veteranos – 10,300m (1 large lap)
• 09:50 – Iniciado/SUB 16 and Juvenil/SUB 18 – 1,920m (1 small lap + 1 medium lap)
Cut-off times: Maximum time to finish the race is 12:30
Bib pick-up time and location: On race day from 07:30 to 09:00 at secretariat near Praça da República
Registration deadline:
• Free registration for formation categories until September 15, 13:00
• Paid registration for 10,300m race until September 15, 13:00
Surface types: Urban roads and paths including bridges
Course format: Laps of different lengths depending on category
Race routes:
• 10,300m: 1 large lap including Rua José Pires Padinha, Ponte São Domingos, and other streets
• 1,920m: 1 small lap + 1 medium lap including Ponte Santiago and Ponte Gilão
• 1,100m and 550m: small laps including Ponte Romana and Ponte Gilão
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Liquid refreshment station at approx. 5 km on 10,300m route
• Refreshments at finish line
Parking and shuttle details: Recommended parking areas shown on map
Prizes:
• Individual trophies for top 3 in each category and gender
• Monetary prizes for top 5 overall finishers in 10,300m race (both male and female)
• Special prize of 50€ for first male and female at 4.3 km mark in 10,300m race
• Team trophies for top 3 teams based on points
• Trophy for largest team
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
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Road Running 10.3 km
Kids Race
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: dorsal (bib), t-shirt, participation medal, promotional materials (for 10,300m race participants who collect bibs)
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshments at 5 km in 10,300m race and at finish line for all races
🛟 Safety support: assistance provided by Bombeiros Municipais de Tavira
🛡️ Insurance: temporary personal accident insurance for non-federated participants; federated athletes covered by their own sports insurance
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at Pavilhão Municipal Dr. Eduardo Mansinho
