MessengerContinental Christmas Grand Prix
- Sun, December 20, 2026
- 3 € — 15 €
- 3 races
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Price increases in 10 days 15 hours 17 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The Continental Grande Prémio de Natal is a road running event taking place on December 20, 2026, in Lisbon. It features a 10 km race, a 4 km walk, and various youth races with distances adjusted by age.
The main 10 km race starts at Avenida Lusíada and finishes at Praça Marquês de Pombal, open to participants aged 18 and over. The walk and youth races have different start points but share the same finish line. The event is known for its festive atmosphere during the Christmas season and its easy course through Lisbon’s main streets.
Participants receive a technical race t-shirt, personalized bib, timing, and refreshments. The event includes multiple age categories and offers trophies for top finishers in overall and age groups.
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Start/finish locations:
• 10 km race start: Avenida Lusíada (near Hospital Lusíadas), finish: Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo – Praça Marquês de Pombal
• 4 km walk start: Campo Grande (near Museu de Lisboa), finish: Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo – Praça Marquês de Pombal
• Youth races start: various locations, finish: Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo – Praça Marquês de Pombal
Start times per category/distance:
• 10 km race: 10:00 (two waves, 10:00 and 10:05)
• 4 km walk: 10:40
• Youth races: from 9:40 to 10:00 depending on age group
Cut-off times: 1 hour 45 minutes for each participant to complete their race
Bib pick-up time and location: December 17-19, 2026, from 10:00 to 20:00 at Loja Decathlon Amadora
Participants limit: 8,000 total participants
Registration deadline: December 16, 2026
Surface types: Road running on paved city streets
Course format: Point-to-point urban course through Lisbon’s main avenues
Race routes:
• 10 km race: Avenida Lusíada, Avenida Marechal Teixeira Rebelo, Estrada da Correia, Rua Maria Brown, Largo da Luz, Travessa da Luz, Rua Fernando Namora, Rua Professor Vieira de Almeida, Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, Rua Francisco Stromp, Rua Cipriano Dourado, Avenida Marechal Craveiro Lopes, Campo Grande, Avenida da República, Saldanha, finishing at Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo
• 4 km walk and youth races: Campo Grande, Avenida da República, finishing at Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• 10 km race: aid stations at 5 km and finish
• Walk and youth races: aid station at finish
Drop bag policy: Paid cloakroom service available at start and finish zones
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female overall and age group winners in the 10 km race. No prizes for walk participants.
Cancellation & refund policy: In case of event cancellation due to external factors, all registered participants will be transferred to the next edition. No refunds are provided. Registration transfers to another athlete are allowed until December 4, 2026.
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Continental Grande Prémio de Natal
Continental Grande Prémio de Natal Jovem
Walking
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical long-sleeve t-shirt, personalized bib with name and start slot
🏅 Finisher prize: participation gift at finish
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with split times at 5 km and finish
🛟 Safety support: medical teams, ambulances, and first aid tents at start, finish, and along course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance with coverage for death or permanent disability (€28,000) and medical expenses (€4,000)
🥤 Aid stations: water and refreshments at 5 km and finish for 10 km race; at finish for walk and youth races
🧳 Paid cloakroom service at start and finish with transport of belongings
📸 Image rights ceded to organizers for event promotion
