MessengerGreat Prize of Athletics of Rossas
- Sat, August 8, 2026
- Free — 5 €
- 2 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 47th Grande Prémio de Atletismo de Rossas is a running event taking place on August 8, 2026, in Rossas, Arouca. It features multiple race distances tailored to different age groups, from 600 meters for young children to 7,000 meters for adults and veterans.
The event is open to athletes registered with any association in the country, including popular organizations and schools, welcoming a wide range of participants. It offers competitive races with monetary prizes for juniors, seniors, and veterans, alongside trophies and medals for all participants.
The race atmosphere is family-friendly, with categories for children and youth, and includes team classifications. The main race starts at Câmara Municipal de Arouca and finishes at Polo Escolar de Rossas, with water stations and public order support ensuring a safe and organized competition.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamins A (up to 9 years, 600 m)
• Benjamins B (10-11 years, 600 m)
• Infantis (12-13 years, 1,200 m)
• Iniciados/Juvenis (14-17 years, 2,400 m)
• Juniores/Seniores (18-39 years, 7,000 m)
• Veteranos Femininos I (40-49 years, 7,000 m)
• Veteranos Femininos II (50+ years, 7,000 m)
• Veteranos Masculinos I (40-49 years, 7,000 m)
• Veteranos Masculinos II (50+ years, 7,000 m)
Start/finish locations:
• Start main race: Câmara Municipal de Arouca
• Finish main race: Polo Escolar de Rossas
• Start young races: Polo Escolar de Rossas
Start times per category/distance:
• Benjamins A: 15:15
• Benjamins B: 15:30
• Infantis: 15:45
• Iniciados/Juvenis: 16:00
• Juniores/Seniores and Veterans: 17:00
Bib pick-up time and location: Up to 30 minutes before each race at the respective start location
Course format: Multiple laps depending on category and distance
Race routes: Main race starts at Câmara Municipal de Arouca and finishes at Polo Escolar de Rossas
Timing method: Electronic timing (implied by organizer LAP2GO services)
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Water supply during main race and at finish
• Toilets at Junta de Freguesia de Rossas
Parking and shuttle details: Transport available for athletes from Rua Dom Domingos de Pinho Brandão (650 m from finish) to start
Prizes:
• Monetary prizes for Juniores/Seniores and Veterans categories
• Trophies for top finishers in all categories
• Participation medals for all athletes
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