MessengerInternational Grand Prix of Rio Maior in Walking
Event summary
The 33rd Grande Prémio Internacional de Rio Maior em Marcha is a race walking event taking place on May 16, 2026, in Rio Maior, Portugal. It features multiple distances including 2 km, 5 km, 10 km, and 20 km races, with categories for youth, juniors, seniors, and veterans.
This event is part of the World Race Walking Tour by World Athletics and holds a Gold Level RW Event status, attracting both national and international athletes. The race is held on a 1,000-meter circuit around the Jardim Municipal de Rio Maior, with start and finish at Rua João Ferreira da Maia.
The competition welcomes all athletes and clubs, whether federated or not, with specific time criteria for participation in the international 20 km and 10 km races. The event includes team classifications and offers a festive atmosphere with multiple race categories for different age groups.
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Start/finish locations: Circuit of 1,000 meters around Jardim Municipal de Rio Maior, start and finish at Rua João Ferreira da Maia
Start times per category/distance:
• 15:30 – Marcha Jovem de Promoção 2 km (Benjamins, Infantis, Iniciados, M/F)
• 16:00 – Légua de Marcha de Promoção 5 km (Juvenis, Juniores, Seniores, Veteranos, M/F)
• 18:00 – 20 km Femininos Internacional
• 18:12 – 20 km Masculinos Internacional
• 10 km Juniores Femininos and Masculinos (Prova Extra, invited athletes only)
Registration deadline: April 30, 2026
Surface types: 1,000-meter circuit on city streets, closed to traffic
Course format: Loop circuit
Toilets and aid station placement: Refreshment stations during and at the end of races
Prizes: Medals for all finishers; medals for top 3 in each category; monetary prizes for 20 km Portuguese and International races; trophies for top 3 teams in promotion races