MessengerLoures Festivals Run
Event summary
The 8th edition of the Corrida Festas de Loures 2026 is a 10 km road running race taking place on July 18, 2026, starting at 21:30 in Parque Adão Barata, Loures. The event welcomes both licensed and non-licensed athletes aged 18 and above, without distinction of sex or nationality.
This race is part of the 41st Troféu Corrida das Coletividades do Concelho de Loures and features a single 10 km distance on a course through Loures streets, including Avenida das Descobertas and Estrada Nacional 8. The race offers a festive atmosphere supported by local authorities and community organizations.
Participants receive a technical t-shirt, finisher medal, and other sponsor gifts, with trophies awarded to the top three in each age category. The event also provides facilities such as changing rooms and baggage storage, making it accessible and convenient for all runners.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Parque Adão Barata, Loures
Start times per category/distance: 10 km race starts at 21:30 on July 18, 2026
Cut-off times: Maximum duration of 1 hour 45 minutes; after this time, traffic will be restored and athletes must finish on their own using sidewalks
Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 17, 14:00–18:00
• July 18, 10:00–18:00
• Location: Palácio dos Marqueses da Praia e de Monforte, Loures
Participants limit: 1500
Registration deadline: July 18, 2026
Surface types: Road running on paved streets
Course format: Single 10,000 m road race
Race routes: Route starts at Parque Adão Barata, passes Rua Alfredo Duarte Pinto, Avenida das Descobertas, Estrada Nacional 8, and returns to Parque Adão Barata
Timing method: Chip timing with mandatory use of official chip and bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Water stations at 5 km and at finish line
Drop bag policy: Baggage storage (bengaleiro) available at Palácio dos Marqueses da Praia e de Monforte
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 in each age category (male and female), finisher medal for all finishers
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical unisex t-shirt, bib, chip, finisher medal, and possible sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all participants who complete the race
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing
🥤 Aid stations: water at 5 km and finish line
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at Pavilhão António Feliciano Bastos with bib access
🧳 Baggage storage available at Palácio dos Marqueses da Praia e de Monforte
🏆 Trophies awarded to top 3 finishers in each age category (male and female)
