Messenger15th Wine and Rocha Pear Race
Event summary
The 15th Wine and Pera Rocha Race is a running event taking place on June 6, 2026, in Bombarral, Portugal. This race features a main 10 km distance along with a series of youth races ranging from 150 meters to 3,000 meters, making it accessible to runners of all ages and levels.
The event is open to both licensed and non-licensed athletes, as well as adapted sport participants, with classification categories for various age groups including juniors, seniors, and veterans. It also serves as the District Road Championship, adding competitive significance for local athletes.
Participants will enjoy a race atmosphere supported by local community and organizations, with race start and finish near the Junta de Freguesia de Bombarral e Vale Covo. The event includes team competitions, with trophies awarded to the top collective teams in both the main race and youth races, fostering a festive and inclusive environment.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Bambis (born after 2020), 150m
• Benjamins A (2017-2019), 500m
• Benjamins B (2015-2016), 1000m
• Infantis (2013-2014), 1500m
• Iniciados (2011-2012), 2000m
• Juvenis (2009-2010), 3000m
• Juniores (2007-2008), 10 km
• Seniores (2006 and before), 10 km
• Veterans (various age groups from 35+ to 65+), 10 km
Start/finish locations: Near the building of Junta de Freguesia de Bombarral e Vale Covo, Rua Luís de Camões, Bombarral
Start times per category/distance:
• Youth races (150m to 3000m): from 17:30 to 18:30
• Main 10 km race (Juniores, Seniores, Veterans): 19:00
Cut-off times: 1 hour 30 minutes for the 10 km race
Bib pick-up time and location: On June 6, 2026, from 15:00 to 17:30 at the União das Freguesias de Bombarral e Vale Covo
Participants limit: 300 athletes for the main race
Registration deadline: May 30, 2026, at 23:59
Surface types: Road course, measured 10 km for the main race
Course format: Single loop for the 10 km race; shorter loops for youth races
Timing method: Electronic timing system managed by Recorde Pessoal
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets at start/finish area and municipal pavilion
• Aid stations approximately at 3 km, 6 km, 8 km, and finish line
Prizes:
• Individual prizes for 1st to 3rd place per age group and gender except Bambis
• Collective trophies for top 10 teams in the main race and top 5 teams in youth races
• Special mementos for Bambis and adapted sport athletes
Location
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Road Running 10 km Licensed
Road Running 10 km Non-licensed
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, race insurance, access to showers, hydration points, technical sleeveless shirt (10 km), and a bottle of wine (10 km)
🏅 Finisher prize: technical sleeveless shirt and other sponsor gifts
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic timing system
🛟 Safety support: ambulances, GNR traffic control, and event medical support
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and third-party liability coverage included
🥤 Aid stations: water available at 3 km, 6 km, 8 km, and finish line
🚿 Showers available at the municipal pavilion
📸 Image rights authorized for event promotion
🏆 Prizes and trophies for individual and team classifications
