Messenger1st Memorial José Militão
Event summary
The 1st Memorial José Militão is a running event scheduled for April 4, 2026, in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal. This urban race features multiple distances tailored to different age categories, from 460 meters for the youngest to 5580 meters for seniors and veterans.
The competition welcomes both federated and popular athletes across a wide range of age groups, including children, juniors, seniors, and veterans. The race takes place on two urban circuits within the city, offering a dynamic cityscape running experience.
With individual and team classifications, trophies, and hospitality prizes for top finishers, the event fosters a competitive yet community-oriented atmosphere. All finishers receive a commemorative T-shirt, making it inclusive and celebratory for all participants.
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Start/finish locations: Praça Marquês de Pombal junto à Câmara Municipal (start), Praça Marquês de Pombal junto à Caixa Geral de Depósitos (finish)
Start times per category/distance:
• 18:30 SUB 10/ BENJAMIN A – Female, 460 m, 1 Small Lap
• 18:40 SUB 10/ BENJAMIN A – Male, 460 m, 1 Small Lap
• 19:00 SUB 12/ BENJAMIN B – Female, 860 m, 2 Small Laps
• 19:15 SUB 12/ BENJAMIN B – Male, 860 m, 2 Small Laps
• 19:30 SUB 14/ INFANTIL – Female, 1260 m, 3 Small Laps
• 19:50 SUB 14/ INFANTIL – Male, 1260 m, 3 Small Laps
• 20:10 SUB 16/ INICIADO + SUB 18/ JUVENIL – Female + Male, 2140 m, 2 Small Laps + 1 Large Lap
• 20:30 SUB 20 / SUB 23 / SENIOR / VETERANO – Female + Male, 5580 m, 1 Small Lap + 4 Large Laps
Age categories/divisions:
• SUB 10/ BENJAMIN A (2017/2018/2019)
• SUB 12/ BENJAMIN B (2015/2016)
• SUB 14/ INFANTIL (2013/2014)
• SUB 16/ INICIADO (2011/2012)
• SUB 18/ JUVENIL (2009/2010)
• SUB 20/ JUNIOR (2007/2008)
• SUB 23/ ESPERANÇAS (2004/2005/2006)
• SÉNIOR (2006 and earlier)
• VETERANO I / 35 (35-39 years)
• VETERANO II / 40 (40-44 years)
• VETERANO III / 45 (45-49 years)
• VETERANO IV / 50 (50-54 years)
• VETERANO V / 55 (55-59 years)
• VETERANOS VI / 60 (60-64 years)
• VETERANOS VII / 65 (+65 years)
Registration deadline: March 31, 2026
Bib pick-up time and location: From 17:00 on race day at secretariat near start line
Surface types: Urban streets
Course format: Circuit urban course with two loops: Small Lap (0.46 km) and Large Lap (1.34 km)
Race routes:
• Small Lap: 0.46 km circuit starting at Câmara Municipal, passing Rua Jornal do Algarve, Rua General Humberto Delgado, Avenida da República, Rua Teófilo Braga, Praça Marquês de Pombal, finishing near Caixa Geral de Depósitos
• Large Lap: 1.34 km circuit starting at Câmara Municipal, passing Rua Jornal do Algarve, Rua General Humberto Delgado, Avenida da República, Rua 25 de Abril, Avenida Ministro Duarte Pacheco, Rua Teófilo Braga, Praça Marquês de Pombal, finishing near Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Prizes:
• Individual classification trophies for 1st to 3rd place per age category
• Team classification trophies for 1st to 3rd place
• Hospitality prizes for top 3 male and female finishers in Sub20, Sub23, Senior, and Veteran categories
• T-shirt offered to all finishers
Location
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Road Running 5.58 km
Youth 2.14 km
Kids
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative T-shirt for all finishers
🏆 Trophies for individual and team classifications
🏆 Hospitality prizes for top finishers in selected categories
🛟 Medical assistance available at start/finish and on course
🛡️ Insurance: temporary personal accident insurance for non-federated athletes; federated athletes covered by their federation insurance
