Messenger2nd GUIMARÃES SPRING RACE
Event summary
The 2nd Corrida da Primavera de Guimarães is a running event scheduled for March 22, 2026, in Guimarães, Portugal. It features a 10 km race for federated and non-federated athletes aged 16 and above (with written authorization for minors), as well as a non-competitive 5 km Mini Race/Walk open to all ages accompanied by an adult.
The event also includes a 3.5 km Vertical Challenge with 400 meters of positive elevation gain for athletes aged 16 and above, and a 3.5 km Interpretative Walk for all ages, both held on March 21. The race is part of the city’s celebration of spring and sustainability, coinciding with Guimarães being the European Green Capital in 2026.
With courses designed for different participation levels and a festive atmosphere, the Corrida da Primavera de Guimarães 2026 aims to be a key moment in the city’s sports calendar, welcoming athletes, families, and the community.
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Start/finish locations: Parque da Cidade Desportiva for 10 km race, Mini Race/Walk, and Run Kids; Academia de Ginástica de Guimarães for Vertical Challenge and Interpretative Walk
Start times per category/distance:
• Run Kids (400m and 800m): 09:00 on March 22
• 10 km race: 10:00 on March 22
• Mini Race/Walk 5 km: 10:15 on March 22
• Vertical Challenge 3.5 km: 16:00 on March 21
• Interpretative Walk 3.5 km: 16:15 on March 21
Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 20, 17:00–21:00 (to be confirmed)
• March 21, 10:00–18:00 at Pista Gémeos Castro
• March 21, 15:00–15:30 for Vertical Challenge bibs at Academia de Ginástica de Guimarães
• March 22, 07:30–09:00 at Pista Gémeos Castro
Participants limit:
• 10 km race: 1,350
• Mini Race/Walk 5 km: 500
• Vertical Challenge: 60
• Interpretative Walk: 66
Age categories/divisions:
• SUB 20 MAC (Males 16–19)
• SUB 20 FEM (Females 16–19)
• SENIOR MASC (Males 20–39)
• SENIOR FEM (Females 20–39)
• VET 1 MASC (Males 40–49)
• VET 1 FEM (Females 40–49)
• VET 2 MASC (Males 50–59)
• VET 2 FEM (Females 50–59)
• VET 3 MASC (Males 60–90)
• VET 3 FEM (Females 60–90)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing for 10 km race; manual timing for Vertical Challenge
Prizes: Individual and collective classifications with trophies and medals for 10 km and Vertical Challenge; no prizes for Mini Race/Walk or Run Kids
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid refreshment stations and marked courses for all events
Registration deadline: March 15, 2026
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Road Running 5 km
Walking 5 km
Sky Running Vertical Challenge
Road Running Running race + Vertical Challenge
Kids Race
Walking Interpretative
Walking 5 km + Interpretative
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib (for registrations paid by March 15), chip for 10 km race
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for 10 km race and Vertical Challenge participants
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with control points for 10 km race
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshments available
🚿 Showers available
📸 Photographic coverage
🏆 Prizes for general and age group classifications in 10 km race and Vertical Challenge
Lanche final (post-race snack) provided
