Messenger42nd Sinos Race
Event summary
The 42nd Corrida dos Sinos is a road running race taking place on March 29, 2026, in Mafra, Portugal. This event features a certified 15 km distance, offering a challenging and scenic course through the streets of Mafra including historic landmarks such as the National Palace of Mafra.
Open to all runners aged 18 and over, the race welcomes both federated and non-federated athletes, with age categories spanning from 18 to 60+ years. Participants can compete individually or as part of teams, with team and individual classifications available.
In addition to the main race, there is the Caminhada dos Sininhos, a non-competitive walking event of approximately 6.5 km, making the event family-friendly and inclusive. The race atmosphere combines competitive spirit with local tradition, highlighted by the symbolic awarding of the traditional Sino (bell) to all finishers.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Seniores Masculinos (18–34 years)
• Veteranos 35 (35–39 years)
• Veteranos 40 (40–44 years)
• Veteranos 45 (45–49 years)
• Veteranos 50 (50–54 years)
• Veteranos 55 (55–59 years)
• Veteranos 60 (60+ years)
• Seniores Femininos (18–34 years)
• Veteranas 35 (35–39 years)
• Veteranas 40 (40–44 years)
• Veteranas 45 (45–49 years)
• Veteranas 50 (50–54 years)
• Veteranas 55 (55–59 years)
• Veteranas 60 (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Av. Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro, Mafra (start and finish at Parque Desportivo Municipal Eng.º Ministro dos Santos athletics track)
Start times per category/distance: 10:00 for the 15 km race; 10:10 for the Caminhada dos Sininhos (6.5 km walk)
Cut-off times: Circulation restored two hours after race start; athletes remaining on course after two hours continue at their own risk
Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 28, 2026: 15:00–19:00
• March 29, 2026: 08:00–09:00
• Location: Pavilhão do Parque Desportivo Municipal, Mafra
Participants limit:
• Corrida dos Sinos: 2000
• Caminhada dos Sininhos: 2300
Registration deadline: March 22, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Road race on paved urban streets
Course format: Single loop of 15 km certified course
Race routes: Route passes through Av. Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro, R. Prof. Guilherme Assunção, Av. 25 de Abril, Terreiro D. João V with a loop around the Palácio Nacional de Mafra, various localities including Paz, Salgados, Sobreiro, Achada, and returns to the athletics track
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated with bib, personal and team classification
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Three aid stations: liquids at 5 km and 10 km, liquids and solids at finish
Prizes:
• Monetary and trophy prizes for top 3 men and women overall
• Monetary prizes for top 3 in each age category
• Trophies for top 3 male and female teams
• Trophy for largest team
• Trophy for first male and female athletes resident in Mafra for over one year
• Traditional Sino awarded to all finishers
Location
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Road Running 15 km
Road Running 6 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip, technical event t-shirt, and additional gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: traditional Sino (bell) for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results with individual and team classifications
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance with ambulances on course, police traffic control
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshments at 5 km and 10 km, liquids and solids at finish
📸 Photography and video coverage authorized for event communication
🏆 Monetary and trophy awards for overall and category winners, plus team awards
