Messenger43rd INTERNATIONAL RUN 1st OF MAY
Event summary
The 43rd Corrida Internacional 1º de Maio is a road running event taking place on May 1, 2026, in Lisbon. It features a 15 km race starting at 10:00 from Estádio 1º de Maio – INATEL and a non-competitive 4 km mini-race starting at 10:30 from Alameda D. Afonso Henriques.
The 15 km race is open to all runners aged 18 and over, federated or not, with multiple age categories for men and women. The mini-race is open to participants aged 14 and above. The event includes team competitions and awards trophies to top individuals and teams.
The courses traverse iconic avenues and squares of Lisbon, offering a scenic urban running experience. The race atmosphere is traditional and competitive, gathering over a thousand athletes annually.
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Start/finish locations: 15 km race starts and finishes at Estádio 1º de Maio – INATEL; 4 km mini-race starts at Alameda D. Afonso Henriques and finishes at Parque de Jogos 1º de Maio
Start times per category/distance:
• 15 km race: 10:00
• 4 km mini-race: 10:30
Cut-off times: Maximum duration of 2 hours for the 15 km race
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 29, 10:00–18:30 at Xistarca, Calçada da Tapada, 71 A, Lisboa
• April 30, 10:00–20:00 at Estádio 1º Maio, INATEL, Lisboa
• May 1, 08:00–09:00 at Estádio 1º Maio, INATEL, with an additional cost
Participants limit:
• 15 km race: 1500
• 4 km mini-race: 500
Registration deadline: April 29, 2026
Surface types: Road running on urban paved streets and avenues
Course format: Point-to-point urban courses through Lisbon avenues and squares
Race routes:
• 15 km: Estádio 1º Maio – INATEL, Av. Rio de Janeiro, Av. do Brasil, Campo Grande, Entrecampos, Av. da República, Praça Duque de Saldanha, Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, Marquês de Pombal, Av. da Liberdade, Praça dos Restauradores, Rossio, Rua do Ouro, Praça do Comércio, Rua da Prata, Praça da Figueira, Rua Dom Duarte, Martim Moniz, Rua da Palma, Av. Almirante Reis, Praça do Areeiro, Av. João XXI, Av. de Roma, Praça de Alvalade, Av. da Igreja, Av. Rio de Janeiro, Estádio 1º de Maio – INATEL
• 4 km mini-race: Alameda D. Afonso Henriques, Av. Almirante Reis, Praça do Areeiro, Av. João XXI, Av. Roma, Praça de Alvalade, Av. Rio de Janeiro, Parque de Jogos 1º de Maio
Timing method: Chip timing for 15 km race
Toilets and aid station placement:
• 15 km race: liquid aid stations approximately at 6 km and 11 km, liquid and solid at finish
• 4 km mini-race: liquid and solid aid at finish
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 in each male and female age category
• Trophies for top 3 teams (5 first finishers)
• Medals for all finishers
Location
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Road Running 15 km
Walk 4 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: unisex t-shirt, bib number, chip (15 km race only)
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and downloadable participation diploma
⏱️ Timing + live results for 15 km race via chip timing
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance during event, traffic control by PSP
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for registered participants
🥤 Aid stations: liquid aid at 6 km and 11 km for 15 km race, liquid and solid at finish; liquid and solid at finish for 4 km mini-race
