Messenger5th Run of São Lourenço
Event summary
The V Corrida de São Lourenço is a running event taking place on April 18, 2026, in Machico (Caniçal), Madeira. It features multiple race distances for different age groups, including 0.5 km for sub-10 and sub-12 categories, 1 km for sub-14 and sub-16, and a main race of 4.1 km for sub-18, sub-20, seniors, and veterans.
This event is part of the Madeira a Correr and Mini Madeira a Correr circuits, with individual and team classifications. Participation is limited to licensed athletes affiliated with AARAM, ensuring a competitive and organized race environment.
The courses run through urban streets of Caniçal and São Lourenço, finishing at the Cais, offering a community-focused and spirited atmosphere. Awards are given across all age groups and team categories, including trophies for clubs with the highest number of classified participants.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-10 (2017 to 2019)
• Sub-12 (2015 and 2016)
• Sub-14 (2013 and 2014)
• Sub-16 (2011 and 2012)
• Sub-18 (2009 and 2010)
• Sub-20 (2007 and 2008)
• Seniors
• Veterans (35 to 75+)
Start/finish locations: Start at Cais for youth races; main race starts at Estrada de São Lourenço and finishes at Cais
Start times per category/distance:
• 17:00 – Sub-10 (0.5 km)
• 17:08 – Sub-12 (0.5 km)
• 17:15 – Sub-14 and Sub-16 (1 km)
• 17:30 – Main race (Sub-18, Sub-20, Seniors, Veterans) (4.1 km)
Race routes:
• Sub-10 and Sub-12: 0.5 km from Cais along Rua do Cais, turning at 250m near Restaurante Cabrestante, back to Cais
• Sub-14 and Sub-16: 1 km from Cais along Rua do Cais, turning at 500m near sports complex Pedra D’Eira, back to Cais
• Main race: 4.1 km starting at Estrada de São Lourenço, passing through multiple streets including Rua Garcia Moniz, Rua da Pedra d’Eira, Rua da Banda do Silva, Rua de São Sebastião, Rua do Pescador, Rua da Igreja Nova, Rua da Baixinha, and Rua do Porto, finishing at Cais
Prizes: Awards for top three individual finishers in all youth categories and main race, top three teams in main race, top three by age groups in main race, and trophies for clubs with most classified participants in main and youth races
