Messenger9th Run of the Caminho de Ferro do Monte
Event summary
The IX Corrida do Caminho de Ferro do Monte is a running event scheduled for May 10, 2026, in Funchal / Monte. It features three race distances: a short 1 km, a medium 2.5 km, and a long 3.911 km course.
The races are open to athletes affiliated with AARAM, covering categories from sub-18 to veterans. The event includes individual classifications by sex for all distances and additional team and age group classifications for the longest race.
The courses start at the old Caminho do Comboio (Rua do Pombal) and finish at different locations, including Levada de Santa Luzia, Monte (Atalhinho), and Hotel do Terreiro da Luta, offering a scenic and historic route. The race atmosphere is competitive and organized under official athletics regulations.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-18 to veterans (athletes born in 2010 or earlier)
Start/finish locations:
• Start: antigo Caminho do Comboio (Rua do Pombal)
• Finish short course (1 km): Levada de Santa Luzia
• Finish medium course (2.5 km): Monte (Atalhinho)
• Finish long course (3.911 km): Hotel do Terreiro da Luta
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 for all distances
Registration deadline: May 6, 2026
Prizes:
• Short and medium courses: prizes for top 3 individual overall by sex
• Long course: prizes for top 3 individual overall by sex, top 3 teams, and top 3 by age group
Timing method: Mandatory use of race bib with chip
Location
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Road Running 3.9 km
Road Running 1 km
Road Running 2.5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: race bib with chip
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
🛟 Safety support: medical coverage for first aid and police presence
🛡️ Insurance: participation insurance included
🧖 Massage, post-race meals: lunch convivium after the race
🏆 Trophies or podium awards for top finishers and teams
