MessengerFreedom Run 2026 - Cabeceiras de Basto
Event summary
The Corrida da Liberdade is a running event taking place on April 25, 2026, in Cabeceiras de Basto, Portugal. The race starts and finishes near the Mosteiro de S. Miguel, Praça da República, beginning at 9:30 AM.
It offers multiple distances for different age categories, ranging from 250 meters for the youngest participants to approximately 13 km for seniors and veterans. The event is open to both federated and non-federated athletes, with individual and team classifications.
The race features a festive and inclusive atmosphere with categories for children, juniors, seniors, and veterans, and provides well-marked courses and water stations during and after the races.
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Start/finish locations: Zona Adjacente do Mosteiro de S. Miguel, Praça da República, Cabeceiras de Basto
Start times per category/distance:
• 9:30 Benjamins A (2017 and after) – 250 meters
• 9:45 Benjamins B (2015-2016) – 500 meters
• 10:00 Infantis (2013-2014) – 1000 meters
• 10:15 Iniciados (2011-2012) – 2000 meters
• 10:30 Juvenis (2009-2010) – 3000 meters
• 11:00 Juniores (2007-2008) – 13 km
• 11:00 Seniores (1992-2006) – 13 km
• 11:00 Veteranos 35 (35-39 years) – 13 km
• 11:00 Veteranos 40 (40-44 years) – 13 km
• 11:00 Veteranos 45 (45-49 years) – 13 km
• 11:00 Veteranos 50+ (50 years and above) – 13 km
Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamins A (2017 and after)
• Benjamins B (2015-2016)
• Infantis (2013-2014)
• Iniciados (2011-2012)
• Juvenis (2009-2010)
• Juniores (2007-2008)
• Seniores (1992-2006)
• Veteranos 35 (35-39 years)
• Veteranos 40 (40-44 years)
• Veteranos 45 (45-49 years)
• Veteranos 50+ (50 years and above)
Race routes:
• Benjamins A: 250 meters around the track at Parque da Zona Adjacente do Mosteiro de S. Miguel de Refojos
• Benjamins B: 500 meters
• Infantis: 1000 meters
• Iniciados: 2000 meters
• Juvenis: 3000 meters
• Juniores, Seniores, Veteranos 35/40/45/50+: approximately 13 km with start and finish at Zona Adjacente ao Mosteiro S. Miguel de Refojos
Participants limit: 200 participants for senior and veteran races
Registration deadline: April 22, 2026, 23:59 for Juvenis, Juniores, Seniores, and Veteranos; April 22, 2026, 18:00 for Benjamins A, Benjamins B, Infantis, and Iniciados
Bib pick-up time and location: On race day, up to 30 minutes before the race
Timing method: Managed by Portimer timing team
Toilets and aid station placement: Water stations during and at the end of races; showers and changing rooms available at Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo de Cabeceiras de Basto
Prizes:
• Benjamins A, Benjamins B, Infantis, Iniciados, Juvenis: 1st place trophy, 2nd and 3rd place medals
• Juniores: monetary prizes (€30, €20, €10) plus trophies for top 3
• Seniores: monetary prizes (€100, €60, €30) for top 3
• Veteranos 35/40/45/50+: monetary prizes (€30, €20, €10) for top 3
• Team winners: monetary prizes (€100, €75, €50) for top 3 teams
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Road Running 13 km
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Benefits
🥤 Aid stations: water during and at the end of the races
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo de Cabeceiras de Basto
🏆 Trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers in individual and team categories
