May 1st Run 2026
Event summary
The Corrida 1º de Maio – Covilhã is a running event held on May 1, 2026, in the city center of Covilhã. It celebrates International Workers’ Day with a spirit of unity and sport.
The race offers multiple distances for various age categories, including a 9.3 km race for Juniors, Seniors, and Veterans, as well as shorter distances for younger athletes down to children born after 2018. Participation is open to both federated and non-federated athletes and the general public.
The event features individual and team classifications with trophies and medals awarded across all age groups, fostering a festive and inclusive atmosphere that combines sporting challenge with community celebration.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Corrida da Pequenada: born after 2018
• Benjamins A: born 2017-2018
• Benjamins B: born 2015-2016
• Infantis: born 2013-2014
• Iniciados: born 2011-2012
• Juvenis: born 2009-2010
• Juniores: born 2007-2008
• Seniores: born 2006 and earlier
• Veteranos I: 35-44 years
• Veteranos II: 45-54 years
• Veteranos III: 55 years and older
Start/finish locations:
• 9.3 km: Start at Vila do Carvalho, finish at Praça do Município
• 4.5 km: Start and finish at Praça do Município
• 2 km: Start at G.I.R Rodrigo, finish at Praça do Município
• 400 m (Benjamins and Pequenada): Start at Largo Infantaria 21, finish at Praça do Município
Start times per category/distance:
• 10:00 – Juniores, Seniores, Veteranos (9.3 km)
• 10:00 – Juvenis (4.5 km)
• After first finishers – Iniciados and Infantis (2 km)
• 11:30 – Benjamins A/B (400 m)
• 11:35 – Corrida da Pequenada (400 m)
Registration deadline: April 24, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Urban streets of Covilhã city center
Course format: Point-to-point and looped courses depending on distance
Race routes:
• Detailed routes for each distance provided in the regulation document
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in personalized bib
Toilets and aid station placement: 1 to 2 aid stations along the 9.3 km course
Prizes: Participation prizes for all finishers; trophies and medals for top 5 in each category and gender; team awards for best teams by gender
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib with electronic chip, participation bag, official partner gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: participation prizes for all finishers, trophies and medals for top classified athletes
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip integrated in bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all registered participants
🥤 Aid stations: 1 to 2 hydration points on the 9.3 km course