MessengerNational Championships of 5km Road
Event summary
The 3rd National 5km Road Championships will take place on March 15, 2026, in Vila Real Santo António, Portugal. This road running event features a single 5 km distance, officially measured by FPA officials.
The competition is open to male and female athletes across multiple categories including Sub-18, Sub-20, Sub-23, Absolutes, Veterans, and Adapted athletes with classifications for various disability classes. Participation requires affiliation with a district or regional athletics association or federation, with specific rules for foreign athletes.
The event is integrated into the Grande Prémio da Cidade Pombalina and includes individual and team classifications, with medals and trophies awarded across all categories. The race route is mapped within Vila Real Santo António, providing a competitive and official championship atmosphere.
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Start times per category/distance:
• 09:30 Sub-18 Male
• 09:38 Sub-18 Female
• 10:15 Sub-20, Sub-23, Absolutos, Veterans and Adapted Female
• 11:00 Sub-20, Sub-23, Absolutos, Veterans and Adapted Male
Registration deadline: March 9, 2026 at 23:59 (local time)
Course format: Single 5 km road race, measured by FPA officials
Race routes: Vila Real Santo António city route as per official map
Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-18
• Sub-20
• Sub-23
• Absolutos
• Veterans (age 35+ as per WA/WMA categories)
• Adapted (various disability classes T11/12/13, T20, T37/38/T45/46, and deaf athletes)
Prizes: Medals for top 3 individuals per category and gender; medals for 4 team members and trophies for top 3 teams in Sub-18, Sub-20 to Absolutos, and Veterans categories
