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Event summary
The Corrida da Mulher – 1st edition is a running and walking event taking place on March 8, 2026, at Praia de Mangualde, Mangualde, Viseu. It features a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, open to participants aged 16 and above for the race, and 6 and above for the walk.
The event is organized by the 1ª Companhia de Guias de Mangualde in partnership with the Câmara Municipal de Mangualde. It promotes sport and healthy living habits, with a route through the streets of Mangualde, starting and finishing at Avenida Senhora do Castelo. The race course is of medium difficulty and includes two laps for the 10 km race.
Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations to support the Centro Social e Cultural da Paróquia de Mangualde, and part of the registration fees will help acquire wheelchairs for the institution. The event offers a festive and community-oriented atmosphere with awards for top finishers in each age category.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub 23 (16-22 years)
• Séniores (23-29 years)
• V30 (30-39 years)
• V40 (40-49 years)
• V50 (50-59 years)
• V60 (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Avenida Senhora do Castelo, Praia de Mangualde, Mangualde
Start times per category/distance:
• 10 km race: 10:00
• 5 km walk: 10:15
Cut-off times:
• 10 km race: 2h30
• 5 km walk: 2h
Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 7, 2026, 15:00–18:00 at Câmara Municipal de Mangualde
• March 8, 2026, 08:00–09:00 at Praia de Mangualde parking area
Surface types: Urban streets of Mangualde
Course format: Loop course of 5 km, two laps for the 10 km race
Race routes: Start at Cimo da Av. Nossa Senhora do Castelo, passing Rua 1º de Maio, Jardim do Rossio, Rua do Grémio, Rua Dr Almeida, Rua José Maria de Almeida, subida estádio, Rua Luís de Camões, Rua Tojal D’anta, Av Sra do Castelo
Timing method: Electronic chip timing for the 10 km race; no timing for the walk
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid refreshment stations during and after the race
Prizes: Medals for top 3 in each male and female age category; acrylic trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: dorsal with chip (race), dorsal without chip (walk), technical t-shirt, finisher medal
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and technical t-shirt for all participants
⏱️ Timing + live results for 10 km race via electronic chip
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshments during and after the race
🚿 Showers available at Mangualde stadium after the event
🛡️ Optional personal accident insurance available for purchase
🏆 Awards for top 3 finishers in each age category and overall
