MessengerCAIXA RACE 2026
Event summary
This running and walking event takes place on April 19, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal, offering three different distances: a 12 km race, a 5 km walk, and a 500 m kids race. The event is designed to bring together athletes of different ages and fitness levels in an urban setting.
The main race, the 12 km run, starts at CGD Campo Pequeno and finishes at CGD Expo, while both the walk and kids race start and finish at CGD Expo. The event combines competitive and recreational participation, making it suitable for both experienced runners and families.
The atmosphere focuses on participation and community, with official timing for the 12 km race and a non-competitive format for the walk and kids race.
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Age categories/divisions:
Juniors and Seniors (18–34), Vet 1 (35–39), Vet 2 (40–44), Vet 3 (45–49), Vet 4 (50–54), Vet 5 (55–59), Vet 6 (60–64), Vet 7 (65–69), Vet 8 (70+)
Start/finish locations:
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12 km Race: Start at CGD Campo Pequeno / Finish at CGD Expo
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5 km Walk: Start/Finish at CGD Expo
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500 m Kids Race: Start/Finish at CGD Expo
Start times per category/distance:
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500 m Kids Race: 09:00
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12 km Race: 09:30
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5 km Walk: 09:30
Bib pick-up time and location:
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April 17, 2026: 10:00–20:00 | CGD Campo Pequeno
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April 18, 2026: 10:00–18:30 | CGD Campo Pequeno
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April 19, 2026:
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12 km Race: CGD Campo Pequeno
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Kids Race & Walk: CGD Expo
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Race routes:
To be announced
Toilets and aid station placement:
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500 m Kids Race: water at the finish
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12 km Race: water at 5 km and at the finish
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5 km Walk: water at the finish
Prizes:
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Trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers (12 km)
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Trophies for top 3 finishers per age category (M/F)
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Trophy for the team with the highest number of participants
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Digital race diploma available after the event
Location
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Road Running 12 km Associates
Walking 5 km Associates
Kids Race 500 m Associates
Road Running 12 km Non-associates
Walking 5 km Non-associates
Kids Race 500 m Non-associates
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit (12 km race): technical t-shirt, bib with chip, finisher medal, partner offers
🎽 Athlete kit (5 km walk & 500 m kids race): technical t-shirt, bib without chip, finisher medal, partner offers
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all registered participants
🧳 Bag drop: available on race day from 08:30 to 12:00
🥤 Aid stations: water according to distance
📸 Image rights: photo and video coverage authorized upon registration
