39th Manuel da Piedade Costa Relay | Alcanena - Rio Maior
Event summary
The 39th “Manuel da Piedade Costa” Relay Alcanena – Rio Maior is a relay running race held on February 8, 2026, organized jointly by the Municipalities of Rio Maior and Alcanena. The event features a men’s/mixed relay of 32.8 km divided into six stages, and a women’s relay of 15.6 km also divided into six stages.
The men’s and mixed relay starts in front of the Alcanena City Hall and finishes at Praça da República in Rio Maior, while the women’s relay starts in Alcanede and finishes at the same location in Rio Maior. Teams are composed of six members, with mixed teams requiring at least two female runners.
The race honors Manuel da Piedade Costa, a key figure in local athletics, and includes categories for senior and veteran men, open age for women, and mixed teams. The event is supported by local authorities and features official safety escorts and logistical support.
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Start/finish locations: Men’s/mixed start: in front of Alcanena City Hall; finish: Praça da República, Rio Maior. Women’s start: Alcanede; finish: Praça da República, Rio Maior.
Start times per category/distance:
• Men’s/Mixed: 10:00
• Women’s: 10:45
Age categories/divisions:
• Men’s Senior: up to 34 years (1992 and after)
• Men’s Veteran: 35 years and older
• Women’s: no age limit
• Mixed teams: 6 members, minimum 2 females
Race routes:
• Men’s/Mixed total distance: 32.8 km divided into 6 stages (Alcanena–Monsanto 4.5 km, Monsanto–Amiais 5.5 km, Amiais–Alcanede 7.2 km, Alcanede–Fráguas 5.8 km, Fráguas–Repolho 3.8 km, Repolho–Rio Maior 6.0 km)
• Women’s total distance: 15.6 km divided into 6 stages (Alcanede–Alto das Correias 2.3 km, Alto das Correias–Fráguas 3.5 km, Fráguas–Carvalhais 2.4 km, Carvalhais–Repolho 1.4 km, Repolho–Estanganhola 1.5 km, Estanganhola–Rio Maior 4.5 km)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• Men’s/Mixed: from 08:00 at Alcanena
• Women’s: from 09:30 at Alcanede
• Deposit of €10 required
Prizes: Trophies for top 8 teams in men’s senior, men’s veteran, women’s, and top 3 mixed teams; medals for athletes in top 3 teams in each category; medallions for first place teams.
Registration deadline: February 1, 2026, 23:59
Course format: Relay race with six stages per category
Prizes: Award ceremony at finish line immediately after last participant arrives
Location
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Road Running 32,8 km Relay
Road Running 15,6 km Relay
Benefits
🛟 Safety support: GNR traffic escorts and Volunteer Firefighters accompany the race
🛡️ Insurance: sports insurance covering all participants
🚿 Facilities with showers and changing rooms available
🥤 Post-race lunch offered to all athletes and two team companions
🏆 Trophies, medals, and medallions awarded to top teams and athletes
