5th Athletics GP "Freguesia da Erada"

🏃‍♂️ 5th Athletics Grand Prix "Freguesia da Erada" 2026

The 5th Athletics Grand Prix "Freguesia da Erada" takes place on September 20, 2026, in the parish of Erada, Covilhã. Organized by the Junta de Freguesia da Erada with support from the Covilhã City Council and the Castelo Branco Athletics Association, this popular race welcomes both licensed and recreational athletes for a mixed-surface race, 50% asphalt and 50% dirt roads.

The event is open to all ages, from kids to veterans, with multiple categories ensuring fair and fun competition.

The course starts and finishes at Jardim Público da Erada, with refreshment points at km 5, km 7, and the finish line. The organization provides chip timing, accident insurance, and shower facilities at the Erada Pool.

🏔️ Races

• Kids Race – 350 m · Start 10:00 · Free
• PTN One Mile (Children and Youth) – 1,600 m · Start 09:40 · Entry fee €4
• Main Race (Juniors, Seniors, Veterans) – 9 km · Start 10:15 · Entry fee €12
• Extra Walk – 7 km · After Kids race

⏰ Schedule

• Sept 18-19: Registration desk at Junta de Freguesia da Erada (times to be defined)
• Sept 20:
  • 09:40 – PTN One Mile start
  • 10:00 – Kids Race start
  • 10:15 – Main Race start
  • After Kids race – 7 km walk

🎽 Registration includes

• Bib with chip timing
• Personal accident insurance
• Solid and liquid refreshments
• Showers and changing rooms at Erada Pool
• Prizes for top finishers and gifts for all finishers

🏆 Prizes

• Trophies for top 3 in each category and gender
• Team prizes for best teams and most numerous teams (including a roasted pig prize)

🚶‍♂️ Join this athletics celebration in Covilhã and challenge yourself to beat your limits! 🏅