Fernanda Ribeiro Run

The 12th Corrida Fernanda Ribeiro is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, 2026, in the city of Maia, Portugal. This prestigious event pays tribute to Fernanda Ribeiro, the country's most decorated Olympic athlete and the 10,000-meter champion of the 1996 Atlanta Games. Organized by Eventsport, the race has become a landmark on the national sporting calendar, celebrating values of personal excellence and community participation. The event offers two categories: a competitive 10 km run for athletes seeking a challenge and a 4 km walk open to families, groups, and individuals looking for a more relaxed way to engage with the sport.

Maia is one of the most dynamic municipalities in the Porto Metropolitan Area, with a population of approximately 135,000 residents. The city is well-regarded for its high-quality sporting infrastructure and its role as a major industrial and technological hub. The local demographic is primarily Portuguese (approx. 96%), with a growing community of international residents, notably from Brazil (approx. 2.5%) and other European Union countries (approx. 1%). The average monthly earnings in the region are roughly €1,100. Geographically, the course is set in the urban center of Maia, traversing wide boulevards such as Av. Dom Manuel II and Av. de Altino Coelho. The terrain is mostly flat, situated on the northern coastal plateau, providing ideal conditions for runners to achieve personal bests in the mild, temperate maritime climate typical of May.

Registration must be completed through the official Eventsport portal, where participants can also access the full regulations and results from previous years. Through a partnership with Abreu Events, the organizers offer a dedicated platform for booking nearby accommodations to assist those traveling from outside the region. The 10 km race route consists of two laps passing iconic landmarks like the Monument to the Triumph of the People of Maia. For further details or assistance with the registration process, the organization can be reached at [email protected] or by calling +351 918 613 380.