The Race of the Bay of Monte Gordo it returns on the 12th of August, at 11:00 am, on a journey of 8 kilometers.
This, which is already the 29th edition of one of the oldest competitions in the Algarve, has a departure scheduled for the Manta Rota beach, at low tide, with the goal located on the beach of Monte Gordo (rabbit area), where the delivery of trophies and prizes will be made.
The route crosses Lota and Altura beaches and Verde and Retur beaches, so the competition usually has a large audience watching and supporting the passing of athletes.
Athletes born in 1998 or earlier can participate in this race, registered individually or collectively, whether federated or not, according to the Junior, Senior and Veteran (I, II, III, IV and V), male and female categories.
The first three classified in the men's and women's individual overall will win, in addition to the trophy, a stay in a hotel. Those classified in the remaining categories will obtain a diploma.
Registration is open until the 8th of August and can be made on the website of the Associação de Atletismo do Algarve, here or at the secretariat of the VRSA Sports Complex (Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 19:00 pm).
Participation costs 10 euros (on the day of the competition, registration can be made at the secretariat, between 8:00 am and 10:00 am, at a cost of 15 euros) and includes the offer of a t-shirt, water and temporary insurance of personal accidents.
The 29th edition of the Corrida da Baía de Monte Gordo is classified as a beach athletics event and is jointly organized by the Vila Real de Santo António City Council, VRSA SGU and the Algarve Athletics Association.
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