Ponta Garça Grand Prix — 7th edition
Ponta Garça hosts a road championship race on 1 November for federated athletes of all ages, with participants gathering by the parish church.
When
November 1, 2026
10:30
Ponta Garça will host the seventh edition of its athletics Grand Prix on 1 November 2026. The event is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the parish, which is part of Vila Franca do Campo on São Miguel.
The race is included in the Road Championship and the São Miguel Athletics Association calendar. Federated athletes across all age groups are eligible to take part.
Participants will gather near Ponta Garça Church. Registration closes on 30 October and can be completed through the association’s website, by email or through a club. The association also provides the event rules and route.
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