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Event summary
The 20th Anniversary El Corte Inglés Race Gaia Porto 2026 is a running event taking place on May 30, 2026, at 17:00 in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto. It features a competitive 10 km race and a non-competitive 7 km walk.
The 10 km race is open to federated and non-federated athletes born in 2008 or earlier, while the 7 km walk welcomes participants of all ages. The courses start and finish at the pedestrian zone of Canidelo, offering an urban route along streets and coastal avenues.
This event combines competitive running with a community walk, creating an inclusive atmosphere for athletes and walkers alike.
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Start/finish locations: Pedestrian zone of Canidelo, Vila Nova de Gaia
Start times per category/distance:
• 10 km race: 17:00
• 7 km walk: 17:00
Age categories/divisions:
• 10 km race: born in 2008 and earlier
• 7 km walk: all ages
Race routes:
• 10 km race: Pedestrian zone of Canidelo, Rua da Praia, Rotunda do Linhó, Av. Deoceliano Monteiro, Rua da Bélgica, Rua Jorge Dias, Rua Thom, Av. Beira Mar, return before Rua João Paulo II, Av. Beira Mar, Rua Thom, Rua Jorge Dias, Rua da Bélgica, Av. Deoceliano Monteiro, Rotunda do Linhó, Rua da Praia, return at Praceta de S. Pedro, Rua da Praia, pedestrian zone of Canidelo: finish
• 7 km walk: same route as 10 km race but shorter distance
Cut-off times: Maximum duration for both race and walk is 2 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 29, 10:00–22:00
• May 30, 10:00–15:00
• Location: El Corte Inglés Gaia Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Participants limit: Registrations are limited; organization may close registrations at any time
Surface types: Urban paved roads and pedestrian zones
Timing method: Electronic chip timing system MyLaps-Runporto.com
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations starting at km 5 and every 5 km with water and sponges; additional aid stations may be added depending on temperature
Drop bag policy: A cloakroom is available near the finish area for participant bags, which must be identified with the bib number
Prizes: Commemorative gifts and t-shirts distributed at finish area subject to stock availability
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walk 7 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and commemorative t-shirt subject to availability
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative gifts at finish area
⏱️ Timing + live results via MyLaps-Runporto.com electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance available during the race, at start and finish
🥤 Aid stations: water and sponges from km 5 and every 5 km, with possible additional stations depending on temperature
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport: cloakroom available near finish for participant bags
