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Event summary
The Scalabis Night Race is a 10 km urban running event taking place on April 18, 2026, in Santarém, Portugal. The race features a single lap course with no significant elevation changes, starting and finishing at Jardim da Liberdade, passing notable city landmarks.
Alongside the main race, there is a 5 km Mini Race walk and a Kids Race with various age categories, making the event inclusive for all ages. The race is open to all adult runners, with age group classifications for juniors, seniors, and veterans.
The event offers a festive atmosphere with regional snacks and drinks for participants, and a special team competition with prizes, fostering community spirit and friendly rivalry.
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Start/finish locations: All races start and finish at Jardim da Liberdade, Santarém
Start times per category/distance:
• Bambis (≤6 years): 15:00, 150 m
• Benjamins A (7-9 years): 15:15, 500 m
• Benjamins B (10-11 years): 15:30, 500 m
• Infantis (12-13 years): 15:45, 1,000 m
• Iniciados (14-15 years): 16:15, 2,000 m
• Juvenis (16-17 years): 16:45, 3,000 m
• Mini Race (walk) 5,000 m: 19:00
• Scalabis Night Race 10,000 m: 21:00
Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors: 18-19 years
• Seniors: 20-39 years
• Veterans 40: 40-49 years
• Veterans 50: 50-59 years
• Veterans 60: 60+ years
Participants limit:
• Scalabis Night Race 10 km: 2,700
• Mini Race 5 km: 1,500
Registration deadline: April 6, 2025
Bib pick-up time and location: To be announced on the event website
Surface types: Urban paved roads with no significant elevation changes
Course format: Single lap urban circuit for all races
Race routes:
• Scalabis Night Race 10 km: urban circuit passing landmarks including Estátua do Salgueiro Maia, Monumento do Grupo de Forcados, Rotunda Madre Andaluz, Jardim das Portas do Sol, Centro Histórico, Miradouro do Liceu Sá da Bandeira, Escola Prática de Cavalaria
• Mini Race 5 km: urban circuit passing Largo da Sé, Estátua do Salgueiro Maia, Casa do Campino, Igreja de Marvila, Largo da Praça Velha, Centro Histórico, Sé Catedral, Mercado Municipal
• Kids Race: short circuits in Jardim da Liberdade and Praça Sá da Bandeira
Timing method: Electronic chip timing for 10 km race participants
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations at 5 km in the main race and 3 km in the Mini Race
• Refreshments available after finish line
Prizes:
• Awards for top 3 overall and each age category in the 10 km race
• Team classification prizes for juniors, seniors, and veterans
• Special prize for team with most registered athletes in 10 km and 5 km combined
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Kids
Walk 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with detachable vouchers for food and drink, chip for 10 km participants, technical t-shirt for Scalabis Night Race and Mini Race, transport bag, sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top 3 overall and age categories, team prizes, special wine prize for largest team
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip system for 10 km race
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance with ambulances at start/finish and mid-course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: hydration at 5 km for main race and 3 km for Mini Race, plus refreshments after finish
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport: included in athlete kit
📸 Photography/video coverage: event may be recorded and photographed for media
🧖 Massage, post-race meals: regional snacks and drinks provided after races
🏆 Trophies or podium awards: for individual and team classifications
