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Event summary
Corrida da Liberdade is a running event taking place on April 25, 2026, in Vila Nova da Barquinha. It features multiple distances for different age groups, including a 10,000m race for participants aged 16 and above, and shorter distances ranging from 150m to 1500m for children.
The event is open to all ages and organized by the Municipality of Vila Nova da Barquinha to celebrate the 25th of April with sports and recreational activities. It offers a family-friendly atmosphere with races tailored for kids and adults alike.
The 10,000m race includes electronic chip timing and mandatory passage through control points, ensuring a well-organized competition with safety support from firefighters and the National Republican Guard.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Escalão G: born until 1970, 10,000m
• Escalão H: born 1971 to 1986, 10,000m
• Escalão I: born 1987 to 2007, 10,000m
• Escalão A: born 2020 to 2025, 150m
• Escalão B: born 2018 to 2019, 500m
• Escalão C: born 2016 to 2017, 800m
• Escalão D: born 2014 to 2015, 1000m
• Escalão E: born 2011 to 2013, 1200m
• Escalão F: born 2008 to 2010, 1500m
Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Centro Cultural de Vila Nova da Barquinha; 10,000m race starts at Castelo de Almourol
Start times per category/distance:
• 9:30 – 10,000m (Escalões G, H, I)
• 9:30 – 5,000m walk
• 11:00 – 150m (Escalão A)
• 11:10 – 500m (Escalão B)
• 11:25 – 800m (Escalão C)
• 11:40 – 1000m (Escalão D)
• 12:00 – 1200m (Escalão E)
• 12:30 – 1500m (Escalão F)
Cut-off times: 1 hour 20 minutes for 10,000m race; no classification if exceeded
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 24, 9:00–12:00 and 14:00–19:00 at Centro Cultural de Vila Nova da Barquinha for 10,000m and 5,000m walk
• April 25, 8:30–10:30 at Centro Cultural de Vila Nova da Barquinha for children’s races
Participants limit: Unlimited
Surface types: Road with possible traffic zones; participants must observe pedestrian rules
Course format: Point-to-point for 10,000m starting at Castelo de Almourol; other distances start/finish at Centro Cultural
Race routes: 10,000m with mandatory control points at approximately 4000m and 8000m
Timing method: Electronic chip timing for 10,000m race
Toilets and aid station placement: Two aid stations on 10,000m route at ~4000m and ~8000m
Parking and shuttle details: Transport by bus for 10,000m participants from Centro Cultural to Castelo de Almourol at 8:30
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 in each category (male and female), medals for all participants
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Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in each category (male and female), medals for all participants
⏱️ Timing + live results for 10,000m race using electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: organizational staff, firefighters at strategic points, National Republican Guard presence
🥤 Aid stations: two liquid refreshment points on 10,000m route
🛡️ Insurance: included for all participants
🎽 Athlete kit: disposable chip bib for 10,000m participants
