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Event summary
The 14th Corrida das Areias is a running race taking place on July 12, 2026, in São Jacinto, Aveiro. The race covers approximately 12 km, mostly within the facilities of Regimento de Infantaria Nº10, including a stretch on the sandy Praia de São Jacinto, with start and finish at the Regimento de Infantaria Nº10.
The event is open to all individuals aged 18 or older, regardless of nationality, who meet the race regulations. Alongside the race, a solidarity walk will also be held simultaneously.
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Start/finish locations: Regimento de Infantaria Nº10 – next to Casa da Guarda, São Jacinto, Aveiro
Start times per category/distance: Race starts at 10:00 on July 12, 2026
Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 11, 2026, from 14:00 to 18:00 at a location to be designated by the organization
• July 12, 2026, from 07:30 at Regimento de Infantaria Nº10
Cut-off times: Maximum race time is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Registration deadline: July 5, 2026, at 23:59
Surface types: Mostly within military facilities and sandy beach (Praia de São Jacinto)
Race routes: Approximately 12 km route including Marginal, Avenida Ria Mar, Praia, and RI10
Timing method: Electronic registration at start and finish
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Three liquid aid stations at 5.8 km, 9.6 km, and finish (12 km)
• Liquid and solid refreshments at finish
Parking and shuttle details: Parking areas shown on event maps
Drop bag policy: Individual bags can be left inside Regimento de Infantaria Nº10
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 male and female in each age category
• Trophy for youngest and oldest athlete
• Free registration for next edition for 1st place in each category
• Finisher t-shirt and medal
Location
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Trail Run 12 km
Trail Run 12 km Military personnel
Walk
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative t-shirt and finisher medal
⏱️ Electronic timing with start and finish registration
🥤 Aid stations: three liquid stations along the course and liquid/solid refreshments at finish
🛟 Safety support: medical team along the course and at finish, ambulances at aid stations with easy beach access
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability insurance included
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at finish
🧳 Drop bag storage inside Regimento de Infantaria Nº10
🏆 Trophies for top finishers by age category, youngest and oldest athletes
