UBI RUN 40th Anniversary Edition UBI
Event summary
UBI RUN “40 years UBI Edition” is a running event taking place on May 24, 2026, in Covilhã, Portugal. It is part of the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the University of Beira Interior and is integrated into the “Covilhã Desportiva 2026” week.
The event offers several race categories for all ages, including a main 10 km race for juniors, seniors, and veterans, a 1-mile race for younger categories, and a 400 m race for kids. There is also a non-competitive 5 km run/walk. Participation is open to federated and non-federated athletes as well as the general public.
The race routes wind through urban streets of Covilhã, starting and finishing at Jardim das Artes, with 1 to 2 aid stations along the 10 km course. The event has a solidarity character, with all registration fees donated to local institutions.
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Age categories/divisions:
• UBI Kids (Benjamins and Pequenada) born from 2015
• PTN One Mile “UBI Mile” (Infantis, Iniciados, Juvenis) born 2009-2014
• Juniores born 2007-2008
• Seniores born 2006 and earlier
• Veteranos I (35-44 years)
• Veteranos II (45-54 years)
• Veteranos III (55+ years)
Start/finish locations: Jardim das Artes, Covilhã
Start times per category/distance:
• 9:30 – Holon Kids (Benjamins and Pequenada) – 400 m
• 9:45 – Pérola Doce One Mile (Infantis, Iniciados, Juvenis) – 1,609 m
• 10:00 – UBI RUN “40 anos UBI” (Juniores, Seniores, Veteranos) – 10 km
• 10:01 – Non-competitive run/walk – 5 km
Registration deadline: May 18, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Urban streets
Course format: Two laps for the 10 km race; single laps for shorter distances
Race routes:
• 10 km: Rua Centro de Artes, Av. da Anil, Alameda da Europa, Rua Conde da Ericeira, Praça Francisco Sá Carneiro, Rua Mateus Fernandes, estrada N230, Rua Marquês da Ávila e Bolama, descent to UBI, Caminho do Biribau, Av. Biribau, Rua Conde da Ericeira, second lap, finish
• 1 mile and kids routes follow similar urban circuits around Jardim das Artes
Timing method: Chip timing on bib
Toilets and aid station placement: 1 to 2 aid stations along the 10 km course
Prizes: Medals for all finishers; trophies for top 3 in each category and gender; team awards; extra prizes for best UBI athletes and meta-volante
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Walk 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: participation kit includes bag, T-shirt, and finisher medal for first 300 registered juniors, seniors, veterans, and walkers
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for all finishers; trophies for top 3 in each category and gender
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing on bib
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all registered participants
🥤 Aid stations: 1 to 2 refreshment points on the 10 km course