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Event summary
The 11th edition of Leiria Run is a running event taking place on September 19, 2026, in Leiria, Portugal. It features a 14 km race and a 9 km walk, both starting in the city center and finishing at the Municipal Stadium Dr. Magalhães Pessoa.
The race is open to all participants born on or before September 15, 2008, excluding minors under 18 years old. The event offers a festive atmosphere with music, food, and drinks after the race, including an awards ceremony.
Participants will experience running through unexpected city locations, including a guaranteed river crossing, making it a unique urban race experience.
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Start/finish locations: Start between Largo 5 de Outubro and Praça Rodrigues Lobo, finish at Estádio Municipal de Leiria – Dr. Magalhães Pessoa
Start times per category/distance:
• 18:30: Walk (9 km)
• 20:00: Run (14 km)
Cut-off times:
• Run: 2h30 (race ends at 22:30)
• Walk: 3h30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 18, 12:00–21:00 at Estádio Municipal de Leiria – Porta 1
• September 19, 10:00–18:00 at Praça Rodrigues Lobo
Participants limit:
• Run 14 km: 1500
• Walk 9 km: 3500
Registration deadline: September 10, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Urban city streets including river crossing
Course format: Point-to-point urban course
Race routes:
• Run approximately 14 km
• Walk approximately 9 km
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib for 14 km race
Toilets and aid station placement:
• One aid station approximately halfway on both race and walk
• Final aid station with refreshments at finish
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall and by age category, team classification prizes, special prize for team with most finishers within cut-off time
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Location
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Road Running 14 km
Walk 9 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip (14 km race), technical t-shirt for all participants, food voucher (drink + sandwich + cake)
🏅 Finisher prize: awards for top finishers and age categories
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance with ambulances at strategic points and broom vehicle
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water and refreshments approximately halfway and at finish
🚿 Showers available for race participants
🎶 Post-race entertainment with DJ, food and drinks at finish area