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Event summary
The São João de Braga Race 2026 is a running event taking place on June 21, 2026, in the city of Braga, Portugal, with start and finish at Av. João Paulo II. It features a 12 km competitive race for athletes born in 2008 or earlier and a 5 km non-competitive walk open to all ages.
The race welcomes both federated and non-federated athletes, offering a festive atmosphere to celebrate the São João festivities actively with friends and family. The 12 km course runs through various city avenues and streets, providing a dynamic urban route.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Av. João Paulo II, Braga
Start times per category/distance:
• 12 km race: 09:30
• 5 km walk: 09:30
Age categories/divisions:
• 12 km race: born in 2008 or earlier
• 5 km walk: all ages
Registration deadline: Limited registrations; last minute registration available on June 20 and 21 at Av. Mestre José Veiga
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 20, 10:00–19:00
• June 21, 08:00–09:00
• Location: Av. Mestre José Veiga
Surface types: Urban roads and streets in Braga
Race routes:
• 12 km race route includes Av. João Paulo II, Av. dos Lusíadas, Av. Dom João II, Av. Robert Smith, Rua Simões de Almeida, Rua do Espadanido, Rua Padre Francisco de Almeida, Av. Dr. Porfírio da Silva, Av. 31 de Janeiro, Largo da Senhora-a-Branca, Av. Central, Rua dos Chãos, Praça Alexandre Herculano, Rua Gabriel Pereira de Castro, Rua do Carmo, Rua Conde de Agrolongo, Rua Alferes Alfredo Ferreira, Praça Conselheiro Torres de Almeida, Rua dos Biscainhos, Largo da Porta Nova, Rua D. Diogo de Sousa, Rua do Souto, Largo Barão de S. Martinho, Rua de S. Marcos, Rua de S. Lázaro, Rua do Raio, Av. da Liberdade, Av. Imaculada Conceição, Praça do Santo Condestável, Av. Imaculada Conceição, Av. João XXI, Av. João Paulo II
• 5 km walk route includes Av. João Paulo II, Av. dos Lusíadas, Av. Dom João II, Av. Robert Smith, Rua Simões de Almeida, Rua do Espadanido, Rua Padre Francisco de Almeida, Av. Dr. Porfírio da Silva, Av. 31 de Janeiro, Av. João XXI, Av. João Paulo II
Timing method: Electronic chip timing system MyLaps-Runporto.com
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations starting at km 5 and every 5 km with water and sponges; additional stations may be added depending on temperature
Participants limit: Registrations are limited
Prizes: Commemorative gifts and t-shirts distributed at finish line subject to availability
Drop bag policy: Guardaroupa available at finish area; bags must be identified with bib number; no responsibility for lost items
Cut-off times: Maximum duration for race and walk is 2 hours
Location
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Road Running 12 km
Walk 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, electronic timing chip, commemorative t-shirt (subject to availability)
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative gifts and t-shirts at finish line (stock dependent)
⏱️ Timing + live results via MyLaps-Runporto.com electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance available during the event
🥤 Aid stations: water and sponges from km 5 and every 5 km, with possible additional stations depending on temperature
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport: guardaroupa service at finish area for bags identified with bib number