MessengerPopular Run of Costa Nova do Prado
Event summary
The Corrida Popular da Costa Nova do Prado is a 10 km running race taking place on June 27, 2026, in Costa Nova, Portugal. The event also includes a 5.5 km community walk and a non-competitive 500-meter kids’ run, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.
Open to both licensed and non-licensed athletes aged 18 and over for the main race, with the kids’ run for children aged 4 to 13 accompanied by an adult. The race features a flat, fast course along the Ria de Aveiro, connecting Costa Nova to Vagueira, with certified measurement by the Portuguese Athletics Federation and World Athletics certification.
The event is part of the Semana Jovem 2026 program by the Câmara Municipal de Ílhavo and offers a festive atmosphere with multiple race formats for all ages and abilities.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Senior (18+ years) for 10 km race
• Children 4-13 years for “Corrida dos mais Pequenos”
Start/finish locations: Front of Mercado Municipal da Costa Nova do Prado
Start times per category/distance:
• 19:00 – 10 km race
• 18:30 – 5.5 km walk
• 18:30 – Kids’ run (female)
• 18:35 – Kids’ run (male)
Cut-off times: 1 hour 30 minutes for the 10 km race
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 26, 2026, 17:00–20:30 at start/finish area
• June 27, 2026, 10:30–12:30 and 14:30–18:00 at start/finish area
• For the walk, also at Praia da Vagueira from 17:30 to 18:15 on race day
Participants limit:
• 10 km race: 2,000
• Walk: 250
• Kids’ run: 125
Registration deadline: June 21, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Asphalt
Course format: Point-to-point for walk; looped for 10 km race and kids’ run
Race routes:
• 10 km race: Start and finish at Mercado Municipal da Costa Nova, along Av. José Estevão
• Walk: From Vagueira (Pá Eólica roundabout) to Costa Nova via bike path along Ria de Aveiro
• Kids’ run: Approximately 500 meters on asphalt, non-competitive
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at 5 km and finish line
Drop bag policy: Service available with specific opening hours on race day
Prizes:
• Technical event t-shirt, medal, backpack, and sports insurance for 10 km and walk participants
• T-shirt, medal, backpack, and insurance for kids’ run participants
• Monetary prizes for top 3 male and female overall and age group winners in 10 km race
• Trophies for top 3 teams in 10 km race
• Prize ceremony at 19:45 near start/finish area
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walk 5.5 km
Kids 0.5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical event t-shirt, bib with electronic chip, backpack
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all participants
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with control points and official classification
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance including ambulance and bike medics on course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all registered participants
🥤 Aid stations: hydration and refreshments at 5 km and finish line
🧳 Drop bag service available with specified opening hours
🏆 Monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers and teams