MessengerCosta de Caparica Night Run 2026
Event summary
The 10th edition of the Auchan Corrida Noturna Costa da Caparica will take place on July 11, 2026, at Praia do Tarquínio, Costa da Caparica. This night running event offers a 10 km race, a 5 km run/walk, and a Kids Race of 500 meters for children up to 12 years old.
The race is open to all interested participants, with the 10 km race requiring participants to be over 18 years old, while the 5 km run/walk has no age limit. The course starts with 1 km on asphalt and then continues on sand along the extensive beaches and promenade, providing a unique coastal running experience.
The event features competitive categories with trophies awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers as well as winners in each age group, creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere for runners and families alike.
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Start/finish locations: Praia do Tarquínio, Costa da Caparica
Start times per category/distance:
• Kids Race 500m (up to 12 years): 20h45
• Corrida 10km: 21h15
• Mini-Corrida/Caminhada 5km: 21h20
Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 10, 10:00–20:00 at Auchan Almada Forum
• July 11, 15:00–20:00 at the event start location
Age categories/divisions:
• Juniores and Seniores (18 to 34 years)
• Vet I (35 to 39 years)
• Vet II (40 to 44 years)
• Vet III (45 to 49 years)
• Vet IV (50 to 54 years)
• Vet V (55 to 59 years)
• Vet VI (60 to 64 years)
• Vet VII (65 to 69 years)
• Vet VIII (70+ years)
Toilets and aid station placement:
• 10km – water at 5km and at finish
• 5km – water at finish
• Kids race – water at finish
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers
• Trophies for top 3 in each male and female age category
Surface types: First 1 km on asphalt, then sand on the beach and promenade
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Kids Race
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: chip for 10km race and possible sponsor offers
🥤 Aid stations: water provided at 5km and finish for 10km, at finish for 5km and Kids Race
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for registered participants
🏆 Prizes: trophies for top 3 overall and age group finishers
🧳 Bengaleiro (bag storage) available at start area for closed bags only
