MessengerESCADÓRIOS DA HUMANIDADE 2026
Event summary
Escadórios da Humanidade 2026 is a firefighter stair climbing competition taking place on September 26, 2026, in Braga, Portugal. Participants compete by climbing 566 steps wearing full firefighting gear, including breathing apparatus.
The event is open to male and female firefighters aged 18 and above, divided into age categories from under 25 to over 60 years. Competitors must be physically fit and authorized by their fire department commanders to participate.
The race emphasizes discipline, safety, and team spirit, with individual and team classifications based on the best times. All finishers receive a commemorative medal, snacks, and hydration at the event’s conclusion.
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Age categories/divisions:
• A (SUB 25): 18–24 years
• B (SENIORES 1): 25–29 years
• C (SENIORES 2): 30–34 years
• D (VET 1): 35–39 years
• E (VET 2): 40–44 years
• F (VET 3): 45–49 years
• G (VET 4): 50–54 years
• H (VET 5): 55–59 years
• I (VET 6): 60+ years
Prizes: Commemorative finisher medal for all participants who complete the race according to regulations
Registration deadline: To be announced at the opening of registrations
Surface types: Stair climbing (566 steps)
Course format: Individual stair climb wearing full firefighting equipment
Timing method: Individual timed race
Toilets and aid station placement: Hydration during the event; snacks and fruit at the finish
Start/finish locations: Braga, Portugal
Location
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Stairway of Humanity 566 steps
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: participants must bring their own firefighting equipment including boots, helmet with visor, gloves, coat, pants, and breathing apparatus with minimum 200 Bar pressure and 6 liters cylinder
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative medal for all finishers
🥤 Aid stations: hydration during the event; snacks and fruit at the finish
🛡️ Insurance: civil liability and personal accident insurance included
⏱️ Timing + live results by individual timed performance