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Event summary
Acropolis – The Iron Challenge is an obstacle race taking place on July 5, 2026, in Briteiros S. Salvador, Guimarães, Portugal. The event features two race distances: a main 12 km course with approximately 35 obstacles and a shorter 5 km initiation course with 15 obstacles.
The race is open to participants aged 16 and older for the main course and 10 and older for the initiation course, with minors required to be accompanied by an adult. The event combines natural and artificial obstacles along a nature trail, emphasizing both competition and camaraderie.
The Elite category requires athletes to overcome all obstacles without assistance and includes time limits, while the Open category encourages participation and teamwork without mandatory obstacle completion. The race fosters a spirit of challenge and cooperation in a natural setting.
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Start/finish locations: Escola E.B 2/3 de Briteiros, Briteiros S. Salvador, Guimarães (41.51795, -8.319446)
Start times per category/distance: Multiple staggered starts beginning at 09:00 on July 5, 2026
Age categories/divisions:
• Elite (12 km) – competition focus, mandatory obstacle completion
• Open (12 km and 5 km) – participation focus, no mandatory obstacle completion
Participants limit: Limited number of participants
Registration deadline: June 19, 2026 at 23:59
Course format: Natural terrain obstacle race with approximately 35 obstacles on 12 km course and 15 obstacles on 5 km course
Toilets and aid station placement: Sanitary facilities and changing rooms available at start location; hydration and reinforcement during and after the race
Timing method: Mandatory chip timing
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female Elite finishers, top 3 Elite teams, most numerous teams, and Age Group awards for Elite and Open 12 km categories
Bib pick-up time and location: Days before and on race day at event location; ID required for kit pickup
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Location
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Elite 12 km
Open 12 km
Open 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and mandatory timing chip
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for those who complete the race
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with live results
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance available at start, course, and finish
🛡️ Personal accident insurance included with registration
🥤 Hydration and refreshment during and after the race
🚿 Changing rooms and shower area at start location
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