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Event summary
The AJAX Odivelas Short Cross Country Race takes place on July 5, 2026, at the Ecopista da Paiã in Odivelas, offering a traditional cross-country running experience for athletes of all ages.
Organized by Clube Recreativo Espírito Santo – AJAX Odivelas, the event includes races for youth, senior, veteran and adapted sports categories, with distances ranging from 500 meters to 4 kilometers. The courses are held on dirt roads and natural terrain within the grounds surrounding the Escola Profissional Agrícola Dom Dinis.
Designed to promote athletics and grassroots participation, the event combines competitive racing, team classifications and an accessible environment for runners of different ages and ability levels.
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Date
July 5, 2026
Location
Ecopista da Paiã, Escola Profissional Agrícola Dom Dinis, Odivelas
Start times
09:00 — Benjamins (500 m)
09:05 — Sub-12 (900 m)
09:15 — Sub-14 & Adapted Sports (2 km)
09:40 — Female Veterans (4 km)
10:10 — Male Veterans (4 km)
10:40 — Sub-16 / Sub-18 (4 km)
11:10 — Senior Women (4 km)
11:40 — Senior Men (4 km)
Distances
Benjamins — 500 m
Sub-12 — 900 m
Sub-14 — 2 km
Adapted Sports — 2 km
Sub-16 — 4 km
Sub-18 — 4 km
Seniors — 4 km
Veterans — 4 km
Course format
Cross-country course on dirt roads and natural terrain
Closed circuits with start and finish in the same area
Categories
Benjamins
Sub-12
Sub-14
Sub-16
Sub-18
Seniors
Veterans 35+ to Veterans 70+
Adapted Sports
Bib collection
AJAX Odivelas Headquarters
July 3 — 15:00 to 21:00
July 4 — 11:00 to 21:00
Race day
08:00 to 10:00
Timing and classifications
Official individual classifications by category and gender
Team classifications based on team scoring
Prizes
Top 3 athletes in each category
Finisher medals for all participants
Trophies for the top 3 teams
Location
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Cross Country Youth
Cross Country Kids
Optional Extras
Benefits
🏃 Cross-country racing for all age groups
🌿 Natural off-road courses
🏅 Finisher medal for all participants
🏆 Individual and team classifications
👟 Youth, senior and veteran categories
🛡️ Medical assistance available on-site