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Event summary
The 45th Corrida do Tejo is a historic 10 km road race taking place on September 13, 2026, in Oeiras, Portugal. The race follows a scenic route along Avenida Marginal from Algés to Praia da Torre, offering a unique riverside running experience.
Open to all runners aged 18 and over, the event features staggered starts by pace groups to ensure a smooth race flow. With a 2-hour time limit, it welcomes a wide range of participants, from elite athletes to recreational runners. The race is organized by the Municipality of Oeiras and is one of Portugal’s oldest and most emblematic 10 km races.
Alongside the main race, there is a Kids Race event, making it a family-friendly weekend. The race atmosphere combines competitive spirit with community engagement and festive support along the course.
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Start/finish locations: Start at Avenida Marginal, near Algés CP Station; Finish at Avenida Marginal, near Praia da Torre, Oeiras
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Elite, Sub 40, Sub 45, Sub 50 (Caixa de partida -50)
• 09:05 – Sub 55, Sub 60 (Caixa de partida -60)
• 09:10 – Over 60 and no recorded time (Caixa de partida +60)
Cut-off times: 2 hours to complete the 10 km from each start wave
Bib pick-up time and location: September 11 and 12, 10:00–20:00, location to be defined
Participants limit: 10,000 athletes
Registration deadline: September 7, 2026, or until 10,000 participants are registered
Surface types: Road along Avenida Marginal
Course format: Single 10 km route from Algés to Oeiras along the river
Race routes: Avenida Marginal (EN 6) from Algés (start) to Praia da Torre, Oeiras (finish)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets at start and finish
• Aid stations at Km 4, Km 7, and finish with water bottles
Parking and shuttle details: Free train transport on Cascais line on race day for registered athletes presenting bib; shuttle bus service between finish area and Oeiras CP Station from 9:30 to 13:00
Drop bag policy: Service available at start and finish with transport of bags
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers; trophies for first male and female teams
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Road Running 10 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official technical T-shirt, personalized bib with name and start slot, bag for belongings
🏅 Finisher prize: participation medal awarded at finish line
⏱️ Timing + live results with chip timing at 5 km and 10 km
🛟 Safety support: medical teams, ambulances, and emergency services along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all registered participants
🥤 Aid stations: water provided at Km 4, Km 7, and finish line
🧳 Free bag drop service at start and collection at finish
🚌 Free train transport on Cascais line for participants on race day; shuttle buses between finish and train station
🎽 Roupeiro service for athlete belongings at start and finish