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Event summary
Correr Fontão 2026 is a running event taking place on August 1, 2026, in Fontão, Ponte de Lima. It features multiple race distances tailored to different age categories, including 8 km for adults and various shorter distances for youth categories.
The event is open to male and female athletes across a wide range of age groups from Sub-10 to Masters. It is organized by Associação Minho e Lima Trail in partnership with local authorities and includes a solidarity aspect, with proceeds benefiting the Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro.
The race route is a circular course through the streets of Fontão, combining urban and semi-urban terrain with moderate elevation changes. The event fosters a festive atmosphere connected to the local parish celebrations and includes both competitive races and a walking option.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub-10
• Sub-12
• Sub-14
• Sub-16
• Sub-18
• Sub-20
• Sub-23
• Sénior
• Masters
Start/finish locations: Centro Cívico de Fontão
Start times per category/distance:
• 08:30 – 500 m (Sub-10 Masculino)
• 08:40 – 500 m (Sub-10 Feminino)
• 08:50 – 500 m (Sub-12 Masculino)
• 09:00 – 500 m (Sub-12 Feminino)
• 09:10 – 1.5 km (Sub-14 Masculino e Feminino)
• 09:25 – 2.5 km (Sub-16 Masculino e Feminino)
• 09:45 – 3.5 km (Sub-18 Masculino e Feminino)
• 10:15 – 8 km and Caminhada (walking)
Cut-off times: No time limit to complete the race
Bib pick-up time and location: August 1, 2026, from 07:30 to 10:00 at Sede da Junta da Freguesia de Fontão
Registration deadline: July 29, 2026
Surface types: Urban and semi-urban streets
Course format: Circular course approximately 8 km with moderate elevation
Race routes:
• 8 km for Sub-20, Sub-23, Sénior, and Masters
• 500 m for Sub-10 and Sub-12
• 1.5 km for Sub-14
• 2.5 km for Sub-16
• 3.5 km for Sub-18
Timing method: Electronic chip timing placed on the shoe; chip must be returned after the race
Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station at the finish; no plastic cups provided, athletes must bring their own container
Prizes: Awards for top 3 in multiple age and gender categories; team classifications for 8 km and youth races
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Road Running 8 km
Walking 8 km
Kids
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, chip, t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: t-shirt
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with individual classification
🛟 Safety support: emergency and medical teams available
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: hydration at finish only; athletes must bring their own container
🚿 Showers available at Polidesportivo de Fontão
🏆 Prizes for individual and team classifications in various age groups
