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Event summary
The Corrida do Farol is a running event taking place on October 11, 2026, at Praia da Barra in Gafanha da Nazaré. It features two components: a 10 km race with 3 km on sand and a 5 km walk with 2 km on sand.
The race is open to all participants aged 14 and older, with no nationality or gender restrictions. The event combines asphalt and sandy terrain, offering a unique mixed-surface challenge.
Participants receive a technical t-shirt, a bib with chip timing for the race, and a medal upon finishing. The event fosters community health and sports culture promoted by the Municipality of Ílhavo and Civilria Running Club.
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Start/finish locations: Praia da Barra, Gafanha da Nazaré
Start times per category/distance: 10:00 for both 10 km race and 5 km walk
Cut-off times: Maximum duration for the 10 km race is 1h45, ending at 11:45
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 10, 14:00–18:00
• October 11, 08:00–09:30
• Location: Near Empreendimento Doca Pura Vida (Barra)
Participant limit: Initially set at 1000 participants
Registration deadline: October 10, 2026
Surface types: Mixed asphalt and sand (3 km sand in race, 2 km sand in walk)
Course format: Single route for each event: 10 km race and 5 km walk
Race routes:
• Race: approximately 10 km with 3 km on sand
• Walk: approximately 5 km with 2 km on sand
Timing method: Electronic chip timing included in race bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Walk: aid station at finish
• Race: aid stations at 4 km and finish
Prizes: Trophies for top three male and female finishers in each category of the 10 km race
Cancellation & refund policy: The event may be canceled due to external factors such as natural disasters or government restrictions. In such cases, registrations will be automatically transferred to a rescheduled event within six months. No refunds will be issued.
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical unisex t-shirt, bib with chip (race only), medal at finish, various gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: medal awarded at the end of the race
⏱️ Timing + live results via chip timing system
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance with ambulance on course, start and finish
🥤 Aid stations: one at 4 km and one at finish for race; one at finish for walk
