MessengerRunning through Europe - 9th Edition
- Sun, September 20, 2026
- Free
- 3 races
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Registration closes in 8 days 16 hours 43 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 9th edition of the running event “Run for Europe” will take place on September 20, 2026, at Parque Central in Vila Nova de Santo André, Setúbal. This event features a 10 km race, a 5 km walk for adults, and races for children and youth up to 17 years old.
The race is open to various age categories, including juniors, seniors, and veterans, with specific distances for children and youth. The 10 km race consists of 5 laps of a circuit, while the walk follows a 5 km city cycle path. Participation is free with a limit of 250 participants.
The event promotes physical exercise and healthy habits, coinciding with the European Mobility Week and European Car-Free Day. It offers a festive atmosphere with awards for top finishers and teams, making it suitable for all ages and families.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Parque Central, Vila Nova de Santo André, near the “Cravo” monument.
Start times per category/distance:
• 10 km race adults: 09:30
• 5 km walk: 09:35
• Children/youth races: 11:00
Cut-off times: 10 km race must be completed within 1 hour 30 minutes after start.
Bib pick-up time and location: September 20, 08:00–09:00 at the Secretariat, Parque Central, Vila Nova de Santo André.
Participants limit: 250 total participants.
Registration deadline: September 16, 2026.
Surface types: Circuit for 10 km race and children’s races; 5 km walk on city cycle path.
Course format: 10 km race: 5 laps of circuit; children’s races vary from 100 m to 4 km depending on age.
Race routes: Circuit maps include Mini Circuit and Benjamins A Circuit as shown in the regulation.
Timing method: Electronic chip timing (non-recyclable chip) except for the walk.
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid station at finish area for 10 km race and children’s races; aid station mid-route for walk.
Prizes: Awards for top 3 absolute finishers (male and female) and each age category in 10 km race; medals for top 3 in each children’s category; awards for top 3 teams.
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
get directionsRaces
Walking 5 km
Kids Race
Corrida 10 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, technical t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for children’s categories, awards for top finishers and teams in 10 km race
⏱️ Electronic chip timing for races except walk
🛡️ Insurance: included sports insurance for non-federated participants
🥤 Aid stations: hydration available at finish area for races and mid-route for walk
🚿 Showers available
📸 Image rights authorized for event promotion
