Messenger31st Cross of the Knights of Vale Santiago / 17th Course of the Knights of Vale Santiago
- Sun, November 29, 2026
- 8 €
- 5 races
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Registration closes in 28 days 01 hours 17 min
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 31st Cross dos Cavaleiros de Vale de Santiago and the 17th Percurso Pedestre dos Cavaleiros will take place on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at the Vale de Santiago Football Field in Beja. This event features multiple running distances for all ages and categories, including 5 km and 10 km pedestrian routes and various age-specific races ranging from 450 meters to 7,450 meters.
The race is open to all athletes, both federated and non-federated, including juniors, seniors, veterans, and youth categories. It offers a competitive and inclusive atmosphere with individual and team classifications, monetary prizes, and trophies for top finishers.
The courses are closed circuits with dirt track sections, suitable for different age groups and skill levels, supported by medical teams and organized with full race logistics including bib distribution, showers, and aid stations.
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Start/finish locations: Campo de Futebol, Vale de Santiago, Beja
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:30 – Percurso Pedestre dos Cavaleiros 5 km and 10 km (all population)
• 10:00 – Juniores/Seniores Masculinos and Veteranos 1 to 7 (7,450 m)
• 10:45 – Juniores/Seniores Femininos and Veteranos Femininos (5,450 m)
• 11:20 – Juvenis Masculinos/Femininos (2,900 m)
• 11:40 – Iniciados Masculinos/Femininos (2,000 m)
• 11:55 – Infantis Masculinos/Femininos (1,450 m)
• 12:05 – Benjamins B Masculinos/Femininos (950 m)
• 12:15 – Benjamins A Masculinos/Femininos (500 m)
Bib pick-up time and location: From 8:30 at the secretariat near the football field of Vale Santiago
Registration deadline: November 23, 2026
Surface types: Closed circuit with dirt track sections (subject to weather conditions)
Course format: Closed circuit with laps varying by category
Race routes:
• 7,450 m: 1 medium lap + 3 large laps
• 5,450 m: 1 medium lap + 2 large laps
• 2,900 m: 2 medium laps
• 2,000 m: 1 large lap
• 1,450 m: 1 medium lap
• 950 m: 2 small laps
• 500 m: 1 small lap
Toilets and aid station placement: Toilets and showers available at the football field
Prizes: Trophies for 1st to 3rd place and medals for 4th and 5th place per category; finisher medals for all participants; monetary prizes for top finishers and teams
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Medium-length walking route 5 km
Long Walking Route 10 km
Junior / Senior / Veterans (Men) 7.45 km
Junior / Senior / Veterans (Women) 5.45 km
Youth Teams
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official race t-shirt, bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal for all participants
🛟 Safety support: first aid team provided by the Volunteer Firefighters of Odemira
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: refreshments provided
🚿 Showers available at the football field locker rooms
