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Event summary
The 39th edition of the 20 Kms de Almeirim – Rota da Sopa da Pedra will take place on October 25, 2026, in Almeirim, Portugal. This event features a competitive 20 km road race, a 10 km race, and a non-competitive 5 km mini/walk.
The races are open to all athletes of both sexes in good health, with no license required, and have participant limits of 600 for the 20 km and 500 for the 10 km. The event is held on an urban circuit with detailed routes through the city streets.
The race day starts at 10:00 AM, with water and other refreshments provided at various points along the courses. The event offers trophies and prizes for top finishers in various categories, including special awards for record holders and local athletes.
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Start/finish locations: Urban circuit in Almeirim, starting and finishing at Avenida 25 de Abril
Start times per category/distance: All athletes start at 10:00 AM
Participants limit:
• 20 km: 600 athletes
• 10 km: 500 athletes
• Mini/walk (5 km): 500 athletes
Registration deadline: October 18, 2026
Surface types: Road running on urban streets
Race routes:
• 20 km route detailed through multiple streets including Avenida 25 de Abril, Rua Dr. Mário Soares, Rua do Paço, Praça da República, Rua Francisco Nunes Godinho, Largo Manuel Rodrigues Pisco, Rua de Coruche, Rua Padre António Vieira, Rua Condessa da Junqueira, and others
• 10 km route follows a similar urban circuit
• Mini/walk 5 km route on urban streets
Timing method: Numeric bib and electronic chip, bib must be worn visibly on the front
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Water and refreshments at start, along the course, and at finish
• 20 km aid stations at 5, 10, 15 km and finish
• 10 km aid stations at 5 km and finish
• Mini/walk aid stations at start and finish
Prizes:
• Trophies for top three athletes in each category for 10 km
• Awards for top three teams
• Special trophies: Gabriel Duarte (overall winners), Delfim Ribeiro (team with most finishers), Rutis (oldest finisher), and Atletas do Concelho (local athletes)
Bib pick-up time and location: October 24, 2026, from 15:00 to 18:30 and on race day from 8:00 to 9:30 at Pavilhão Alfredo Bento Calado
Location
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Road Running 20 km
Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, backpack
🏅 Finisher prize: trophy commemorating the 39th edition
🥤 Aid stations: water, Sumol juice (0.33L Tetra Pack), and other refreshments at start, along the course, and finish
🛡️ Insurance: included for non-federated athletes according to law
🚿 Showers available at Pavilhão Alfredo Bento Calado
