Messenger23rd Night Leg of Odivelas
Event summary
The 23rd Légua Noturna de Odivelas is a night running event taking place on July 10, 2026, in Odivelas, Portugal. The race features a 5,000-meter distance and a family walk of 2,700 meters, both held in the evening.
Open to all athletes, federated and non-federated, with registration required by July 5, 2026. The event offers a festive atmosphere supported by the local municipality and community organizations, welcoming runners of all levels and families for the walk.
Participants will experience a route through urban streets of Odivelas with a night-time ambiance, including a competitive race and a non-competitive family walk.
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Age categories/divisions:
• M Seniores – 18 to 39 years
• F Seniores – 18 to 39 years
• M 40 – 40 to 49 years
• F 40 – 40 to 49 years
• M 50 – 50 to 59 years
• F 50 – 50 to 59 years
• M 60 – over 60 years
• F 60 – over 60 years
Start/finish locations: Start and finish at the junction of Rua Augusto Alexandre Jorge and Rua Henrique Manuel Ginja Cardoso, Odivelas
Start times per category/distance:
• Family Walk (2,700 m): 21:05
• Night Race (5,000 m): 21:30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 9, 12:00–18:00 at Feira do Silvado (Junta de Freguesia room)
• July 10, 18:00–20:00 at Feira do Silvado (Junta de Freguesia room)
Participants limit:
• Night Race: 700 individual entries
• Family Walk: 500 individual entries
Surface types: Urban paved streets
Race routes:
• Night Race: 5,000 meters through various streets and roundabouts in Odivelas
• Family Walk: 2,700 meters through urban streets including Avenida Dom Dinis and Estrada da Paiã
Timing method: WeTiming electronic timing system
Toilets and aid station placement: Water and caldo verde soup with bifana served after the race in a designated area
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall male and female, medals for top 3 in age categories, team prizes for best 3 teams, and concert tickets for top 3 overall male and female finishers
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Walking 2,7 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number (mandatory and must be visible during the race)
🥤 Aid stations: water and caldo verde soup with bifana served after the race
🛟 Safety support: ambulances from Bombeiros Voluntários de Odivelas on site
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included according to law
🏆 Prizes: trophies, medals, and concert tickets for top finishers and teams
