Messenger4th Lusical Run / Walk 2026
Event summary
The 4th Lusical Run/Walk 2026 is a running and walking event taking place on September 6, 2026, in Lusical and Alcanede, Portugal. The event features a 12 km run and an 8 km walk, both starting at Lusical and finishing at the Alcanede Volunteer Firefighters facilities.
The run is open to all participants aged 18 and over, with competitive categories by age groups, while the walk is non-competitive. The course includes dirt roads, trails, and asphalt, passing through local villages, a kart track, a playground, and the Alcanede Castle, offering a varied and scenic route.
The event also includes a Youth Race on September 5, with distances for children aged 5 to 15, promoting athletics and healthy habits among young participants. The atmosphere combines competition with community and family engagement.
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Start/finish locations: Start at Lusical facilities; finish at Alcanede Volunteer Firefighters facilities
Start times per category/distance: 10:00 for both 12 km run and 8 km walk
Cut-off times: Maximum duration 2h30; after this time, vehicle traffic is restored
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 4, 16:00–19:00 at Lusical
• September 5, 14:00–18:00 at Lusical
• September 6, 8:00–9:00 at Alcanede Volunteer Firefighters
Participants limit: 300 total
Registration deadline: August 31, 2026
Surface types: Dirt roads, trails, gravel, and asphalt
Course format: Point-to-point course starting at Lusical and finishing at Alcanede Volunteer Firefighters
Race routes:
• 12 km run: Lusical, villages of Colos and Oleiros, Alcanede Kartódromo, Alcanede playground, Alcanede Castle, castle walkway, asphalt road to finish
• 8 km walk: Lusical, villages of Colos and Oleiros, Alcanede playground, Alcanede Castle, castle walkway, asphalt road to finish
Timing method: Mandatory official bib and chip for all participants
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid refreshment at mid-course and solid and liquid refreshment at finish for both distances
Parking and shuttle details: Transport provided from Alcanede Volunteer Firefighters to Lusical between 8:00 and 9:15
Prizes: Awards for top three male and female overall; medals for top three in each age category; special prizes for largest team and record breaker
Location
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Road Running 12 km
Walking 8 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bag/backpack, technical t-shirt (except last-minute registrations), bib, sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: medal awarded at finish
⏱️ Timing: official chip timing mandatory for all participants
🛟 Safety support: security and rescue services provided
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshment mid-course; solid and liquid refreshment at finish
🚿 Showers available at Alcanede Volunteer Firefighters facilities
🏆 Prizes for top finishers and special awards