Messenger7th Salinas Sunset - Run and Walk
Event summary
The VII Salinas Sunset Run is a running and walking event taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Alcochete, Setúbal. The event features three distances: a 7 km walk, and 8 km and 13 km runs.
Participation is open to walkers aged 8 and above and runners aged 16 and above, with minors under 18 requiring parental authorization. The race offers a festive evening atmosphere with a sunset start time at 20:00, including a warm-up session and a briefing before the start.
The event is organized by the Sports Sector of the Municipality of Alcochete and includes trophies for top finishers in various age categories for the 13 km run and overall trophies for the 8 km run.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Males Sub 23 (18-22 years)
• Males Seniors (23-39 years)
• Males 40 (40-49 years)
• Males 50 (50-59 years)
• Males 60 (60+ years)
• Females Sub 23 (18-22 years)
• Females Seniors (23-39 years)
• Females 40 (40-49 years)
• Females 50 (50-59 years)
• Females 60 (60+ years)
Start/finish locations: Fórum Cultural de Alcochete
Start times per category/distance:
• 20:00 – Corrida 8km and 13km
• 20:01 – Caminhada 7km
Bib pick-up time and location: May 23, 9:00–12:30 at Sector of Sports, Câmara Municipal de Alcochete, antiga Escola Conde Ferreira, Largo Barão Samora Correia, Alcochete
Cut-off times: Event closes at 00:00 (midnight), may close earlier if all participants finish
Participants limit: 500 total
Surface types: Private property and open roads with possible sporadic vehicle traffic
Course format: Marked routes with tape and/or signs; athletes must pass control points for time validation
Race routes:
• Caminhada: 7 km
• Corrida: 8 km and 13 km
Timing method: Electronic timing with control points
Toilets and aid station placement: One aid station on the 8 km and 13 km routes and one at the finish area for both running and walking
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 overall male and female in 8 km run; trophies for top 3 in each male and female age category and overall in 13 km run
Location
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Road Running 13 km
Road Running 8 km
Walk 7 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, technical T-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: participation medal, soup at the finish
⏱️ Electronic timing with control points and published results
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident coverage included
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments for runners
🏆 Trophies for top finishers in specified categories