MessengerColor for Life 2026
Event summary
Color for Life 2026 is an inclusive sporting event taking place on August 8, 2026, in Vila do Conde, Portugal. Participants can run, walk, or use a wheelchair along a route starting and finishing at the Mural Homenagem às Mulheres da Seca do Bacalhau, with a festive atmosphere featuring music, food trucks, and activities for children.
The event is open to all ages and abilities, with no competitive or classificatory aspect, emphasizing fun, color, music, and social connection. It supports a humanitarian cause by raising funds for emergency medical equipment for the Vila do Conde delegation of the Portuguese Red Cross.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Mural Homenagem às Mulheres da Seca do Bacalhau, Avenida Marquês de Sá da Bandeira, Vila do Conde
Start times per category/distance: All participants start at 17:30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa – Delegação de Vila do Conde, Rua da Cabine, nº 1 – Vilar, daily 08:00–23:00
• Espaço Vila Jovem, Avenida Júlio Graça, nº 580 – Vila do Conde, weekdays 09:00–17:00
Surface types: Urban streets and paths in Vila do Conde
Course format: Single route starting and finishing at the same location
Race routes: Route passes through Avenida Júlio Graça, Rua do Bombeiro, Largo da Alfândega, Praça da República, Mercado Municipal Duarte Pacheco, Rua Conde Dom Mendo, Avenida Dr. Artur da Cunha Araújo, Rua Dr. Pereira Júnior, Tribunal Judicial Comarca do Porto – Núcleo de Vila do Conde, Avenida Dr. João Canavarro, Avenida Sacadura Cabral, Avenida do Brasil
Timing method: No competitive timing or classification
Toilets and aid station placement: Water distribution throughout the course
Prizes: No competitive prizes
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: backpack, t-shirt, glasses, paint bag
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: water available throughout the course
