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Event summary
The Dunas de Calvão – Road Run 2026 is a road running event taking place on August 2, 2026, at Parque da Lagoa de Calvão in Calvão, Vagos. It features a competitive 10 km race and a non-competitive 6.5 km walk, offering options for different fitness levels and interests.
Open to both federated and non-federated athletes aged 18 and over for the race, and open to all ages for the walk, the event promotes physical activity, community engagement, and local identity as part of the 93rd anniversary celebrations of the Calvão parish. The race course is mostly on roads with low traffic, combining urban areas and scenic surroundings near the lagoon.
The event fosters a family-friendly and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging participation from experienced runners, casual joggers, and community members seeking a pleasant morning experience together.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Sub20 – 18 to 20 years
• Sub23 – 21 to 23 years
• Senior – 24 to 34 years
• M35 / F35 – 35 to 39 years
• M40 / F40 – 40 to 44 years
• M45 / F45 – 45 to 49 years
• M50 / F50 – 50 to 54 years
• M55 / F55 – 55 to 59 years
• M60 / F60 – 60 to 64 years
• M65 / F65 – 65 to 69 years
• M70 / F70 – 70 years or older
Start/finish locations: Parque da Lagoa de Calvão, Calvão, Vagos
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – 10 km race
• 09:05 – 6.5 km walk
Cut-off times:
• 10 km race: maximum 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Intermediate time limit: 50 minutes at 5 km
Bib pick-up time and location:
• Saturday 15:00–19:30 at Parque da Lagoa de Calvão
• Sunday 07:00–08:30 at Parque da Lagoa de Calvão
Participants limit:
• 10 km race – 300 participants
• 6.5 km walk – 200 participants
Registration deadline: July 26, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Road/asphalt
Course format: Single loop approximately 10,000 meters
Race routes: 10 km road race and 6.5 km walk around Parque da Lagoa de Calvão
Timing method: Electronic chip timing (disposable chip for race)
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations at 5 km and finish
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall male and female in 10 km race
• Trophies for top 3 male and female in each age category
• Trophies for top 3 teams in 10 km race (teams with minimum 10 athletes)
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Walking 6.5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official bib, disposable electronic chip (race), official event t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal, digital diploma
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: medical support at finish area
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: hydration and food at 5 km and finish
🚿 Showers and refreshment zone available post-race