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Event summary
Corrida da Ponte 2026 is a 10 km running race taking place on October 11, 2026, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. This event is open to both federated and non-federated athletes of all genders, including juniors, seniors, and veterans.
The race route crosses the iconic Ponte Eiffel over the Rio Lima and covers urban streets of Viana do Castelo, offering a dynamic city running experience. The event also includes youth races with shorter distances for various age groups, making it inclusive for younger participants.
With organized timing, official classifications by age categories and teams, and monetary prizes for top finishers, Corrida da Ponte 2026 combines competitive spirit with community engagement in a festive atmosphere.
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Start/finish locations: Start at Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, finish at the same avenue in Viana do Castelo
Start times per category/distance:
• Youth races start between 09:30 and 10:00
• 10 km race starts at 10:45
Cut-off times: 1 hour 30 minutes for the 10 km race
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 10, 15:00–20:00
• October 11, 07:30–10:00
• Location: Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo, Praça da Liberdade
Participants limit: 1,000 (may be increased by the organization)
Registration deadline: October 5, 2026
Surface types: Urban streets
Course format: Single loop crossing Ponte Eiffel and various city streets
Race routes: Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, Avenida Conde Carreira, Rua dos Bombeiros, Rua Emídio Navarro, Avenida Afonso III, Ponte Eiffel, Avenida do Cabedelo, Rua Abel Viana, Alameda 5 de Outubro, Praça da Liberdade, Alameda João Alves Cerqueira, Avenida Campo do Castelo, Avenida Batalhão dos Caçadores 9, finishing at Avenida dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with intermediate control points
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations approximately every 5 km
• 5 km at Cabedelo (water only)
• 10 km at finish (water, energy bars, fruit)
Parking and shuttle details: Parking available at Campo da Agonia / Santiago da Barra in city center
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 5 overall and age categories, trophies for teams, finisher prize for all completing the 10 km race
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellations must be communicated by September 15, 2026, to receive a 50% refund. No refunds after this date. In case of event cancellation due to pandemic, registrations transfer to new date or 50% refund after deducting event expenses.
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number included with registration
🏅 Finisher prize: awarded to all who complete the 10 km race
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip timing system
🛟 Safety support: emergency and medical teams including Red Cross and nursing staff
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for non-federated athletes
🥤 Aid stations: water at 5 km, water, energy bars, and fruit at finish line
📸 Official photographic and audiovisual coverage rights reserved by organizers
🏆 Monetary prizes for top finishers in general and age categories, trophies for winning teams
