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Event summary
The São João Sunset Run 2026 is a running event taking place on June 27, 2026, in Vila do Conde, Portugal. It features multiple race distances including 10 km, 5 km, and a 5 km walk, along with a Kids’ Run with distances ranging from 300 m to 1300 m for various age groups.
The event welcomes participants aged 18 and older for the 10 km and 5 km races, while the walk is open to all ages with minors requiring adult accompaniment or parental authorization. The Kids’ Run requires parental authorization. The races start and finish at Av. Marquês Sá da Bandeira (seca do Bacalhau) in Vila do Conde.
The race atmosphere is community-oriented with a variety of distances for all ages and abilities, including a family-friendly walk and children’s races. The event is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Vila do Conde and Associação de Atletismo Vilacondense, ensuring a well-supported and safe race environment.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Corrida Kids: Traquinas (born 2019-2022) 300m
• Benjamins A (2017-2018) 500m
• Benjamins B (2015-2016) 700m
• Infantis (2013-2014) 1000m
• Iniciados (2011-2012) 1200m
• Juvenis (2009-2010) 1300m
• Corrida 10km: 18 years and older
• Corrida 5km: 18 years and older
• Caminhada 5km: all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult or have parental authorization)
Start/finish locations: Av. Marquês Sá da Bandeira (seca do Bacalhau), Vila do Conde
Start times per category/distance:
• Corrida Kids: 17:30
• Corrida 10km: 20:30
• Corrida 5km: 20:35
• Caminhada 5km: 20:40
Cut-off times: Maximum duration of 2 hours for 10 km, 5 km, and 5 km walk
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 26, 14:00–20:00
• June 27, 10:00–18:00
• Location: Av. Marquês Sá da Bandeira (seca do Bacalhau), Vila do Conde
Registration deadline: June 21, 2026, at 23:59
Course format: Start and finish at the same location for all races
Race routes:
• Corrida Kids: Av. Marquês Sá da Bandeira (seca do Bacalhau), Vila do Conde
• 10 km: Av. Marquês Sá da Bandeira (seca do Bacalhau), Vila do Conde
• 5 km: Av. Marquês Sá da Bandeira (seca do Bacalhau), Vila do Conde
• Caminhada 5 km: Av. Marquês Sá da Bandeira (seca do Bacalhau), Vila do Conde
Timing method: Managed by a timing company; results published on official website
Prizes:
• Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in Kids, 10 km, and 5 km races
• Team classification trophies for best scoring teams
• Age categories for 10 km: Seniors and Veterans (35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65)
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Road Running 5 km
Walk 5 km
Kids
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: T-shirt for Kids, 10 km, 5 km, and walk participants
🏅 Finisher prize: Medal for all finishers in Kids, 10 km, 5 km, and walk
⏱️ Timing + results published on official event website
🛟 Safety support: medical support teams available during the event
🛡️ Insurance: accident insurance provided for all athletes
📸 Photography/video coverage: Included by registration acceptance
🏆 Trophies or podium awards for top finishers and teams