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Event summary
The Volkswagen Run is a running event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Palmela, Portugal, at the Volkswagen Autoeuropa facilities. It features a main 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and Mini races for children with distances ranging from approximately 300 to 1000 meters depending on age category.
The main 10 km race is open to athletes born in 2007 or earlier (18+), while the walk is open to all ages. The Mini races are for children born between 2013 and 2021, with the youngest category allowing accompaniment by a guardian. The event offers a family-friendly atmosphere within the largest car factory in the country.
Participants can enjoy well-marked courses inside the Volkswagen Autoeuropa and adjacent industrial park, with hydration stations along the routes. The event includes categories for juniors, seniors, and various veteran age groups.
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Start/finish locations: Volkswagen Autoeuropa facilities, Quinta da Marquesa, Palmela
Start times per category/distance:
• 10 km race: 09:00
• 5 km walk: 10:00
• Mini races: 10:20
Cut-off times:
• 10 km race: 2 hours
• 5 km walk: 1 hour 30 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 22, 11:00–17:00 at Volkswagen Autoeuropa, Sala Volkswagen, edifício 11
• October 23, 12:00–18:00 at Nike Store Colombo, Lisboa
• October 24, 10:00–18:00 at Nike Store Colombo, Lisboa
Participants limit:
• 10 km race + 5 km walk: 4,000
• Mini races: 100
Registration deadline: Until participant limits are reached
Surface types: Interior of Volkswagen Autoeuropa and adjacent industrial park
Course format: Loop courses within Volkswagen Autoeuropa facilities and adjacent industrial park
Race routes:
• 10 km race inside Volkswagen Autoeuropa and adjacent industrial park
• 5 km walk inside Volkswagen Autoeuropa
• Mini races inside Volkswagen Autoeuropa with distances from approx. 300 to 1000 meters depending on age category
Timing method: Electronic chip timing for 10 km race; no timing for 5 km walk (participation diploma available)
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations at km 4.1, 7.5 and finish for 10 km race
• Aid stations at km 2.8 and finish for 5 km walk
• Aid station at finish for Mini races
Parking and shuttle details: Free parking available at Volkswagen Autoeuropa facilities in designated areas
Prizes: Trophies and gifts for top 3 men and women in 10 km race; water and fruit for all finishers; electronic participation diploma available online
Cancellation & refund policy: No refunds are made for registrations. Participants may transfer their bib and chip to another person by formal written request until October 11, 2026. After this date, name changes will not be made but classification and insurance will be updated.
Location
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Mini
Road Running 10 km
Road Running 10 km Colaborador Volkswagen Autoeuropa
Walking 5 km
Walking 5 km Colaborador Volkswagen Autoeuropa
Mini
Road Running 10 km
Road Running 10 km Colaborador Volkswagen Autoeuropa
Walking 5 km
Walking 5 km Colaborador Volkswagen Autoeuropa
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical unisex t-shirt, bib, chip (10 km), pins, and sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: water and fruit for all finishers; electronic participation diploma available online
⏱️ Timing + live results by category for 10 km race via electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance during start, course, and finish; police control for traffic management
🥤 Aid stations: hydration points at specified kilometers and finish line
🧳 No drop-bag policy mentioned
📸 Image rights ceded to organizers for use in communications
