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Acropolis \u2013 The Iron Challenge is an obstacle race taking place on July 5, 2026, in Briteiros S. Salvador, Guimar\u00e3es, Portugal. The event features two race distances: a main 12 km course with approximately 35 obstacles and a shorter 5 km initiation course with 15 obstacles.<\/p>\n

The race is open to participants aged 16 and older for the main course and 10 and older for the initiation course, with minors required to be accompanied by an adult. The event combines natural and artificial obstacles along a nature trail, emphasizing both competition and camaraderie.<\/p>\n

The Elite category requires athletes to overcome all obstacles without assistance and includes time limits, while the Open category encourages participation and teamwork without mandatory obstacle completion. The race fosters a spirit of challenge and cooperation in a natural setting.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Escola E.B 2\/3 de Briteiros, Briteiros S. Salvador, Guimar\u00e3es (41.51795, -8.319446)<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> Multiple staggered starts beginning at 09:00 on July 5, 2026<\/p>\n

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Elite (12 km) – competition focus, mandatory obstacle completion
\n\u2022 Open (12 km and 5 km) – participation focus, no mandatory obstacle completion<\/p>\n

Participants limit:<\/strong> Limited number of participants<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> June 19, 2026 at 23:59<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong> Natural terrain obstacle race with approximately 35 obstacles on 12 km course and 15 obstacles on 5 km course<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Sanitary facilities and changing rooms available at start location; hydration and reinforcement during and after the race<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Mandatory chip timing<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Trophies for top 3 male and female Elite finishers, top 3 Elite teams, most numerous teams, and Age Group awards for Elite and Open 12 km categories<\/p>\n

Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> Days before and on race day at event location; ID required for kit pickup<\/p>\n

Registrations made through this page are managed and processed directly by RaceFinder<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib number and mandatory timing chip
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal for those who complete the race
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Electronic chip timing with live results
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical assistance available at start, course, and finish
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Personal accident insurance included with registration
\n\ud83e\udd64 Hydration and refreshment during and after the race
\n\ud83d\udebf Changing rooms and shower area at start location
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Image rights authorized for event photography and video<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"The event takes place at Escola E.B 2\/3 de Briteiros in Briteiros S. Salvador, Guimar\u00e3es. Parking is available near the start location, with details provided by the organization."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Children aged 10 and older can participate in the 5 km initiation course but must be accompanied by an adult throughout the race. Participants under 16 require a signed parental authorization."},{"item_title":"How do I register?","item_description":"Registration is done online before June 19, 2026. Kit pickup requires presentation of ID."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Participants must wear the mandatory timing chip and bib. Use of bicycles, skates, or animals is prohibited."},{"item_title":"What happens if I fail an obstacle in the Elite category?","item_description":"Failure to complete an obstacle results in penalty by cutting the wristband, disqualifying the participant from final classification but allowing completion for finisher recognition."}],"event_date_start":"20260705","event_date_end":"20260705","event_start_time":"","event_country":"portugal","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/lap2go.com\/pt\/event\/acropolis-the-iron-challenge-2026","event_latitude":"41.4417","event_longitude":"-8.2955","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":true,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":true,"optional_extras":false,"organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/53639","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53639"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/53639\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53686,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/53639\/revisions\/53686"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53683"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53639"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=53639"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=53639"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=53639"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}