The Multicare Vitality Run is a family-friendly running and walking event taking place on October 17-18, 2026, at the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor in Portugal. It features multiple distances including 10 km and 5 km runs, a 5 km walk, a children’s race with various short distances, and a 2 km dog walk called C\u00e3ominhada.<\/p>\n
The event is open to all ages with specific age categories for children and adults, and includes a special dog walk with health and safety requirements for participating dogs. The race supports a charitable cause, with all registration fees donated to the Palha\u00e7os d\u2019Opital association.<\/p>\n
The course is varied, set entirely within the Jamor sports complex, featuring asphalt, dirt, and grass surfaces. The atmosphere is relaxed and inclusive, encouraging participation at all levels and promoting healthy living.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"
Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong> Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Est\u00e1dio de Honra do Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor<\/p>\n Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> Cut-off times:<\/strong> Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> Participants limit:<\/strong> Registration deadline:<\/strong> Surface types:<\/strong> Asphalt, dirt, and grass within the Jamor sports complex<\/p>\n Course format:<\/strong> All courses are within the perimeter of the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor<\/p>\n Race routes:<\/strong> Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing included with bib for 5 km and 10 km runs and 5 km walk; no timing for children’s race or C\u00e3ominhada<\/p>\n Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> Prizes:<\/strong> Awards for top 3 male and female finishers in 10 km run; all finishers receive sponsor gifts; C\u00e3ominhada participants receive medals<\/p>\n Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> Participants may transfer their bib and chip to another person until October 3, 2026, by notifying the organization in writing. No refunds are specified in the regulations. The event may be canceled due to force majeure such as natural disasters or government restrictions.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":" \ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: technical unisex t-shirt, bib, pins, and chip for runs and walk; dog walk kit includes t-shirt, bib, pins, two water bottles, reusable bottle, and water dispenser
\nRegulation link \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 October 17, 15:00: C\u00e3ominhada (2 km dog walk)
\n\u2022 October 18, 09:00: Children’s Race
\n\u2022 October 18, 10:00: 10 km Run, 5 km Run, 5 km Walk<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 C\u00e3ominhada: 1 hour after start
\n\u2022 October 18 races and walk: 2 hours after start<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 October 16, 14:00\u201318:00
\n\u2022 October 17, 10:00\u201317:00
\n\u2022 October 18, 08:00\u201309:00
\n\u2022 Location: Pra\u00e7a da Maratona, Est\u00e1dio de Honra do Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 C\u00e3ominhada: 100 dogs maximum
\n\u2022 All other races combined: 3,000 participants maximum<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 C\u00e3ominhada: October 16, 2026, 24:00
\n\u2022 Other races: October 17, 2026<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 C\u00e3ominhada: 2 km dog walk
\n\u2022 Children’s Race: four distances approx. 300 m to 1,000 m depending on age category
\n\u2022 5 km Run and Walk
\n\u2022 10 km Run<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Liquid refreshment stations at 2.5 km, 5 km, and finish for 10 km run
\n\u2022 Refreshment stations at 2.5 km and finish for 5 km run and walk
\n\u2022 Refreshment at finish for children’s race and C\u00e3ominhada<\/p>\n
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal for C\u00e3ominhada participants; sponsor gifts for all finishers of October 18 races
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results for 5 km and 10 km runs and 5 km walk via electronic chip
\n\ud83d\udedf Safety support: medical assistance with ambulances on course and at start\/finish; veterinary support for C\u00e3ominhada
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for participants and dogs in C\u00e3ominhada
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: liquid refreshments at multiple points depending on race
\n\ud83d\udcf8 Photography\/video coverage: electronic participation diplomas available online after event<\/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 the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor. Specific transport details are not provided in the sources."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Yes, there is a Children's Race with distances from approximately 300 to 1,000 meters for ages born between 2013 and 2021."},{"item_title":"How do I register?","item_description":"Registration is done via the official event website until October 16 or 17, 2026, depending on the race. Payment can be made by Multibanco or MBway."},{"item_title":"What is the elevation or terrain like?","item_description":"The course includes asphalt, dirt, and grass surfaces within the Jamor sports complex."},{"item_title":"Is special equipment required?","item_description":"Participants receive a technical t-shirt, bib, and chip for timed races. Dogs in the C\u00e3ominhada must meet health and safety requirements including vaccinations and use of a short leash."}],"event_start_time":"","event_country":"portugal","event_date_start":"20261018","event_date_end":"20261018","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"optional_extras":false,"event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/corrida.multicarevitality.pt\/site\/?local=home","event_latitude":"38.6925","event_longitude":"-9.3123","organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/53981","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=53981"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/53981\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54595,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/53981\/revisions\/54595"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54594"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53981"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=53981"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=53981"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=53981"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}