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The Cherry Winter Run – Paul is a road running event taking place on December 19, 2026, in the parish of Paul, Covilh\u00e3. It features multiple race categories including a 10 km competitive run, a 5 km non-competitive run, and various children\u2019s races.<\/p>\n

Participation is open to both federated and non-federated athletes as well as the general public, across a wide range of age categories from very young children to veterans. The event runs concurrently with the District Road Championship of Castelo Branco, awarding the best athletes in the district.<\/p>\n

The race offers a festive atmosphere with special prizes sponsored by Cherry Sculpture Hotel and includes a post-race food refreshment for registered participants. The event also features team classifications and awards for individual and collective performances.<\/p>\n","organizer_description":"

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

Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Corrida da Pequenada (born 2019 to 2026)
\n\u2022 Benjamins A (born 2017\/2018)
\n\u2022 Benjamins B (born 2015\/2016)
\n\u2022 Infantis (born 2013\/2014)
\n\u2022 Iniciados (born 2011\/2012)
\n\u2022 Juvenis (born 2009\/2010)
\n\u2022 Juniores (born 2007\/2008)
\n\u2022 Seniores (born 2006 and earlier)
\n\u2022 Veteranos I (35 to 44 years)
\n\u2022 Veteranos II (45 to 54 years)
\n\u2022 Veteranos III (55 years and older)<\/p>\n

Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Campo da Raboleirada, Paul<\/p>\n

Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 15:00 – Infantis\/Iniciados\/Juvenis (1600m Cherry One Mile)
\n\u2022 15:20 – Benjamins A and B (300m Cherry Kids)
\n\u2022 15:21 – Corrida da Pequenada (300m Cherry Babys)
\n\u2022 15:30 – Juniores, Seniores, Veteranos (10 km Cherry Winter Run and 5 km Cherry 5K)
\n\u2022 17:30 – Awards and social gathering at Complexo Desportivo da Raboleirada – Paul<\/p>\n

Registration deadline:<\/strong> December 13, 2026 at 23:59<\/p>\n

Surface types:<\/strong> Road<\/p>\n

Course format:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Cherry Kids: 1 lap of 300m
\n\u2022 Cherry One Mile: 1 lap of 1600m
\n\u2022 Cherry Winter Run (District Championship): 2 laps of 5 km
\n\u2022 Cherry 5K (non-competitive): 1 lap of 5 km<\/p>\n

Race routes:<\/strong> Detailed maps provided for each category including children\u2019s races and main runs<\/p>\n

Timing method:<\/strong> Electronic chip timing via chip on bib<\/p>\n

Toilets and aid station placement:<\/strong> 1 to 2 aid stations along the 10 km course<\/p>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Individual trophies for top 3 in each category and gender, team awards for 1st to 3rd places mixed gender teams, special prizes from Cherry Sculpture Hotel, participation prizes for children\u2019s races and 5K non-competitive<\/p>\n

Cancellation & refund policy:<\/strong> No registration cancellations or refunds are accepted. The event may be canceled or postponed by the organizers due to external factors such as natural disasters, disturbances, strikes, or public health requirements.<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"

\ud83c\udfbd Athlete kit: bib, medal finisher for children\u2019s races, t-shirt, bag for youth and adult races
\n\ud83c\udfc5 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers
\n\u23f1\ufe0f Timing + live results by chip on bib
\n\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Insurance: personal accident insurance included
\n\ud83e\udd64 Aid stations: 1 to 2 points of hydration on 10 km course
\n\ud83d\udebf Showers available at finish line in sports complex
\n\ud83e\udd64 Post-race food: Caldo Verde, Bifana sandwich, and drink for registered participants<\/p>\n","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How do I register for the event?","item_description":"Registration must be done online at waitastart.com by December 13, 2026, 23:59. Bib pick-up is at the race venue from December 18."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Yes, there are multiple children\u2019s categories including Corrida da Pequenada, Benjamins A and B, Infantis, Iniciados, and Juvenis."},{"item_title":"How do I get to the event?","item_description":"The event takes place at Campo da Raboleirada in Paul, Covilh\u00e3. Specific parking or shuttle details are not provided."},{"item_title":"Is there a timing system?","item_description":"Yes, electronic chip timing is used with chips attached to the bibs."},{"item_title":"Are there aid stations?","item_description":"Yes, there will be 1 to 2 aid stations along the 10 km course."}],"event_date_start":"20261219","event_date_end":"20261219","event_start_time":"","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/waitastart.com\/evento\/2a-edicao-cherry-winter-run\/","event_latitude":"40.2804","event_longitude":"-7.5041","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""},"organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"optional_extras":false,"checkout_team_field_show":true,"checkout_team_field_required_individual":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_show":true,"checkout_tshirt_field_required":true,"checkout_medical_section_show":true,"checkout_billing_section_show":true,"checkout_medical_section_required":true,"checkout_billing_section_required":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_show":true,"checkout_bib_name_field_required":true,"checkout_bib_number_field_show":false,"checkout_bib_number_field_required":false,"checkout_tshirt_field_sizes":["XS","S","M","L","XL","2XL","3XL"],"event_text_badge_official_show":false,"event_text_chip_lowest_price_show":true,"event_text_chip_secure_payment_show":true,"event_text_chip_direct_registration_show":false,"event_text_cta_registered_directly_show":false,"event_text_why_lowest_price_show":true,"event_text_why_secure_payments_show":true,"event_text_why_registered_directly_show":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/87393","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=87393"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/87393\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87394,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/87393\/revisions\/87394"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=87393"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=87393"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=87393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}