26th Famalicão-Joane

  • Sun, May 17, 2026
  • 6 races
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Event summary

The XXVI Famalicão Joane 2026 takes place on May 17, 2026, in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. Organized by Associação Teatro Construção (ATC), the event connects Famalicão to Joane in a competitive 11.2 km road race.

The event also includes the I Family Run Vermoim Joane (4 km) and the XXIII Vermoim Joane Walk (4 km), offering participation opportunities for competitive runners, families, and recreational participants. With thousands of participants expected, it is one of the region’s most traditional road running events.

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Regulation ↗

Date
May 17, 2026

Location
Famalicão / Vermoim / Joane – Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga

Events & Distances

– Famalicão Joane (Main Race): 11.2 km – Start 10:30
– Family Run Vermoim Joane: 4 km – Start 09:30
– Vermoim Joane Walk: 4 km – Start 09:35

Participation

Open to federated and non-federated athletes.
Maximum total entries: 6000 participants.
No race-day registrations allowed.

Registration Deadline
May 10, 2026

Time Limits

– Family Run & Walk: 60 minutes
– Famalicão Joane: 1h30 (athletes must reach 6 km within 60 minutes)

Race Categories (Main Race)

Sub 23 (2004–2010)
Seniors (2003 and earlier under 40 years)
Veterans I (40–44)
Veterans II (45–49)
Veterans III (50–54)
Veterans IV (55–59)
Veterans V (60+)

Prizes (Main Race)

Overall M/F – Top 10 with cash prizes (1st: €200 → 10th: €20)
Age group prizes for Top 5 in each category (cash awards)
Overall prizes are cumulative with age group prizes

Walk & Family Run
No official classification or prizes.

Bib Collection

May 16 (10:00–12:30 & 15:00–18:00) – ATC Headquarters
May 17 – up to 30 minutes before start at departure locations

Transport

Organization provides shuttle buses from Joane to Famalicão and Vermoim (schedule defined in regulation).

Insurance

Sports insurance provided (mandatory for non-federated athletes).


Famalicão, Braga

Races

Road Running 11.1 km 5 inscriptions

17 May, 2026
10:30

Family Race 4 km 5 inscriptions

17 May, 2026
9:30

Walk 4 km 5 inscriptions

17 May, 2026
9:35

Benefits

🎽 Technical t-shirt included
🏅 Cash prizes up to Top 10 overall (Main Race)
🥇 Age group cash awards (Top 5 per category)
🚌 Shuttle transport between start and finish areas
🛡️ Sports insurance included
🚿 Facilities and support services available
👮 Full safety support (GNR, PSP, Municipal Police & Firefighters)


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