35th END OF EUROPE RACE

  • Sun, March 1, 2026
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Event summary

The 35th Corrida Fim da Europa is a road running race scheduled for March 1st, 2026, starting in Sintra and finishing at Cabo da Roca. The race covers a challenging and scenic distance of approximately 17 km through the Sintra mountain range, featuring a winding and technically demanding course.

The event is open to all healthy individuals aged 18 and over, making it accessible to a wide range of runners without the need for licensing. Two start waves at 10:00 and 10:15 are organized to ensure a comfortable race experience, with all participants classified together by chip time. The race atmosphere is competitive and unique, often described as a singular and unmissable experience, running through a striking natural landscape.

Participants benefit from support such as water stations, medical assistance, and baggage transport, with a festive yet serious athletic environment. The race awards finishers with medals and offers prizes for the top three male and female finishers overall, enhancing the motivation for runners of all levels.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Seniores (18-34 years)
• M35 and F35 (35-39 years)
• M40 and F40 (40-44 years)
• M45 and F45 (45-49 years)
• M50 and F50 (50-54 years)
• M55 and F55 (55-59 years)
• M60 and F60 (60-64 years)
• M65 and F65 (65 years and older)

Start/finish locations: Start at Volta do Duche near Fonte Mourisca, Sintra; Finish at Cabo da Roca

Start times per category/distance:
• First wave: 10:00
• Second wave: 10:15

Cut-off times: 2h30 to complete the race; intermediate time checks: 55 min for first 5 km, 1h50 for 10 km

Participants limit: 3,000 athletes

Surface types: Road running on paved and asphalt surfaces through Sintra hills

Course format: Point-to-point course from Sintra to Cabo da Roca, total length approx. 16.945 km

Race routes: Through Rua Visconde de Monserrate, Praça da República, Estrada da Pena, Estrada dos Capuchos, Peninha, Azóia, finishing at Farol da Roca lighthouse

Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated into bib

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with water at 4 km and 9.6 km; tea and solid food at finish

Drop bag policy: Baggage transport service available; bags tagged and delivered to finish must be dropped by 9:30

Prizes: Medals for all finishers; trophies for top 3 male and female overall; no age group prizes


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: technical race shirt, bib with non-detachable chip, wristband for baggage
🏅 Finisher prize: medal awarded to all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip with individual classification
🛟 Safety support: medical teams with ambulances on course, police traffic control
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with race entry
🥤 Aid stations: water at 4 km and 9.6 km, tea and solid food at finish line
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport available from start to finish
🏆 Podium awards for top 3 male and female finishers overall


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