37th Run of the Festa do Avante! 2026

  • Sun, September 6, 2026
  • 2 races
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Event summary

The 37th Corrida da Festa do Avante! 2026 is a 10 km running race taking place on September 6, 2026, starting at Avenida Silva Gomes near E-Leclerc in Amora, Portugal. The route leads towards the Festa do Avante! at Quinta da Atalaia, with a turnaround near the 25 de Abril stage, returning to the start and finishing there.

This open race welcomes club representatives, federated or not, associations, and individual athletes. The course is homologated by the Portuguese Athletics Federation, ensuring official standards and competitive integrity.

The event promotes sportsmanship, solidarity, and the values of sport as a unifying activity, integrated within the cultural and political program of the Festa do Avante! It offers a festive atmosphere encouraging participation from a broad community.

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Start/finish locations: Avenida Silva Gomes, junto ao E-Leclerc, Amora

Start times per category/distance:
• Corrida (10 km): 09h30
• Caminhada: 09h45

Bib pick-up time and location:
• 5 de Setembro, 15h00–19h00, Avenida Silva Gomes, junto ao E-Leclerc, Amora
• Dia da prova, 7h30–8h30, local da partida (somente para atletas de fora do concelho)

Cut-off times: 1h10m após a partida

Registration deadline: 01/09/2026

Surface types: Percurso homologado pela Federação Portuguesa de Atletismo (asfalto e marginal)

Race routes: Partida na Avenida Silva Gomes, direção à Festa do Avante! na Quinta da Atalaia, retorno perto do palco 25 de Abril, regresso à Rua Silva Gomes, depois em direção ao Seixal pela marginal e retorno ao local de partida para a meta

Timing method: Sistemas de cronometragem WeTiming

Toilets and aid station placement: Abastecimentos aos 6 km e no final da corrida

Prizes: Troféus ou taça aos 3 primeiros atletas classificados em cada escalão; taças às 10 primeiras equipas; entrada de domingo na Festa do Avante! para todos os que terminarem a prova


Seixal, Lisboa

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Benefits

🏅 Finisher prize: entry to the Festa do Avante! on Sunday for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by WeTiming system
🛟 Safety support: ambulance and first aid service
🥤 Aid stations: hydration at 6 km and at the finish
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident coverage included


FAQ

How do I register for the race?

Registrations must be made on the werun.pt platform before September 1, 2026. No registrations are accepted on race day.

Can I pick up my bib on race day?

Bib pick-up is available on September 5 from 15:00 to 19:00 and on race day from 7:30 to 8:30 only for athletes coming from outside the municipality.

What is the cut-off time for the race?

The race control closes 1 hour and 10 minutes after the start.

Are there aid stations along the route?

Yes, there are aid stations at 6 km and at the finish line.

Is there safety and medical support during the race?

Yes, there is an ambulance and first aid service available.

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