3rd Edition Olive Oil Pig Race of Murça

  • Sat, March 21, 2026
  • 10 
  • 3 races
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Event summary

The 3rd Edition of the “Azeite Porca de Murça” Race and Walk will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Parque Urbano de Murça in Vila Real, Portugal. This event features a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, with an additional Kids Race for children aged 12 and under.

The race is open to all participants aged 18 and over, while the walk has no minimum age requirement. The courses pass through the main streets of Murça, including the historic center and notable monuments, offering a scenic urban experience.

The event fosters healthy living and sports practice, with a festive atmosphere including awards for top finishers, the largest team, the best local athlete, and the oldest participant. The Kids Race is held on a circuit within the Parque Urbano, making the event family-friendly.

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Start/finish locations: Parque Urbano de Murça, 5090-149 Murça

Start times per category/distance:
• 10 km race: 17:00
• 5 km walk: 17:10

Cut-off times: Maximum duration of 2 hours for both race and walk

Bib pick-up time and location: March 21, 2026, from 09:00 to 15:00 at Parque Urbano de Murça

Registration deadline: February 28, 2026 (early registration)

Surface types: Urban streets passing through historic center and main monuments

Course format: Single loop courses for race and walk

Race routes:
• 10 km race: approximately 9.75 km with 120 m total ascent and 119 m total descent
• 5 km walk: approximately 5.24 km with 99 m total ascent and 97 m total descent

Timing method: Electronic chip timing (10 km race)

Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid aid station at 5 km and liquid and solid aid at finish for race; liquid and solid aid at finish for walk

Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female overall finishers, best local athlete, oldest participant, and most numerous team


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: unisex technical t-shirt, bib number, chip timing system (10 km race), insurance, finisher medal, sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for race finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results for 10 km race via chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance during event, traffic control by GNR
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for registered participants
🥤 Aid stations: liquid aid at 5 km and liquid and solid aid at finish for race; liquid and solid aid at finish for walk


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