3rd Rotary Run and Walk for Mental Health / 6th Rotary Run for Mental Health
Event summary
The 3rd Rotary Run and Walk for Mental Health will take place on May 31, 2026, at Parque Urbano do Jamor in Cruz Quebrada. This event features an 8 km run and a 4 km walk, both starting in the morning.
The 8 km run is open to all participants aged 18 and over, while the 4 km walk is open to all ages. The run includes two laps of the course, and the walk consists of one lap, both starting near the canoeing lake and passing the cross-country track.
Participants will enjoy a supportive atmosphere with prizes awarded to the top finishers in the run, and the event supports several community rehabilitation and intervention organizations.
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Start/finish locations: Parque Urbano do Jamor (near the canoeing lake)
Start times per category/distance:
• 8 km run: 10:00
• 4 km walk: 10:05
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 29, 10:00–18:30 at Xistarca facilities
• May 31, 8:30–9:30 at the start location (extra €3.00 or €3.50 if not pre-purchased)
Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors and Seniors (18–34 years)
• Vet I (35–39 years)
• Vet II (40–44 years)
• Vet III (45–49 years)
• Vet IV (50–54 years)
• Vet V (55–59 years)
• Vet VI (60–64 years)
• Vet VII (65–69 years)
• Vet VIII (70+ years)
Course format: 8 km run: 2 laps of the course; 4 km walk: 1 lap of the course
Race routes: Start at Parque Urbano do Jamor near the canoeing lake, proceed towards the cross-country track, then return to the finish
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations: 8 km run – water at 5 km and water and apple at finish; 4 km walk – water at finish
Prizes: Trophy for 1st place and medals for 2nd and 3rd place overall (male/female) in the 8 km run; unclaimed prizes can be collected within 30 days at Xistarca
Timing method: Chip timing for the 8 km run (chip on bib, cannot be folded)
Location
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Road Running 8 km
Walk 4 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, chip for 8 km run, technical t-shirt, finisher medal, possible sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers of the 8 km run
⏱️ Timing + chip timing available for the 8 km run
🥤 Aid stations: water at 5 km and finish for 8 km run; water at finish for 4 km walk
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for registered participants
🧳 Cloakroom service available at start area for closed bags