44th Athletics Circuit "Vila de Odemira"
Event summary
The 44th Circuito de Atletismo “Vila de Odemira” will take place on April 3, 2026, in Odemira, Beja. This athletics event includes running races and a health walk with distances ranging from 150 meters for the youngest categories up to 8 kilometers for adults and masters.
Participation is open to all athletes, both federated and non-federated, including representation from clubs, companies, schools, and other organizations. The event features multiple age categories from toddlers to masters, with specific distances for each group.
The race routes are well-defined circuits in the town of Odemira, with support from local authorities and emergency services, creating a safe and organized environment for competitors of all ages.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Bâmbis (5 years, 2021) – 150m
• Sub 10 Benjamins M/F-A (6-9 years) – 500m
• Sub 12 Benjamins M/F-B (10-11 years) – 800m
• Sub 14 Infantis M/F (12-13 years) – 1600m
• Sub 16 Iniciados M/F (14-15 years) – 2400m
• Sub 18 Juvenis M/F (16-17 years) – 3200m
• Sub 20 + Seniores M/F (2007/2008 and earlier) – 8000m
• Masters Femininos (35+ years) – 8000m
• Masters Masculinos (35+ years) – 8000m
• 18ª Caminhada da Saúde (Health Walk) – 5km
Start/finish locations: All races start and finish at Jardim da Fonte Férrea, Odemira
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:30 – 18ª Caminhada da Saúde (5km)
• 09:45 – Sub 20 + Seniores and Masters (8km)
• 10:45 – Bâmbis (150m)
• 11:00 – Sub 10 Benjamins (500m)
• 11:10 – Sub 12 Benjamins (800m)
• 11:20 – Sub 14 Infantis (1600m)
• 11:35 – Sub 16 Iniciados (2400m)
• 11:50 – Sub 18 Juvenis (3200m)
Bib pick-up time and location: From 08:00 at the secretariat near Jardim da Fonte Férrea
Surface types: Urban roads and paths within Odemira town
Course format: Circuit routes designated as Percurso A (500m), B (800m), and C (1600m) adapted per category
Race routes:
• Percurso A – 500m circuit
• Percurso B – 800m circuit
• Percurso C – 1600m circuit
Prizes: Trophies for 1st to 3rd place per category, medals for 4th and 5th, T-shirt and gifts for all participants and walkers; monetary prizes for top general and team classifications
Location
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Road Running 8 km
Youth
Kids
Walk 5 km
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in each category, medals for 4th and 5th place, T-shirt and various gifts for all athletes and walkers
🛟 Safety support: first aid team with support from Bombeiros Voluntários de Odemira and public order forces (GNR) for traffic control
🚿 Showers: available at Balneários Municipais near Jardim Sousa Prado and Pavilhão Desportivo Municipal
