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47th Run of Freedom Lisbon 2026

Sat, April 25, 2026
Free — 8 €
4 races

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Event summary

The 47th Corrida da Liberdade Lisboa is a running event held on April 25, 2026, in Lisbon, commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. It features multiple distances including an 11,000-meter timed race, a 5,000-meter race, a 1,000-meter kids’ race, and a 2,500-meter walk.

The event is open to various age categories, with trophies awarded to top finishers and medals for all finishers in the races. The race routes start from different locations in Lisbon and all finish at Praça dos Restauradores, creating a festive atmosphere celebrating freedom and collective joy.

The Corrida da Liberdade is organized as a popular celebration with a strong symbolic connection to April ideals, welcoming runners of all ages and abilities, including children and walkers.

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Start/finish locations:
• Percurso A (11,000 m): Pontinha to Praça dos Restauradores
• Percurso B (5,000 m): Largo do Carmo to Praça dos Restauradores
• Percurso C (1,000 m kids race): Praça Marquês de Pombal (start Av. da Liberdade) to Praça dos Restauradores
• Percurso D (2,500 m walk): Jardim do Príncipe Real to Praça dos Restauradores

Start times per category/distance:
• Percurso A, B, C: 10:00 (Percurso C approx. 10:15)
• Percurso D: After the 5,000 m race passes Jardim do Príncipe Real

Age categories/divisions:
• Percurso A: Seniors (18-39), M/F40 (40-49), M/F50 (50-59), M/F60 (60-69), M/F70 (70+)
• Percurso B: Juveniles (2007-2008), Juniors (2005-2006), Seniors (1990-2004), Veterans (35+)
• Percurso C: Benjamins (2013-2014), Infants (2011-2012), Initiates (2009-2010)
• Percurso D: Open to all ages

Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 23 and 24, 10:30–19:00 at Decathlon Lisboa Oriente, Av. Mar. Gomes da Costa, 7
• April 25, 7:30–8:45 at the start location (only for athletes coming from far away)

Surface types: Road race through Lisbon city streets

Course format: Point-to-point courses finishing at Praça dos Restauradores

Race routes:
• Percurso A: Pontinha through various streets to Restauradores
• Percurso B: Largo do Carmo through city streets to Restauradores
• Percurso C: Marquês de Pombal to Restauradores
• Percurso D: Walk from Jardim do Príncipe Real to Restauradores

Timing method: RFID chip timing for 11,000 m race

Toilets and aid station placement: Water provided during the race

Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall male/female in each race
• Trophies for top 3 in each age category
• Medals for all finishers in races A, B, and C
• T-shirt offered with registration
• No medal for the walk participants

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Pontinha, Lisboa

8 €

7 €

Free

4 €

🎽 Athlete kit: event t-shirt included with registration
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers in races A, B, and C
⏱️ Timing + official classification with RFID chip for 11,000 m race
🛟 Safety support: PSP escorts controlling traffic and ambulance with specialized personnel on each route
🥤 Aid stations: water provided to participants
🛡️ Insurance: event provides own insurance coverage
🏆 Prizes: trophies for top 3 overall and age categories in races

The event takes place in Lisbon with start points at Pontinha, Largo do Carmo, Praça Marquês de Pombal, and Jardim do Príncipe Real, all finishing at Praça dos Restauradores.

Yes, there is a 1,000-meter kids' race for children born between 2013 and 2014, 2011 and 2012, and 2009 and 2010.

Registration is open until April 18 with fees varying by race distance; no registrations on race day.

Only the 11,000-meter race is officially timed using RFID chip technology.

There is no mention of mandatory special clothing or equipment in the regulations.

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