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Event summary
Corrida da Ascensão is a running event taking place on May 17, 2026, in Alenquer, Lisbon. It offers multiple race distances adapted to different age categories, ranging from 600 meters to 7,500 meters.
The race is open to all athletes aged 6 and above, including federated and non-federated participants from across Portugal and abroad, without requiring a sports license. The event features categories for children, youth, seniors, and masters, making it inclusive for a wide range of runners.
The race is organized by the Municipality of Alenquer in partnership with a local sports collective, aiming to promote athletics locally and maintain the tradition of the Feira da Ascensão. The event includes official timing with chip control and awards medals to the top three finishers in each category.
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Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Sub10 (600m)
• 09:20 – Sub12 (900m)
• 09:50 – Sub14 (1500m)
• 10:20 – Sub18 (2500m)
• 11:00 – Sub23, Séniores, Masters (7500m)
Age categories/divisions:
• Males: Sub10 (6-9), Sub12 (10-11), Sub14 (12-13), Sub18 (14-17), Sub23 (18-22), Séniores (23-34), Master 35 (35-44), Master 45 (45-54), Master 55 (55+)
• Females: Sub10 (6-9), Sub12 (10-11), Sub14 (12-13), Sub18 (14-17), Sub23 (18-22), Séniores (23-34), Master 35 (35-44), Master 45 (45-54), Master 55 (55+)
Bib pick-up time and location: From opening of secretariat at 07:30 until the call for each race category, upon presentation of identification document
Participants limit: Maximum of 500 participants
Registration deadline: Until the date defined on the registration platform (no registrations on race day)
Course format: Distances adapted to age categories with control points along the route
Race routes:
• 600m for Sub10
• 900m for Sub12
• 1500m for Sub14
• 2500m for Sub18
• 7500m for Sub23, Séniores, Masters
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with individual classification
Toilets and aid station placement: One or more aid stations at identified locations along the course
Prizes: Medals for the top three finishers in each category, awarded in a formal ceremony
Location
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Road Running 7.5 km
Road Running 2.5 km
Road Running 1.5 km
Youth 0.9 km
Kids 0.6 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib with chip for time control, participation gifts, participant insurance
🏅 Finisher prize: classification medals for top three in each category
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and civil liability included
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration at identified points along the course
