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Event summary
The 26th edition of the G.P. do Atlântico will take place on February 22, 2026, in Costa de Caparica, Portugal. This event features a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and a 500 m Kids Race, offering options for different age groups and fitness levels.
The 10 km race is open to all runners aged 18 and above, while the 5 km walk welcomes participants of all ages. The Kids Race is designed for children up to 12 years old. The race route runs through the main streets of Costa de Caparica and along the scenic seaside promenade, providing a unique coastal atmosphere.
With trophies awarded to top finishers overall, by age category, and for team competitions, the event combines competitive spirit with community participation in a festive environment.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at Costa de Caparica
Start times per category/distance:
• Kids Race 500m: 09:15
• 10 km race: 10:00
• 5 km walk: 10:05
Bib pick-up time and location:
• February 20, 10:00–20:00 at Xistarca facilities
• February 21, 10:00–13:00 at CMIA (Centro Municipal de Interpretação Ambiental), Alameda Cidade da Costa de Caparica
• February 22, 08:30–09:30 at start location (extra fee applies if not purchased online)
Surface types: Asphalt streets and seaside promenade
Course format: Point-to-point and looped routes through main streets and coastal promenade
Race routes:
• 10 km race route includes Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado, Rua Eng. Henrique Mendia, Rua Dr. Alberto Araújo, Av. MFA, Av. República, Av. 1.º Maio, Paredão (seaside promenade), and return to finish
• 5 km walk route follows a similar path with a shorter distance
• Kids Race 500m is an out-and-back on Av. Gen. Humberto Delgado
Timing method: Chip timing available only for the 10 km race
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with water at 5 km and finish for 10 km race
• Water at finish for 5 km walk and Kids Race
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 overall (M/F)
• Trophies for top 3 by age category (M/F)
• Trophies for top 3 male teams (3 athletes)
• Trophies for top 3 female teams (3 athletes)
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Road Running 5 km
Kids Race 500m
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, timing chip (only for 10 km race), medal finisher, possible sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results for 10 km race via chip timing
🛟 Safety support: event organization provides safety measures
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for registered participants
🥤 Aid stations: water at 5 km and finish for 10 km race; water at finish for 5 km walk and Kids Race
