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Event summary
The Bairrada Eco Challenge 2026 is an obstacle trail race taking place on September 12, 2026, in Oliveira do Bairro, Portugal. The main race covers approximately 12,000 to 13,000 meters along trails with natural obstacles, showcasing the scenic green spaces along the Rio Cértima and the parishes of Oliveira do Bairro, Oiã, and Recardães/Espinhel.
Open to participants aged 15 to 99 years, the event also features a junior race for ages 6 to 14 with a distance of 800 to 1,200 meters. The challenge is designed for all ages and includes family-friendly activities and entertainment to enjoy after the race.
The race atmosphere encourages participants to push their limits while enjoying the natural surroundings, with team and individual participation options available, including awards for best times, team spirit, and creative costumes.
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Start/finish locations: Meeting point and finish at Parque Desportivo de Oliveira do Bairro, Rua dos Colégios, 3770-221 Oliveira do Bairro, GPS: N 40º 30′ 24.3” | W 8º 28′ 59.3”
Start times per category/distance:
• Bairrada Eco Júnior (6-14 years): 09:30
• Bairrada Eco Challenge (15-99 years): starts in waves from 11:00 to 13:15 in 15-minute intervals
Bib pick-up time and location:
• September 10, 13:30–19:30 at Junta de Freguesia de Oliveira do Bairro
• September 11, 09:00–12:30 and 13:30–19:30 at Junta de Freguesia de Oliveira do Bairro
• September 12, 08:00–12:00 at the race venue
Surface types: Trail with natural obstacles along riverbanks and green spaces
Course format: Trail race with natural and some man-made obstacles
Race routes:
• Bairrada Eco Challenge: approximately 12,000–13,000 meters
• Bairrada Eco Júnior: approximately 800–1,200 meters
Timing method: Chip timing provided and mandatory
Parking and shuttle details: Transport provided from meeting point to start location on race day
Prizes:
• Finisher medals for all who complete the challenge
• Trophies for top three male and female finishers
• Trophies for top three teams based on first three finishers’ times
• Trophy for team spirit for teams with 15+ finishers with smallest time difference
• Trophy for largest team
• Trophies for best individual and collective costumes
• Trophy for oldest participant
Location
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Obstacles race 12 km
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official technical t-shirt, bib number, and chip for timing (chip and bib mandatory, t-shirt optional)
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all participants who complete the challenge
⏱️ Timing + live results via chip timing
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with registration
🏆 Trophies for top finishers, teams, best costumes, team spirit, largest team, and oldest participant
