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Event summary
The 27th Légua Diário de Coimbra is a running and walking event taking place on July 4, 2026, in the city of Coimbra. It features a 5 km internationally certified race and a non-competitive 5 km walk, open to federated athletes, non-federated athletes, and the general public.
The race is part of the World Athletics global calendar and welcomes participants aged 16 and older for the race, while the walk is open to all ages. The event offers individual and team classifications with prizes for top finishers and teams, creating a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere.
The course runs through the streets of Coimbra, providing a scenic urban route with liquid refreshment points along the way and at the finish. Participants receive a personalized bib, official t-shirt, medal, and a gift bag, enhancing the race experience.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Male: Juveniles (2009-2010), Juniors (2007-2008), Sub23 (2004-2006), Seniors (2003 or earlier), Veterans (with subcategories up to M75+)
• Female: Juveniles (2009-2010), Juniors (2007-2008), Sub23 (2004-2006), Seniors (2003 or earlier), Veterans (with subcategories up to F75+)
Start/finish locations: Start and finish in the city of Coimbra, route includes Rua da Sofia and Praça 8 de Maio
Start times per category/distance:
• 09:30 – Race start
• 09:31 – Walk start
Cut-off times: 1 hour and 30 minutes for both race and walk
Bib pick-up time and location:
• July 2 and 3, 14:30–18:30 at Decathlon Coimbra (Santa Clara)
• July 4 from 08:00 until 30 minutes before race start at Galeria da Casa da Mutualidade – Coimbra.Arte
Participants limit:
• 500 participants for the race
• 500 participants for the walk
Registration deadline: June 24, 2026, 23:59
Surface types: Urban streets of Coimbra
Course format: Single 5 km certified loop through city streets
Race routes: Rua da Sofia, Avenida Sá da Bandeira, Rua Padre António Vieira, Couraça dos Apóstolos, Rua de S. João, Rua Larga, Praça Dom Dinis, Calçada Martim de Freitas, Alameda Dr. Júlio Henriques, Ladeira das Alpenduradas, Rua do Brasil, Avenida Emídio Navarro, Largo da Portagem, Rua Ferreira Borges, Rua Visconde da Luz, Praça 8 de Maio
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated into bib, personal and non-transferable
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid refreshment points on course and at finish
Prizes:
• Medals for all finishers
• Awards for top 3 male and female overall
• Awards for top 3 male and female in each age category
• Awards for top 3 male and female teams (minimum 5 members per team)
Location
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Road Running 5 km
Walk 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: personalized bib, official event t-shirt (except last-minute registrations without t-shirt)
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and gift bag at finish line
⏱️ Timing + live results via electronic chip timing integrated in bib
🛟 Safety support: medical support with ambulances on course, police managing traffic and security
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: liquid refreshment points on course and at finish
🚿 Showers available at Estádio Universitário de Coimbra (schedule to be announced)
