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Event summary
The LYNX Fuzileiros 2026 is an obstacle race (OCR) taking place on July 11, 2026, in Barreiro, Portugal, specifically at the Escola Prática dos Fuzileiros in Vale de Zebro. This race challenges teams of 6 athletes to overcome more than 40 obstacles over a distance of more than 7 kilometers.
Participation is only possible in teams of six, with categories for male, female, and mixed teams. The race is open to all who can form a team, with no individual entries allowed. The event promises a demanding course featuring obstacles that test strength, agility, balance, and precision, including some sections involving water crossings and swimming.
LYNX Fuzileiros offers a unique mix of military-style teamwork and physical challenge, held in a special military training environment, creating an intense and motivating atmosphere. The event is supported by the Barreiro City Council and includes a festive yet competitive spirit, with podiums and trophies for the top teams in each category.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Male teams (6 men)
• Female teams (6 women)
• Mixed teams (minimum 1 athlete of opposite gender in the team)
Start/finish locations: Escola Prática dos Fuzileiros, Vale de Zebro, Barreiro
Start times per category/distance: First start at 09:00 on July 11, 2026; two teams start every 3 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location: July 10, 15:00–18:00 and July 11, 07:30–09:30 at Escola Prática dos Fuzileiros
Participants limit: Limited entries, deadline June 24 or until full
Registration deadline: June 24, 2026 or until places last
Surface types: Mixed terrain including obstacles, water lines, and swimming sections
Course format: Team race of 6 members, all must finish together; over 7 km with more than 40 obstacles
Race routes: Course includes obstacles of strength, precision, suspension, barriers, water crossings, and swimming
Timing method: Electronic timing capsule (chip) carried by the team and scanned at mid-course and finish
Parking and shuttle details: Parking available outside Escola de Fuzileiros
Prizes: Participation medals for all athletes; trophies and podium medals for the top 3 teams in each category (male, female, mixed)
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: team kit includes 1 timing capsule (chip), 6 mandatory headbands, and optional T-shirts
🏅 Finisher prize: participation medal for every athlete
⏱️ Timing + live results by team with electronic chip capsule
🛟 Safety support: marshalls at obstacles, medical teams present
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance with 100 euro deductible included
🥤 Aid stations: water and energy drink mid-race; water and fruit at finish
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at finish (pools facilities) with exterior hoses for mud cleaning
🏆 Trophies and podium medals for top 3 teams in each category
