RUNSET ALCOBAÇA 2026
Event summary
Runset Alcobaça 2026 is an urban trail running event taking place on July 11, 2026, in Alcobaça, Portugal. The main race covers approximately 13 km, featuring a mixed trail through urban paths with stairs, elevation changes, and architectural obstacles.
Alongside the main race, there is a Mini Race/Caminhada of about 8 km and a Kids Race, both non-competitive. The event welcomes participants aged 16 and older for the main race and Mini Race, with various age categories for the Kids Race.
The course passes through notable city landmarks such as the Wine Museum, Volunteer Firefighters Museum, City Hall, Jardim do Amor, Castle, and the historic Monastery of Alcobaça, offering a unique urban cultural experience. The event also includes a family-friendly atmosphere with non-competitive races for all ages.
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Start/finish locations: “Panorama”, Pavilhão Multiusos de Alcobaça
Race routes:
• Runset Alcobaça: passes Wine Museum, Volunteer Firefighters Museum, City Hall, Jardim do Amor, Castle, Monastery of Alcobaça, historic city area, other museums and tourist points
• Mini Race: similar urban route with same landmarks
• Kids Race: circuit at start/finish area with laps according to age category
Age categories/divisions:
• Bâmbis: under 6 years
• Benjamins A: 7-9 years
• Benjamins B: 10-11 years
• Infantis: 12-13 years
• Iniciados: 14-15 years
• Mini Race / Caminhada: 16 years and older
• Runset Alcobaça: 16 years and older
Start times per category/distance:
• Bâmbis: 15:00
• Benjamins A: 15:15
• Benjamins B: 15:30
• Infantis: 15:45
• Iniciados: 16:00
• Mini Race / Caminhada: 18:00
• Runset Alcobaça: 21:00
Cut-off times: 2 hours 30 minutes for Runset Alcobaça and Mini Race/Caminhada
Bib pick-up time and location: To be announced on official event Facebook page; Kids Race participants must pick up kit at least one hour before their race
Participants limit:
• Runset Alcobaça: 1000
• Mini Race: 700
• Kids Race: 300
Registration deadline: June 28, 2026
Timing method: Electronic chip timing included in bib
Surface types: Mixed urban trail with stairs and architectural obstacles
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with solids and liquids at approximately km 7 for Runset Alcobaça and km 4 for Mini Race
Prizes: Awards for top 3 overall and each age category in Runset Alcobaça and Kids Race; team classification prizes for Runset Alcobaça
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Road Running 13 km
Road Running 8 km
Youth
Kids
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, electronic timing chip, insurance, refreshments, technical T-shirt RS26, RS26 socks, mini meal or snack after race, finisher medal
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for Runset Alcobaça and Kids Race participants
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via chip timing
🥤 Aid stations: solid and liquid refreshments at km 7 (Runset) and km 4 (Mini Race)
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and ambulances at start/finish and along course
🧳 Kit pick-up at designated location and time announced on official Facebook page
