Urban Mile City of Ovar
Event summary
The 22nd Milha Urbana Cidade de Ovar is a road running race held on May 9, 2026, in Ovar, Portugal. The event features a standard one-mile distance (1609 meters) with additional shorter races for younger categories.
Open to all athletes, including federated and recreational runners, the race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, including adapted categories. The race is organized by Habitovar – Cooperativa, C.R.L., with support from local athletics associations and authorities.
The course is flat, asphalted, and fully closed to traffic, providing a safe and fast urban environment. The event includes multiple age categories and adapted races, creating a festive and inclusive atmosphere with awards and prizes for individual and team performances.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Minis (2019-2020) Male and Female
• Benjamins A (2017-2018) Male and Female
• Benjamins B (2015-2016) Male and Female
• Infantis (2013-2014) Male and Female
• Iniciados (2011-2012) Male and Female
• Juvenis (2009-2010) Male and Female
• Juniores (2007-2008) Male and Female
• Seniores (2006 to 34 years) Male and Female
• Veteranos I (35 to 49 years) Male and Female
• Veteranos II (50+ years) Male and Female
Start/finish locations: Alameda do Poder Local Cidade de Ovar
Start times per category/distance:
• 14:30 – Veteranos II (1609m)
• 14:40 – Veteranos I (1609m)
• 14:50 – Seniores (1609m)
• 15:00 – Juniores (1609m)
• 15:10 – Juvenis (1609m)
• 15:20 – Iniciados (1609m)
• 15:30 – Milha Nacional ANDDI (1609m)
• 15:40 – Atividade Adaptada e Síndrome de Down ANDDI (500m)
• 16:30 – Infantis (900m)
• 16:40 – Minis (500m)
• 16:50 – Benjamins A (500m)
• 17:00 – Benjamins B (500m)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 7 and 8, 9:00–18:00 at Centro Social da Habitovar, Avenida António Sérgio, 425, Ovar
• May 9 from 10:00 at the race venue, Alameda do Poder Local, Ovar
Surface types: Asphalted urban road, flat
Course format: Single lap of 1609 meters (one mile), fully closed to traffic and signposted
Toilets and aid station placement: Showers and changing rooms available at Escola EB2/3 António Dias Simões sports pavilion near the race circuit
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 individual finishers in Juniors, Seniors, and Veterans categories (1st: 100€, 2nd: 60€, 3rd: 40€), trophies and monetary prizes for top 3 teams, symbolic badges for top 3 in each category, T-shirt and souvenir bag for all participants
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Road Running 1.6 km
Road Running U 18 1.6 km
Youth
Kids
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib and participation T-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: T-shirt and souvenir bag for all participants
⏱️ Electronic timing with fair classification by category and gender
🛟 Safety support: course controlled by Ovar police and volunteers
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at nearby sports pavilion
🏆 Monetary prizes and trophies for top individual and team finishers
