30th Cross of the Knights of Vale Santiago
Event summary
The 30th Cross dos Cavaleiros de Vale Santiago is a cross country running event scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Vale de Santiago, Beja. This event offers multiple race distances suitable for a wide range of participants including juniors, seniors, veterans, and younger age groups, making it inclusive and versatile.
Available distances span from 500 meters for the youngest Benjamins category, up to 7,450 meters for the male veterans, with intermediate distances for other categories. The race is open to both licensed and non-licensed athletes, with free entry for youth categories and a fee for others, supporting competitive and recreational runners alike.
The event is held on closed loops primarily on dirt trails, offering a natural terrain challenge. It has a friendly atmosphere supported by local athletic associations and includes classifications for individual and team categories. The race is also connected with the local athletics federation and includes a team classification that encourages club participation, fostering community spirit and competition.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamins A and B (500m)
• Infantis (1450m)
• Juvenis (2900m)
• Iniciados (2000m)
• Juniores, Seniores, and Veterans men (7450m)
• Juniores, Seniores, and Veterans women (5450m)
Start/finish locations: Campo de futebol de Vale Santiago
Start times per category/distance: 09:00 on December 7, 2025
Bib pick-up time and location: From 8:30 AM at the event secretariat near the football field in Vale Santiago
Registration deadline: November 30, 2025
Surface types: Dirt trails in a closed circuit
Course format: Closed loop circuit
Race routes: Varied circuits by age category, distances from 500m to 7450m
Toilets and aid station placement: Toilets and showers available at the football field
Prizes: Trophies for 1st to 3rd place and medallions for 4th and 5th place per category, monetary prizes for senior and veteran top finishers, team classification prizes included
Location
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Trail Run 10 km
Trail Run 5 km
Trail Run 7,45 km
Trail Run 5,45 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official event t-shirt, bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 and medallions for 4th and 5th place per category
🛟 Safety support: first aid and medical support by volunteer firefighters
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations: hydration and refreshment stations provided
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available at the football field
🏆 Monetary prizes for top finishers and team awards
