
Correr Pela Europa
Event summary
The 8th Correr pela Europa will take place on 21 September 2025 in Vila Nova de Santo André, Portugal, celebrating the European Mobility Week and the European Car-Free Day. This community sports event promotes healthy lifestyles through a 10 km run, a 5 km walk, and multiple children’s races for participants up to 17 years old. The competitive 10 km is open to adults aged 18 and over, with multiple age categories for fair competition, while the walk is open to all ages. The children’s events feature various age‑specific distances, offering a festive family atmosphere. The circuit takes participants through an urban route, creating a safe and well‑organised environment for both competitive and recreational runners.
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Start times per category/distance:
• 10 km run: 09:30
• 5 km walk: 09:35
• Kids races: From 11:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• 21 September: 08:00–09:00 – Secretariado, Parque Central de Vila Nova de Santo André (junto ao Cravo)
Start/finish locations:
Parque Central de Vila Nova de Santo André – junto ao monumento “Cravo”
Age categories/divisions:
• 10 km: Juniors (18–19), Seniors (20–34), Veterans 1 (35–39), Veterans 2 (40–44), Veterans 3 (45–49), Veterans 4 (50–54), Veterans 5 (55–59), Veterans 6 (60+) – male & female
• Kids races: Multiple categories from “Pequeninos” (≤4 years) to Juvenis (16–17 years)
Cut-off times:
• 10 km: 1h30
Registration deadline:
17 September 2025
Link to full regulation:
Official Rules
Surface types:
Urban asphalt circuit
Course format:
Looped circuit – 2 km per lap (10 km = 5 laps)
Timing method:
Chip timing for 10 km and children’s races (barcode or chip)
Toilets and aid station placement:
Aid station at the finish zone (available each lap) and mid‑point station for walkers
Location
get directionsRaces
Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: Bib number, technical t-shirt, personal accident insurance, access to aid stations, showers
🏅 Finisher prize: Medals for top 3 in each category for children’s races
🏆 Awards:
• Top 3 overall male & female (10 km)
• Top 3 per age category (10 km) – male & female
• Top 3 teams (10 km)
• Top 3 per category in children’s races (male & female)
🛟 Safety support: Medical assistance along the course
🛡️ Insurance: Personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: At finish zone for runners and each lap for 10 km race; mid-course for walkers
🚿 Showers/changing rooms: Available at venue
📸 Photography/video coverage: Organisation may use event images for promotion