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Event summary
The Valentine’s Race will take place on February 15, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM, in Vila Verde, Portugal.
This first edition features a 5 km competitive race for participants born in 2010 or earlier, and a 5 km walk for participants born in 2021 or earlier. The competitive race integrates the Braga Athletics Association Regional 5 km Road Championship.
The course starts and finishes at Praça do Município, running through the streets of Vila Verde. The event offers a festive and inclusive atmosphere, open to both federated and non-federated runners, with prize money for the top finishers and a commemorative medal for all race finishers.
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Age categories/divisions:
Seniors: 18–39 years (born ≤ 2008)
Veterans 1: 40–44 years
Veterans 2: 45–49 years
Veterans 3: 50–54 years
Veterans 4: 55–59 years
Veterans 5: 60+ years
(Men and women separately)
Start/finish locations: Praça do Município, Vila Verde
Start times per category/distance:
10:00 – 5 km competitive race (born ≤ 2010)
10:00 – 5 km walk (born ≤ 2021)
Cut-off times: 1 hour 30 minutes (both race and walk)
Bib pick-up time and location: To be announced on social media; requires athlete ID; minors must present a signed responsibility statement
Participants limit: 1,500 total (race + walk)
Registration deadline: February 8, 2026
Surface types: Urban paved roads
Course format: Out-and-back loop through Vila Verde
Timing method: Chip timing for competitive race
Toilets and aid station placement: Toilets and showers available; aid stations and refreshment zones along the route and at the finish
Prizes:
Monetary prizes for top 10 men and women overall: €100, €75, €50, €25, €15 (positions 1–5)
Trophies for top 3 in each age category (men/women)
Prize for the team with the most participants
Medal for all finishers (competitive race only)
Location
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Running 5 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: Event T-shirt, bib number, sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: Medal for all race finishers
⏱️ Timing: Chip timing for competitive race with official results by category
🚑 Safety support: Medical assistance during start, course, and finish
🛡️ Insurance: Personal accident and liability insurance
🥤 Aid stations: Water and refreshments during race and at finish
🚿 Showers and toilets: Free access for participants
📸 Media coverage: Event photography and filming for promotional purposes
🏆 Awards ceremony: Cash prizes, trophies, and team prize