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Event summary
The 30th X Milhas do Guadiana is a road running race scheduled for November 9, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM Portuguese time. The race takes place between Ayamonte, Spain, and Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal, covering a total distance of 18.04 kilometers.
The course includes 17.53 kilometers on asphalt and 510 meters on cobblestone, beginning at the Blas Infante Stadium in Ayamonte and finishing at Praça Marquês de Pombal in Portugal. The event is open to runners aged 20 and above, including both federated athletes and amateurs, with multiple age categories and classifications, including wheelchair participants (excluding handbikes).
This race offers a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere, with individual and team classifications. It stands out for its unique cross-border route crossing the International Guadiana Bridge, combining Spanish and Portuguese landscapes. The organization also provides support for athletes with medical assistance and refreshment stations along the course.
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Start times per category/distance: November 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM Portuguese time for all participants
Bib pick-up time and location:
• Portuguese athletes: November 8, 15:00–20:00 at Grupo Desportivo Pic-Nic headquarters; November 9, 8:30–9:30 at Blas Infante Stadium
• Spanish athletes: November 6–7, 8:00–15:00 at Patronato Municipal de Deportes offices; November 9, 9:30–10:30 at start location
Start/finish locations: Start at Blas Infante Stadium, Ayamonte (Spain); finish at Praça Marquês de Pombal, Vila Real de Santo António (Portugal)
Age categories/divisions:
• Seniors M/F (born 2005 or earlier)
• Veterans I M/F (35–39 years)
• Veterans II M/F (40–44 years)
• Veterans III M/F (45–49 years)
• Veterans IV M/F (50–54 years)
• Veterans V M/F (55–59 years)
• Veterans VI M/F (60+ years)
• Open wheelchair M/F (handbikes not allowed)
Cut-off times: The race duration is limited to 2 hours; after this time, a vehicle will collect remaining athletes.
Registration deadline: November 4, 2025
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Mostly asphalt with 510 meters of cobblestone
Course format: Point-to-point, crossing the International Guadiana Bridge from Spain to Portugal
Parking and shuttle details: Shuttle bus provided by the organization to transport athletes exclusively to the start location
Drop bag policy: Vehicle available at start location for clothing and gear transport
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at km 5, 10, 14, and finish line; toilets at start and finish areas
Location
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Road Running 18 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and race identifiers
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 in general and age categories, team trophies for top 5 teams
🛟 Safety support: ambulances at start, along the course, and at finish; civil protection and volunteer firefighters
🛡️ Insurance: temporary personal accident insurance for non-federated athletes and sports insurance for federated athletes
🥤 Aid stations: water and refreshments at km 5, 10, 14, and finish
🧳 Drop-bag and gear transport available at start
🚌 Shuttle bus for athletes to start location
🏆 Podium awards with trophies for individual and team classifications
