Corrida Volkswagen

  • Sat, October 4, 2025
  • 7 € – 14 €
  • 3 races
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Event summary

The Volkswagen Run 2025 takes place on October 4, 2025, in Palmela, with all activities starting and ending at the Volkswagen Autoeuropa premises. This inclusive running event features three different formats — a 10 km competitive race, a 5 km walk, and a children's Mini Run — designed to engage a broad spectrum of participants including employees, families, and the general public.

Organized by Volkswagen Autoeuropa in partnership with HMS Sports, this event offers a unique opportunity to race inside a major industrial complex, an exclusive setting that participants wouldn’t usually be able to access. The event atmosphere is corporate, community-oriented, and family-friendly, featuring professional timing, logistics, and safety standards. Open to all runners aged 18+ for the 10 km race, with inclusive access for people with disabilities, and Mini events for children aged 5–13.

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Date: October 5, 2025
Location: Volkswagen Autoeuropa, Palmela

Distances & Start Times:
• Mini Run (300 m–1000 m): starts at 09:00
 – Bambis (2019–2020): ~300 m
 – Benjamins A (2016–2018): ~500 m
 – Benjamins B (2014–2015): ~700 m
 – Infantis (2012–2013): ~1000 m
• 10 km Race: starts at 10:00
• 5 km Walk: starts at 10:20

Start/Finish Location: Inside the Volkswagen Autoeuropa facility, Palmela

Age Requirements:
• 10 km Race: Born in 2007 or earlier (18+)
• 5 km Walk: Open to all ages
• Mini Run: Born between 2012 and 2020

Cut-off Times:
• 10 km Race: 2 hours
• 5 km Walk: 1.5 hours (ends by 12:00)

Registration & Fees:
10 km Race
• VW Employees: €10 (until Aug 29), €11 (after)
• Public: €14 (until Aug 29), €16 (after)

5 km Walk
• VW Employees: €10–11
• Public: €11–13

Mini Run: €7 (flat rate)

• Payment via Multibanco or MB Way
• Registration closes once capacity is reached

Participant Limits:
• 10 km + 5 km: 4,000 participants
• Mini Run: 100 participants

Timing Method:
• 10 km: Chip-based timing (disposable chip on bib)
• 5 km Walk and Mini Run: Not timed (online diploma available)

Bib & Kit Pick-up:
• From September 30 to October 3 at designated points in Palmela, Setúbal, and Lisbon
• No bib collection on race day

Surface Type:
Paved roads and internal pathways within the Volkswagen Autoeuropa premises

Course Format:
Looped course entirely within and around the Autoeuropa facility

Parking:
Free on-site parking available for all participants

Aid Stations:
• 10 km: At km 4.1, km 7.5, and finish
• 5 km Walk: At km 2.8 and finish
• Mini Run: At the finish line only
• Number of stations may increase based on weather conditions

Categories (10 km only):
• Male & Female: Juniores, Seniores, and V35 through V90+

Safety & Medical:
• On-site emergency medical teams
• Traffic control managed by police if needed
• Insurance included for all participants

Typical Weather:
Early October in Palmela is typically mild, with possible warm spells

Regulation link


Setúbal

Races


Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit:

  • 10 km: bib with chip, tech shirt, pins, sponsor gifts

  • 5 km: bib (no chip), tech shirt, pins, sponsor gifts

  • Mini: tech shirt, 2 bibs (child + adult), pins, sponsor gifts

🏅 Finisher rewards:

  • Water and fruit at the finish

  • Participation diploma (downloadable)

  • Trophy + prize for top 3 overall (men and women, 10 km only)

⏱️ Timing system:

  • Disposable chip integrated in bib

  • No chip for Walk or Mini

🛡️ Insurance:

  • Adults: up to €31,672 for death/disability

  • Under 14: 10% of coverage for death/disability

  • Coverage for medical and funeral expenses

📸 Photography & media:

  • Free image rights consent required

  • Media may be captured in restricted areas (privacy enforced)

🚿 No mention of showers or changing rooms

🚌 No shuttle service

🎉 Extras:

  • Free entry for Mini Run supporters

  • Integration of athletes with disabilities

  • Family-focused venue with structured parking and access


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