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Event summary
The Corrida Federação Portuguesa de Futebol is a running event organized by the Portuguese Football Federation, taking place on May 17, 2026, with a 10 km race and a 4 km walk. The race starts at Av. Pierre Coubertain and finishes at the Pista de Honra of the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor.
The 10 km race is open to individuals and teams, with participation restricted to athletes aged 18 and over, while the 4 km walk is open to all ages. The event offers a festive atmosphere with a social cause, as 1€ from each registration supports the Food Emergency Network, and all participants receive a ticket to the final of the Portuguese Women’s Cup.
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Start/finish locations: Start at Av. Pierre Coubertain in front of Praça da Maratona; finish at Pista de Honra, Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor
Start times per category/distance:
• 4 km walk: 10:00
• 10 km race: 10:10
Cut-off times: Maximum duration of 2 hours, ending at 12:10
Bib pick-up time and location: Athlete kit pickup at Arena Portugal, Cidade do Futebol – Av. das Seleções, 1495-433 Cruz Quebrada – Dafundo on January 15 and 16, 2026, from 10:00 to 18:00; no kit pickup on race day
Participants limit: 4,000 participants
Registration deadline: May 16, 2026, or until limit is reached
Surface types: Road running on avenues including Av. Pierre de Coubertain and Av. Marginal
Course format: Out-and-back route for 10 km race and circuit route for 4 km walk
Race routes:
• 10 km race: Av. Pierre de Coubertain to Av. Marginal towards Paço D’Arcos, returns at Curva dos Pinheiros and near Aquário Vasco da Gama, finishing inside Estádio Nacional
• 4 km walk: Av. Pierre de Coubertain to Jamor Pools Complex, circuit around informal fields, returning via CAR athletics track to Estádio Nacional finish
Timing method: Disposable chip timing for 10 km race; no timing for 4 km walk
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid aid stations at 5 km and finish for 10 km race; solid and liquid aid at finish; solid aid at finish for 4 km walk
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers in 10 km race; medals for all finishers; electronic participation diploma available online
Location
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Road Running 10 km Individual
Road Running 10 km Relay
Walking 4 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical unisex t-shirt, disposable chip, bib number, pins, sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers, electronic participation diploma
⏱️ Timing + live results for 10 km race via chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical support with ambulances on course, start and finish
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
🥤 Aid stations: liquid at 5 km and finish, solid at finish for 10 km; solid at finish for 4 km walk
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🏆 Trophies awarded to top 3 male and female finishers in 10 km race
