Mimosa for Life

  • Sun, May 17, 2026
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Event summary

The Mimosa Pela Vida 2026 is a solidarity running event taking place on May 17, 2026, in Lisbon. It features a 5 km distance with a time limit of 2 hours, designed to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer.

This race is open to all participants aged 8 and above, including people with disabilities and mobility challenges, who can participate with the assistance required. It is a socially impactful event rather than a competitive race, though it includes elite male and female categories and team collective prizes.

The route runs from Santos through Belém, finishing at the Torre de Belém, offering runners a scenic course along Lisbon’s riverside. The atmosphere is inclusive and community-oriented, focused on solidarity and raising funds for breast cancer screening equipment. Participants can also benefit from free transport to the start and a family-friendly environment.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Elite male
• Elite female
• Collective team prizes

Start/finish locations: Start in Santos (behind Restaurant Kais), finish at Torre de Belém, Lisbon

Start times per category/distance: 9:30 AM for the 5 km race

Cut-off times: 2 hours for the 5 km race

Bib pick-up time and location: May 16, 2026, from 10:00 to 20:00 at Centro de Congressos de Lisboa

Participants limit: 15,000

Surface types: Asphalt course along urban riverside streets

Course format: Point-to-point route

Race routes: Santos to Torre de Belém via Rua Cintura do Porto de Lisboa, Av. Brasília, Vela Latina

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with My Laps system for elite and team prize participants

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid station at km 2.5

Parking and shuttle details: Free transport available on race day using partner public transport with race bib; shuttle buses from finish to start zone between 07:00 and 09:00

Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 3 men and women (€500, €300, €200), trophies for top 3 overall, medals for all classified finishers, special team prizes


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: t-shirt, bib number, individual equipment bag, chip for elite and team prize categories, sponsor-branded giveaways
🏅 Finisher prize: official medal and commemorative items for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results for elite and team prize categories using My Laps electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance throughout the course and medical tent at the finish line
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability coverage included for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: official hydration point at 2.5 km
🚌 Free transport for participants on partner public transport lines and shuttle service from finish to start
📸 Professional event photography and sponsor information included in the kit


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