VII Corrida Viana-a-par-de Alvito
Event summary
The VII Corrida Viana-a-par-de Alvito is a running event scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2026, taking place between Alvito and Viana do Alentejo in the Beja district of Portugal. The event features a main race distance of 12.77 km and a walking route of approximately 8.9 km, with additional shorter distances for youth categories.
This race is open to all athletes, both federated and non-federated, and includes categories for juniors, seniors, and veterans, with age group divisions for men and women. The course is a point-to-point route starting at the Castle in Alvito, passing through Vila Nova da Baronia for refreshment, and finishing at the Castle in Viana do Alentejo, mostly on asphalt terrain.
The event is characterized by a collaborative spirit between the municipalities and local parishes, supported by local athletic associations and emergency services. It offers a festive and competitive atmosphere, with awards for various age groups and team classifications, as well as a walking event for all ages, making it inclusive and family-friendly.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Benjamin A (born 2017/18/19) ~400 m
• Benjamin B (2015/16) ~800 m
• Infantis (2013/14) 1,000 m
• Iniciados (2011/12) 2,000 m
• Juvenis (2009/10) 3,000 m
• Juniores (2007/08) 12.77 km
• Seniores (2006 and before) 12.77 km
• Veterans (multiple age groups from 35+ to 60+ years) 12.77 km
• Caminhada (walking event) all ages ~8.9 km
Start/finish locations: Start at Castelo in Alvito, finish at Castelo in Viana do Alentejo
Start times per category/distance:
• 08:00 – Concentration at Largo S. Luís/CASTELO, Viana do Alentejo
• 09:00 – Caminhada start from Rua da Liberdade, Vila Nova da Baronia
• 10:00 – Youth races and 12.77 km main race start from Alvito
Bib pick-up time and location: January 11, 2026, from 08:00 to 09:30 at the Secretariat at Largo de S. Luís/CASTELO, Viana do Alentejo
Registration deadline: January 7, 2026
Surface types: Asphalt
Course format: Point-to-point route
Race routes: 12.77 km main race from Alvito to Viana do Alentejo via Vila Nova da Baronia; shorter distances for youth categories and an 8.9 km walking route
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets and changing rooms at the Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo de Viana do Alentejo
• Aid stations at approximately 6 km and 10 km with liquids and solids, final aid station at finish
Parking and shuttle details:
• Shuttle transport provided from finish to start locations for participants
• Departure times:
• 08:40 for walkers to Vila Nova da Baronia
• 09:20 for 12.77 km race participants to Alvito
• 09:45 for youth categories to their start locations
Prizes:
• Monetary prizes for top 10 in general classification (men and women, juniors/seniors and veterans)
• Medals for top finishers in each age category
• T-shirts for Benjamins and others
• Awards for best classified from Alvito and Viana do Alentejo
• Team awards for top 3 teams
Location
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Road Running 12,77 km
Walking
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, insurance, refreshments, technical T-shirt, and local product gift for finishers
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and local product
⏱️ Live timing and classification by age and category
🛟 Safety support: volunteer firefighters and GNR support along the course
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability coverage included
🥤 Aid stations at 6 km and 10 km with liquids and solids, plus final refreshments
🚿 Toilets and changing rooms available at the sports pavilion in Viana do Alentejo
🚌 Shuttle transport from finish to start zones for participants
🏆 Monetary prizes and trophies for individual and team classifications
