Cascais Christmas Race

  • Mon, December 1, 2025
  • 10 
  • 2 races
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Event summary

The Heróis Betano Cascais Christmas Run is a 5 km running and walking event taking place on December 1, 2025, in the heart of Cascais, Portugal. This race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, promoting inclusivity and solidarity through sport.

Open to everyone without the need for a license, the event is part of a broader initiative supporting adapted sports, with €10,000 in grants awarded to projects fostering inclusion in sports. The course offers an urban route through prominent streets of Cascais, providing a festive atmosphere amid the Christmas season.

With a welcoming and community-focused environment, the event includes both competitive running and walking categories, inviting families, athletes, and supporters to join this special solidarity race.

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Start times per category/distance: Single start at 18:30
Bib pick-up time and location: November 30, 10:00–18:00 and December 1, 10:00–17:00 at Nova School of Business and Economics – Carcavelos (Atrium Hovionne)
Start/finish locations: Passeio D. Luis I, Baía de Cascais
Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors (born 2006-2007)
• Seniors (born 1991-2005)
• Veterans in 5-year age groups from 35 years up to 90+
Cut-off times: 1 hour maximum duration
Registration deadline: December 1, 2025, or until 2,500 participants are registered
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Asphalt urban roads
Course format: Point-to-point urban circuit
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid and solid refreshments provided at the finish line


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt (male/female models), bib with integrated chip, pins
🏅 Finisher prize: event medal and electronic participation diploma available online
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip with official classification
🛟 Safety support: medical teams with ambulances and police managing course safety
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments at the finish line
📸 Photography and video coverage authorized by participants
🏆 Prizes awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers overall


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