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Event summary
Tech Run 2025 is a running event scheduled for November 9, 2025, in Lisbon, starting and finishing at the Beato Innovation District. This race offers two distances: 5 km and 10 km, making it accessible to a broad range of runners aged 18 and above, including a specific category for athletes with disabilities on the 5 km course.
The event is part of Portugal Tech Week, blending sport with innovation and community. The route along the Tagus River showcases Lisbon’s tech scene, providing a unique urban running experience with inspiring views. The atmosphere is energetic and social, with post-race networking and celebration moments, making it more than just a race but a place to connect and celebrate technology and culture.
Tech Run promotes inclusivity with categories for people with disabilities, including visual impairment and wheelchair athletes, all supported by a festive and welcoming environment. The race also features preparatory training sessions and aims to expand to new cities, fostering a growing community of tech enthusiasts and runners alike.
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Start times per category/distance: 10:00 AM for all runners
Bib pick-up time and location: November 8, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at A Praça, Beato Innovation District (Tv. Grilo 1, 1950-145 Lisbon)
Start/finish locations: Unicorn Factory Lisboa – Beato Innovation District
Age categories/divisions: • 5 km: Men and women 18+ • 10 km: Men and women 18+ • PwD (5 km only): Visual impairment category with official guide, wheelchair athletes in racing-specific wheelchairs
Cut-off times: Maximum race duration 2 hours
Registration deadline: November 2, 2025, 11:59 PM or until 3000 participants
Surface types: Urban streets along the Tagus River
Course format: Point-to-point or linear route along the river through Lisbon’s innovation district
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with mandatory chip and bib number use
Drop bag policy: Bag check available near start/finish area
Toilets and aid station placement: Toilets near start/finish; hydration stations at km 2.5 and km 7.5 (for 10 km race), with bottled water and fruit at finish
Location
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Road Running 10 km
Road Running 5 km
Wheelchair race 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and RFID timing chip included in registration; optional technical running t-shirt available for purchase
🏅 Finisher prize: participation medal awarded to all finishers who complete the race with bib visible
⏱️ Timing + live results by category available via electronic chip timing system
🛟 Safety support: race route marked and secured; official guides provided for visually impaired category
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included as per Portuguese legislation
🥤 Aid stations: water stations at km 2.5 and 7.5 for 10 km; bottled water and fruit at finish line
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport: bag check available
📸 Photography/video coverage authorized for promotional use
🏆 No trophies awarded; medals given to all finishers
