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The 45th edition of the Freedom Race and Walk, one of the oldest competitions of its kind in Portugal, takes place today and has 1500 participants.
There is the participation of athletes from all over the country representing various clubs and individuals.
Event that has marked the national road race calendar for 4 decades
During the morning of April 25th, the streets of Custóias will host the event that has marked the national road race calendar for 4 decades.
Several races are held at different levels: Benjamins A; Benjamins B; Children; Initiates; Juveniles; Juniors; Seniors and Veterans.
The routes vary between: 800; 1600; 2000; 3000; 5000 and 10000 meters.
The races start at 9:00 am with the Benjamins A/B race; at 9:15 am with the Children; at 9:30 am with the Initiates; at 10:00 am with the Juveniles and at 10:30 am with the Juniors; Seniors; Veterans and with a Walk.
The route of the main race will feature two laps of five kilometers with variable altitude, which will cover several streets in the parish of Custóias.
The event also has a walk especially suitable for families and children, and for all those who like to walk and socialize while exercising.
45th edition of the Freedom Run and Walk
The departure and arrival of the routes will be at Largo do Souto, where the flags will be raised at 9am and entertainment will take place in the Largo.
The tests will be carried out on an urban circuit, covering the main arteries of the Parish of Custóias.
The top ten classified in the categories (Male Seniors; Female Seniors; Male Veterans and Female Veterans) will receive monetary prizes in Gift Cards.
Photo: Union of Parishes Custóias, Leça do Balio and Guifões
Registration was free for the event, and there is a collection of food items upon delivery of the bib, in which these goods will be delivered to the Associations:
Association Our Mission;
Associação A Família Girassol and Conference Vicentina de São Tiago de Custóias, which support needy families with food.
This is one of the events as part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the 25th of April, organized by Unity of the Parishes of Custóias, Leça do Balio and Guifões.
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