The 3rd edition of the Farol Race, organized by Civilria and the Municipality of Ílhavo, will take place on October 11th at 10:00 AM on the beaches of Barra and Costa Nova. This 2026 event aims to reaffirm the importance of sport and physical activity in municipal governance and in promoting the population's health and well-being.
The initiative has already exceeded expectations with over 800 registered participants, far surpassing the approximately 500 participants from 2025. This growth reflects the availability of an active community ready to engage in sports and occupy public spaces in a healthy manner.
Beyond its competitive aspect, the Farol Race is viewed as part of a public policy to promote physical activity and improve quality of life. Events like this encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles.
The Mayor of Ílhavo, Rui Dias, emphasized that municipal sports policy should extend beyond supporting events to creating permanent conditions for year-round physical activity, regardless of economic status or fitness level. "The promotion of physical activity, health, and quality of life must be a permanent priority of municipal policy," he stated.
The collaboration between Civilria RunClub and the Municipality of Ílhavo is crucial for the success of the Farol Race, demonstrating how cooperation between public and private entities can make sport more inclusive and accessible.
The 10-kilometer race (7 km on road, 3 km on sand) and the 5-kilometer walk (3 km on road, 2 km on sand) offer a unique route, utilizing the territory and public spaces to promote active lifestyles.
The main objective is to foster habits, promote health, bring people closer, and build a more active and healthy community, consolidating the Municipality of Ílhavo's sports policy focused on "sport and physical activity for all, closer to the people".
