School Cross-Country Race Gathers 500 Students in Alcácer do Sal

The sports event at Parque Urbano 25 de Abril saw participation from students from preschool to the 3rd cycle.

Generic image of a group of young people running cross-country in a park, with blurred trees in the background and a sunny sky.
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Generic image of a group of young people running cross-country in a park, with blurred trees in the background and a sunny sky.

The Parque Urbano 25 de Abril in Alcácer do Sal was the scene of a sporting celebration with the cross-country race organized by the Agrupamento de Escolas de Alcácer do Sal, bringing together around 500 students.

The event, held yesterday morning, involved approximately 500 students from preschool to the 3rd cycle, with 310 participating in the running category. The event was characterized by enthusiasm, energy, and a spirit of camaraderie and achievement.
Present at the awards ceremony were the Mayor, Clarisse Campos, the President of the Junta de Freguesia of Santiago, Duarte Dimas, and the President of the Agrupamento de Escolas de Alcácer do Sal (AEAS), Nelson Latas.
The race was organized by AEAS with support from the Municipal Council of Alcácer do Sal, the Juntas de Freguesia of Santa Maria do Castelo and Santiago, the GNR, and the Mixed Firefighters of Alcácer do Sal.
The qualified students will now represent the Agrupamento de Escolas de Alcácer do Sal at the District Cross-Country event, which will take place in Reguengos de Monsaraz on November 19th.
Based on information from the official source: Camara Municipal de Alcacer do Sal (05/11/2026)