Juventude Ilha Verde Night Race — 14th Edition
The 14th Juventude Ilha Verde night race brings runners to São José, Ponta Delgada, on 7 November, with two starts for different age groups.
When
November 7, 2026
18:30
Where
São José Parish Council, Rua de Lisboa 41, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel
Ponta Delgada, São MiguelSão José in Ponta Delgada hosts the 14th Juventude Ilha Verde Night Race on 7 November 2026. Racing begins at 6:30 pm, with the start and finish on Rua de Lisboa, opposite the parish council building.
Each 1,500-metre lap passes the Coliseu, Avenida Roberto Ivens and Campo de São Francisco before returning to Rua de Lisboa via Rua Teófilo de Braga and Rua José Bensaúde.
Under-12, under-14 and under-16 runners and adapted sport participants start at 6:30 pm. The remaining groups begin at 6:50 pm and complete between two and six laps, depending on their category.
The race is part of the road championship and is organised by CDC Juventude Ilha Verde and São José Parish Council, with the support of the São Miguel Athletics Association.
Registration is free, but the event page and the regulations give different information about deadlines and eligibility. Prospective participants should check the conditions with the organisers. The association also recommends bringing a torch.
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