Sweet Potato Running March
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With two routes to choose from, 5 and 10 kilometres, this initiative invites participants of all ages to engage in physical activity and explore different landscapes of the parish, in a moment that combines sport, socialising, and tradition.
The programme begins with a warm-up at 09:30, with the start scheduled for 10:00. At the end, one of the traditions of the initiative continues, with the distribution of roasted sweet potatoes to participants.
Registrations can be made in person at the Quarteira Parish Council or through the form available on the website:
Schedule
4 OUTUBRO
- 09H30AQUECIMENTO · PRAÇA DO MAR
- 10H00PARTIDA · PRAÇA DO MAR
- MARCHA CORRIDA BATATA DOCE · PRAÇA DO MAR
- PERCURSO | 5 E 10 KM · PRAÇA DO MAR
- INSCRIÇÕES A DECORRER
- PERCURSO | 5 E 10 KM
- CALENDÁRIO REGIONAL MARCHA E CORRIDA DO ALGARVE | 2026/2027
Good to know
- INSCRIÇÕES A DECORRER!
Taken from the event's official poster.
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