2026 edition completed
Thank you all. Details for the 2027 edition arrive with the new date.
The races will take place on October 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, starting and finishing at the Estádio do Dragão.
Prize-giving ceremony at 11:30 AM.
October 15 and 16, from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, at gate 17 of the Estádio do Dragão.
October 17, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, at gate 17 of the Estádio do Dragão.
The Hospital de Santa Maria nursing team runs health screenings at the registration desk on October 15 and 16, from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM. On Saturday, race day, they run screenings at the event venue during the morning, with blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose and oxygen saturation.
We recommend that participants collect their race kit, whenever possible, in the days before the race.
You can collect another participant’s bib/kit, as long as you show their registration confirmation with its QR Code and the details of their Portuguese Citizen Card or ID document.
You must show the QR Code you received by email and an ID document. If the T-shirt size you requested is out of stock, an available alternative size will be suggested.
Wristband required for the walk. It comes with your kit, goes on before the start and stays on until you receive your medal. Without the wristband there is no access to the medal lane.
Do you want to be a volunteer at the Dragon Race 2026?
Fill in the questionnaire and tell us your availability.
We are counting on you to make this an unforgettable event!
The organizers provide a bag drop area at gate 17 of the Estádio do Dragão, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, exclusively for participants in the 10 km race. Items must be handed in a closed bag or backpack labelled with the race bib number, and collected later by presenting the bib.
Only closed, labeled bags are accepted. Loose items of clothing or other loose objects are not accepted.
We do not recommend leaving valuables or fragile items in the bags, as the organizers are not responsible for any items left at the bag drop.
The races have a time limit of one hour and thirty minutes.
After the race’s sweep vehicle (the last vehicle) has passed, participants remaining on the course who wish to continue do so at their own risk and must obey traffic laws (the Highway Code).
Closure hours: from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Please plan your journey in advance.
Main access: Estádio do Dragão station, Metro do Porto (Blue Line).
10 km race: Vitalis water at the 5 km mark. At the finish line, medal, lunch box, isotonic drink, Bem Boa apple and Super Bock.
5 km walk: at the finish line, medal, Vitalis water and Bem Boa apple.
These station locations may be changed depending on weather conditions
Toilets for athletes are available next to gate 26 of the Estádio do Dragão on Saturday, October 17, from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
The 2026 10 km rankings are on the official timing page, overall and by age group. They are subject to change should any discrepancies arise. The walk is not timed.
2026 resultsThere are no cash prizes.
Trophies commemorating the event will be awarded to the top three finishers in the men’s and women’s general classifications for the 10 km race.
Trophies will be presented at the podium ceremony.
To collect the participant kit, each participant must present proof of registration and a photo ID.
If the requested T-shirt size is out of stock, an alternative size may be suggested.
The kit includes the official New Balance T-shirt, required in both events.
Corrida do Dragão Command Post: +351 964 434 808
European emergency number: 112
OFFICIAL NEW BALANCE T-SHIRT
Choose your official T-shirt size using the body measurements provided by New Balance as your reference.
The tables below show the available men’s and women’s sizes. Body measurements should be the main factor when choosing a size.
The measurements below refer to body measurements, not to the dimensions of the T-shirt itself.
6 sizes, from XS to 2XL
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 83.75 to 89 cm | 68.5 to 73.5 cm | 81 to 86 cm |
| S | 89 to 96.5 cm | 73.5 to 78.75 cm | 86 to 94 cm |
| M | 96.5 to 104 cm | 78.75 to 86 cm | 94 to 101.5 cm |
| L | 104 to 111.75 cm | 86 to 94 cm | 101.5 to 109 cm |
| XL | 111.75 to 122 cm | 94 to 104 cm | 109 to 117 cm |
| 2XL | 122 to 134.5 cm | 104 to 117 cm | 117 to 127 cm |
5 sizes, from XS to XL
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 76.2 to 81.28 cm | 61 to 66 cm | 83.82 to 89 cm |
| S | 81.28 to 89 cm | 66 to 71 cm | 89 to 96.5 cm |
| M | 89 to 94 cm | 71 to 78.75 cm | 96.5 to 101.5 cm |
| L | 94 to 101.5 cm | 78.75 to 86 cm | 101.5 to 109 cm |
| XL | 101.5 to 111.75 cm | 86 to 96.5 cm | 109 to 119 cm |
Use the table for men or women and compare your body measurements with the ranges provided by New Balance.
When a T-shirt size is not shown as available on the platform, it is sold out. The organisation will aim to provide the size requested during registration. If that size is out of stock, an alternative size may be suggested, as stated in the event regulations.
Check the measurements for the official New Balance T-shirt of the Corrida do Dragão 2026.
Quick answers about the Dragon Race 2026, straight from the Regulations.
The Dragon Race 2026 takes place on October 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, starting and finishing at the Estádio do Dragão, in Porto.
There are two races: the Dragon Race, of about 10 km, for participants aged 18 or over on race day, and the Dragon Walk, of about 5 km, open to all participants.
Wearing the official Dragon Race 2026 T-shirt is mandatory in both races.
From August 1 to October 13, 2026: 5 km for 15€ and 10 km for 20€.
On October 15 and 16, at the Estádio do Dragão, last-minute prices are 25€ (5 km) and 30€ (10 km). Children up to 9 years old: 5€, except in the last week before the event, when the full 5 km Walk registration price in force at the time of registration applies, also to minors.
Processing fees for online registrations and bank card payments are added to the prices shown.
Registration for the Corrida do Dragão 2026 has sold out, for both the 10 km race and the 5 km walk. It is no longer possible to register.
Under-18s are added as dependants to the account of a responsible adult and can only be registered for the 5 km Walk, in the same registration as the adult, who must also take part in the walk. The 10 km Race is for participants aged 18 or over on race day.
During registration, select the option «Quero fatura com NIF» (I want an invoice with NIF) and fill in your tax details. After payment, the invoice is available to download in your account. Without tax details, the invoice is issued to «Consumidor Final» (final consumer). To add or change the NIF after the invoice is issued, a credit note and a new invoice must be issued, with an administrative fee of 5.00 €, as stated on the platform.
Transfers to another participant were made in the personal area of the GlobalSport platform up to one month before the event, that is, until 17 September 2026. Before the transfer, the new participant had to create an account on the platform and pay a 5.00 € fee. The organisation is not responsible for the participation of anyone without a valid registration in their own name.
The races have a time limit of one hour and thirty minutes.
There are no cash prizes. Trophies commemorating the event will be awarded to the top three finishers in the men’s and women’s general classifications for the 10 km race. Trophies will be presented at the podium ceremony.
The dates, times and place for collecting bibs and kits are announced on the official event website. About a week before the race, participants receive by email the QR Code to show at the registration desk to collect their kit and bib.
If you cannot collect your bib in person, you can send your original registration confirmation with someone else to collect it.
Yes, at gate 17 of the Estádio do Dragão, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, but only for participants in the 10 km race. Items must be handed in a closed bag or backpack labelled with your bib number, and are collected later on presentation of the bib. Loose clothing or items are not accepted.
In the 10 km race there is Vitalis water at the 5 km mark and, at the finish line, a medal, lunch box, isotonic drink, Bem Boa apple and Super Bock. In the 5 km walk there is, at the finish line, a medal, Vitalis water and a Bem Boa apple. These points may change according to weather conditions.
Yes. The wristband comes with your kit and is mandatory for everyone taking part in the 5 km walk. Put it on before the start and keep it on until you receive your medal. Without the wristband there is no access to the medal lane.
Yes. On the 10 km course and 5 km walk pages you will find the official route as GPX, for watches and running apps, and as KML, for Google Maps. For Google Maps, import the KML into Google My Maps and the route appears in the app under Saved, Maps.
The 2026 10 km rankings are on the official timing page, overall and by age group, and may change if any irregularities are found. The walk is not timed.
Do you want to be a volunteer at the Dragon Race 2026?
Fill in the questionnaire and tell us your availability.
Thank you to the 10,000 who ran and walked with us on October 17, with blue and white pride in every step.
The date of the 8th edition will be announced soon. Run as one.
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