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0.6 - 2.5 km

Lisbon, Portugal

1,000
Ages 6-17
04:00 pm

READY WHEN YOU ARE

ESSENTIALS

A race for future champions

Though for the young runners, EDP New Generation races wish to find and promote the future champions.

Distances for every age

600 m, 900 m, 1,500 m and 2,500 m races, organized by age rankings the young participants will have the opportunity to experience a running competition.

Special environment

Races have a very special environment, and New Generation offers this environment to actual and future runners.

Race and celebrate

Lisbon is one of the most popular and enthusiastic European cities, perfect to race and to enjoy a warm welcome from locals, delicious food and historical and modern monuments.

Free registration

Participation is free, up to the event limit of 1,000 young athletes.

EDP New Generation October

October 10, 2026

04:00 pm

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Runner's guide

EDP New Generation is a running event dedicated to young athletes aged 6 to 17, giving them the opportunity to experience a running competition in a healthy and fun environment.

No medical certificate is required: when registering, the parent or legal guardian declares that the young athlete is in suitable health and physical condition to take part and accepts the corresponding Terms of Responsibility.

The races are divided into different age groups, with distances adapted to the participants’ ages. The course corresponding to each age group is shown on the official race map.

AGE GROUPS

6-8 years

9-11 years

12-13 years

14-17 years

DISTANCES

600 m

900 m

1,500 m

2,500 m

  1. 1
    Register online through the official race website

    Participation is free and the event is limited to 1,000 participants. Registrations may close earlier if the maximum number is reached.

  2. 2
    Have a parent or legal guardian authorize the registration

    Registration for minors must be authorized by their parent or legal guardian.

  3. 3
    Receive your registration confirmation by email

    You will need the registration confirmation and the participant’s identification document to collect the BIB and participation kit.

Registrations and BIBs are personal and non-transferable.

Pickup your BIB and participation kit at the Sport Expo.

WHEN

Thursday, October 8 - 10:00 am - 08:00 pm

Friday, October 9 - 10:00 am - 08:00 pm

WHERE

Sport Expo, Pavilion 1 at FIL - Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Parque das Nações

BRING

Registration confirmation (PDF sent by email)

Participant’s identification document

WHO

Another person may collect the BIB by presenting the participant’s registration confirmation.

No bib and participation kit pickup on Race Day

Please collect on Thursday, October 8 or Friday, October 9. No participation kits will be distributed on race day.

Lost your registration document?

Visit the “Solutions” desk at the Sport Expo and the registration document will be delivered to you on the spot.

PARTICIPATION KIT CONTENTS
  • Official race T-shirt (five sizes, subject to stock)
  • Race BIB
  • Individual bag
  • Sponsor gifts and information
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The BIB is personal and non-transferable and must be clearly visible on the front of the participant throughout the entire race. Participants without a valid race BIB will not be allowed onto the course.

No electronic timing system is used in the event.

YOUR QUESTIONS, OUR ANSWERS

FAQs

Before the race

The EDP New Generation is a running event dedicated to young athletes aged 6 to 17, giving them the opportunity to experience a running competition in a healthy and fun environment. The races are divided into different age groups, with distances adapted to the participants’ ages.
The EDP New Generation takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Parque das Nações in Lisbon. Participants gather from 03:00 pm and the first races start at 04:00 pm.
Young athletes aged 6 to 17 can participate. Registration for minors must be authorized by their parent or legal guardian.
6-8 years, 9-11 years, 12-13 years and 14-17 years, with male and female classifications within each age group.
600 m, 900 m, 1,500 m and 2,500 m. The course corresponding to each age group is shown on the official race map.

During the race

The races are intended for participants officially registered in each age group. For organizational and safety reasons, parents and accompanying adults should not enter the course, except where specific assistance has been previously authorized by the organization.
No. There are no aid stations along the courses. Water is provided to all participants after they finish their race.
Yes. Medical assistance is available throughout the event and in the finish area. All participants are also covered by the sports insurance provided by the organization.
Yes. The race bib must be clearly visible on the front of the participant throughout the entire race. Participants without a valid race bib will not be allowed onto the course.
No. For safety reasons, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, scooters and other motorized or wheeled devices are not permitted on the course.

After the race

No. There is no electronic timing system.
Yes. There are classifications for each age group and for male and female participants.
Yes. Medals are awarded to the first three finishers in each age group and category.
Yes. All participants receive an official medal as well as other race souvenirs.
No. There are no cash prizes at the EDP New Generation.

NAMING SPONSORS

  • EDP
  • Hyundai

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

  • CME
  • MGEN
  • Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
  • Powerade
  • Delta Cafés
  • Vitalis
  • Mimosa
  • MB WAY
  • Vodafone
  • Oakberry
  • Goldcar
  • NTT DATA

SPORT PARTNERS

  • Oysho
  • Garmin