Women’s Race takes to the virtual format. Applications are ongoing

EDP Women's Race will be held on 22 and 23 May, in a special edition that takes to the virtual format, due to the constraints regarding the pandemic. There is still the opportunity to deliver lots of fun and encouragement by everyone, all over the world, on fighting breast cancer. Participants of 17 nationalities have already registered and the organisation estimates that circa five thousand people will enter the virtual race. Applications are ongoing.

Anyone, anywhere in the world can participate as the women’s race takes to a virtual format, between 22 and 23 May. The organisation estimates that circa five thousand people will enter the virtual race and all will be allowed to define the kilometres they wish to speed. It is recommended that they define a route nearby the streets within their households or in a nearby park, thus avoiding group participation and gatherings.

Currently, registered participants are from Portugal, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Hungary, Holland, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Brazil, United States, New Zealand, Australia, Angola and Mozambique.

Breast Cancer Ambassadors

Athletes Sara Moreira, Jéssica Augusto and Fernanda Ribeiro, as well as the TV presenter Maya are the four ambassadors of the Virtual Women’s Race.

The fundamental aim of the race is to raise awareness on Breast Cancer and promote physical activity in the female population. As usual, the organisation donates one euro per participation to IPO-Porto.

Online applications still available

Applications to the “pink” race are open for the entire family. See here for more information.

Previous registration includes the sending of a race kit that features the Women’s Race t-shirt, the donation to IPO-Porto, the dorsal race and the participation diploma, which can be downloaded after the event.