São João de Braga Bullfight 2025

"☝️: "To brag" means to lead a joyful life, to boast."

That's exactly what you're going to do: brag in Braga! 😎 In the month of June, under the sun of Portugal, all the conditions will be met for the São João de Braga Race to make you achieve exploits 💪. Among the religious and historical monuments of the city 🏛️, you will discover a unique culture, where culture and celebration go hand in hand! 🎉

And here, participants will also come together as one! 🤝 A single start is planned for two very different events. Yes, at the São João de Braga Race, no one is left behind: you can line up for the 12 km road race or the non-timed walk of 5 km! 😉 You'll start from the central avenue of Braga: Avenida João Paulo II 📍. And it's no coincidence that this major city thoroughfare bears this name: Braga is considered the religious center of Portugal. That's significant! So, you had better say your prayer before starting 🙏, it might just favor a miracle 😇. Who knows, you might beat your PR? ⏱️ No elevation, straight lines, and a divine atmosphere, what more could you ask for? 🔥

Activities to do after your race! 😁 That's what's been missing! Admiring churches and other cathedrals from the outside all this time has really piqued your curiosity 😅. It will finally be time for visits, so hurry (if your legs still allow it 🦵) to the Cathedral Sé de Braga, the oldest archdiocese in the country! ⛪ A bit further out is one of the most impressive edifices: the Bom Jesus do Monte ⛰️. This pilgrimage church is sacred and well worth a visit 😍. Nestled on top of a hill, you can access it via beautifully decorated stairs 🪜. Unfortunately, it's the only way up... ➡️ No, we wouldn't do that to you, at Finishers, we care about the runners' sore muscles! 🤗 To avoid the 577 steps, you should take the oldest hydraulic funicular in the world 🚃. Cool, huh? To satisfy the little hunger all these visits give you 🗺️, you should head to the municipal market: the temple of specialties 😋.

Enough, we'll stop flirting bragging about the race, we'll let you pick up your race bib! 🎽