The second day of collection of kits from Managing metropolises was marked by a lecture by physical education master Edilberto dos Santos Barros. This Saturday (20/12), Edilberto gave the lecture The importance of PACE to train and compete with quality. The kit collection will last until 4 p.m. today.
The conference aimed to add technical-scientific content for the athletes who will participate in the race that will take place this Sunday (12/21), in Eixão Norte.
Edilberto established a direct dialogue on the fundamental pillars of health, sports training, high performance excellence, inclusion and quality of life. This approach is fully in line with the orientations of public policies for the promotion of sport and health in force in the Federal District.
According to the speaker, his speech aimed to serve both high-level athletes and recreational practitioners looking for health benefits, with the rhythm of running as a pillar of communication.
Expectations of registrants
Gustavo Dantas, a 31-year-old lawyer, will participate in the 5 km race. He commented that this will be his first race. “I have very high expectations. Tomorrow will be my first race. I’m very excited,” he said as he took off his equipment.
Lohane Cavalcante, is a nutritionist and is 28 years old. She is originally from Rio, but lives in Brasilia and is also excited about the test. “I came to collect my kit and I’m very excited for tomorrow’s race. It will be 5k in the last race of the year,” she said.
Check the departure times for the Metropoles Run:
Sunday – 12/21/2025
6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.: concentration of athletes;
6:30 a.m.: start 15 km;
6:35 a.m.: 10 km start;
6:40 a.m.: start of the 5km.
Check out the Metropoles Run reward times:
From 8:15 a.m.: awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places (female and male) for each distance.
The competition
The race is organized by the Brazilian National Institute for Social Development (Inbras), under the technical supervision of the Federal Athletics Federation (FATDF) and in accordance with the rules of the Brazilian Athletics Confederation (CBAt).
The event has the support of the Secretariat of Tourism, IMP Concursos, Viva Brasília, Big Box, Geap Saúde, Fiat, Yopp, Brilhe Pratas, Noroeste Biomagistral, CME Nutrition, VERD, Dopaminah and Runlastic.
The route has been verified by an accredited and certified technician. Metrópoles Run is led by sports coach Paulo Sérgio Rosa Costa. The organization will provide all legal permits, liability insurance, medical staff, hydration stations and support structure.
Eixão do Lazer will welcome the athletes and will also have a special area for competitors. The first three in each distance, both for men and women, will be rewarded with a trophy and a cash sum.
The kits, along with the timing chip, will be available for pickup Friday (12/19) and Saturday (12/20).
When collecting their kit, athletes must take a non-perishable Christmas souvenir (e.g. colored pencils, sketchbooks, dolls, toy cars, among others), which will be offered to children in disadvantaged communities.
Discover the routes of the Metropoles Run:
Learn more about tours
5km
- To start: In front of IMP Concursos (at 102/103 Norte);
- Round 1: 2nd lamppost after the Jarjour gas station (height 206 Norte);
- Round 2: Electric pole in front of the National Confederation of Commerce;
- Arrival: In front of IMP Concursos.
10km
- To start: In front of IMP Concursos;
- Round 1: Light post in front of the treasure in blocks 213/214 and 113/114;
- Round 2: Electric pole in front of the National Confederation of Commerce;
- Arrival: In front of IMP Concursos.
15km
- To start: In front of IMP Concursos;
- Round 1: Lighting post before the exit to Lago Norte;
- Round 2: Electric pole in front of the National Confederation of Commerce;
- Arrival: In front of IMP Concursos.
Consult the Metropoles Run calendar
Saturday (12/20)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: delivery of kits and activation of the timing chip in a location to be specified. During the delivery of the kits, food trucks and brand stands will be available.
Sunday (12/21)
- From 6 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.: concentration of athletes.
- 6:30 a.m.: departure 15 km.
- 6:35 a.m.: 10 km start.
- 6:40 a.m.: start of the 5km.
- From 8:15 a.m.: award of categories.
- From 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.: areas open to athletes.
Find out everything about registration
Registration is personal and non-transferable. Transferring the bib or chip to another person is prohibited and will result in the disqualification of both parties involved, who will not be able to participate in future editions of the event.
Athletes of both sexes can participate, provided they are duly registered for the chosen distance. Once registration is complete, no changes to the selected distance will be allowed.
Endurance metropolises
This is the fourth sporting competition organized by the Metropolises in 2025. The debut took place with Endurance, in triathlon, aquathlon and open water swimming competitions; then, cycling invaded the streets of Eixo Monumental; and finally, in September, the Métropoles Half-Marathon took place, the first event exclusively in running.
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