Unimed Racing Circuit in the city of São José, in 2023 – Photo: Disclosure/Unimed Grande Florianópolis
For those who are passionate about street racing, the 10th edition of the Unimed Santa Catarina Racing Circuit is taking place. The Greater Florianópolis edition will be in the city of São José, on June 23rd (Sunday), starting at 7 am, on the city’s seafront, and 2 thousand participants are expected. Open to beginners and experienced runners, the Unimed Racing Circuit will award mini trophies to the three best placed in 12 categories.
For the second year in a row, São José will host the event, which will have 5km and 10km courses in the women’s, men’s and parasports categories.
“Our aim is to bring health to different locations. We have already held stages in Florianópolis, where we were very well received and São José has proven to be an excellent destination for runners and for those who want to start the sport”, highlights the president of the medical cooperative, Dr. Jalmir Rogério Aust.
Registration and stages
Athletes receive kits to participate in the race and can opt for the complete T-shirt, backpack, wristband, a pair of socks, participation medal, chest numeral and pins) or the simple kit T-shirt, participation medal, chest numeral and pins.
Registration costs R$100 for the simple kit and R$130 for the complete kit, plus 1 liter of milk that will be destined for CUFA – Central Única das Favelas. Unimed customers, cooperative doctors and employees of the institution have a 50% discount. More information and registration on the website.
Mandala for 150 participants
A traditional item of the Circuit, the mandala allows the athlete to assemble it with the medals won in the races and will be offered to the first 150 athletes who complete six of the 17 stages. To win the mandala it is not necessary to run the events in sequence, and participation in six stages is mandatory.
Stages of the Unimed Santa Catarina 2024 Racing Circuit
- Greater Florianópolis 6/23
- Joinville 11/8
- Jaraguá do Sul 18/8
- Concordia 8/25
- Rio do Sul 1/9
- Criciúma 8/9
- Xanxerê 15/9
- Blumenau 9/22
- Shark 9/29
- São Bento do Sul 13/10
- Fraiburgo 10/20
- São Miguel do Oeste 3/11
Stage dates may change. See the official website for more information.
About the Unimed Racing Circuit
The desire to improve quality of life and promote positive changes in people’s lives was what drove the start of the Unimed Racing Circuit project, which in 2024 will only grow and reach its 10th edition.
The search for a healthy and balanced life has more and more space in people’s daily lives, and with the purpose of encouraging them to overcome their own challenges and inspiring them to change their habits, Unimed promotes more democratic sport and accessible to everyone: running.
The events are aimed at all audiences: from beginners to more experienced runners. More than a competition, the objective of the Circuit is to bring quality of life to the participants.
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