Hundreds of students, staff, and alumni took to the streets of Porto for the university’s annual race and walk, marking another year of academic tradition and community spirit. The event also raised funds for cancer support, reinforcing the university’s commitment to solidarity and well-being.

On March 24, 2025, the University of Porto celebrated its 114th anniversary by bringing together 247 participants for the traditional University Day Run and Walk. Students, professors, staff, and alumni joined in, traversing some of Porto’s most iconic locations—including the Ribeira, D. Luís Bridge, Cais de Gaia, Jardim do Morro, the Cathedral, and the Bolhão Market—in a lively and festive atmosphere.

Participants could choose between a run, with 96 entrants, and a walk, with 151, highlighting the university’s focus on community and healthy living. The event also had a charitable dimension: all registration fees, totaling 1,430 euros, were donated to the “Os Resistentes” project of the Portuguese League Against Cancer – Northern Regional Center, with further contributions planned from the upcoming U.Porto Active Week.

Vice-Rector Joana Carvalho praised the growing participation over the years and encouraged even greater involvement for next year’s 115th anniversary. Supported by Águas do Porto and Caixa Geral de Depósitos, the event underscored the university’s dedication to health, solidarity, and community engagement.