2ª Corrida dos Guardiões do Baixo São Francisco

The Corrida dos Guardiões do Baixo São Francisco is a 5 km street race in Penedo, Alagoas, starting in the late afternoon at the headquarters of the 11º Batalhão da Polícia Militar. It is divided into military and civilian categories, with age groups ranging from teenagers to runners over 60. The course follows the streets of this riverside municipality on the lower São Francisco. The 11º Batalhão da Polícia Militar organizes the event, and participants are expected from several regional cities. The organizers also present the race as a means to promote sport and foster closer ties between the community and security forces.