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Running Club by Shadow Program Filling a Gap in Covilhã One Sunday at a Time
Running Club by Shadow Program was born from a simple observation: Covilhã had no social running community. In October 2025, personal trainer Tiago Lopes decided to change that. What started as a vision became a welcoming space for 100 members, from students to locals to newcomers. The crew's philosophy is straightforward, running is better together. There are no pace requirements, no competition, just people moving at their own rhythm with good company. Every Sunday at 08:30, they gather at Pelourinho da Covilhã to run easy, run short, and soak in the mountain backdrop of Serra da Estrela. Running Club by Shadow Program proves that community thrives when you remove the barriers and focus on the joy of moving together.