
35th Lagos Half Marathon
Event summary
The 35th Meia Maratona de Lagos is a running event taking place on November 30, 2025, starting at 9:30 AM in Lagos, Portugal. This event includes a competitive half marathon (21.097 km), a Mini Half Marathon (5 km), and a Mega Walk (5 km), offering options for all ages and fitness levels.
The half marathon is open to participants over 20 years old and features official timing and classification with prizes and trophies for various age categories. The Mini Half Marathon and Mega Walk are family-friendly, festive, non-competitive events without official timing, welcoming adults, children, and even participants with baby strollers.
The race route is unique, featuring a passage over the iconic drawbridge connecting the marina to Lagos city and running along the famous beach avenue. The event atmosphere is lively with fitness classes, stretching, music, and other entertainment, making it a festive occasion for individuals, teams, gyms, and families.
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Start times per category/distance: All events start at 9:30 AM on November 30, 2025
Bib pick-up time and location: November 29 and 30, from 9:00 to 20:00 at Hotel Marina de Lagos Resort; on race day up to 60 minutes before start at race secretariat near start line
Start/finish locations: In front of Hotel Marina Club Lagos Resort, Marina de Lagos
Age categories/divisions:
• Half Marathon: Senior (born 2005 and earlier), Veterans 1 (+35), Veterans 2 (+40), Veterans 3 (+45), Veterans 4 (+50), Veterans 5 (+55), plus categories for older ages
• Mini Half Marathon and Mega Walk: no age categories
Registration deadline: October 26, 2025
Link to full regulation: Official Rules
Surface types: Asphalt city roads including passage over a drawbridge and coastal avenue
Course format: Point-to-point with unique landmarks such as the marina drawbridge and beach avenue
Timing method: Official timing for Half Marathon; no timing for Mini Half Marathon and Mega Walk
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at 4km, 8km, 12km, 15km, 18km, and finish for Half Marathon; refreshment at finish for other events
Location
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Half Marathon 21,1 km
Road Running 5 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, technical race vest at bib pick-up
🏅 Finisher prize: sports bag with fruit, energy products, and fluids at finish; trophies and medals for top finishers and participants
⏱️ Official timing and classification for Half Marathon
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance and security presence on course
🥤 Aid stations: frequent hydration and energy stations along Half Marathon route and at finish for Mini Half Marathon and Mega Walk
📸 Event photography available
🏆 Trophies and prizes for individual and team categories