Vila Real Half Marathon

  • Sun, April 12, 2026
  • Free — 13 
  • 4 races
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Event summary

The IX Meia Maratona de Vila Real is a half marathon event scheduled for April 12, 2026, in Vila Real, Portugal. It offers official distances of 21.097 km for the half marathon and 7 km for the mini marathon, with additional events including a 12 km mobility race for wheelchair users and a 5 km inclusive walk. Participation is open to runners aged 18 and above for the running events, and all ages for the walk.

The race is officially homologated by the Portuguese Athletics Federation and recognized by World Athletics, marking it as an international-class event. The courses feature the characteristic orography of Vila Real, promising a challenging experience through urban avenues and emblematic city areas.

The atmosphere is inclusive and community-focused, with options for athletes with disabilities, including wheelchair participants assisted by teams. The event also promotes healthy lifestyles and community engagement, featuring a non-competitive inclusive walk and a dedicated mobility race, making it a festive and accessible sporting occasion for all.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Half Marathon (21.097 km): General M/F, Seniors M/F (18+), Veterans M/F (35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55+)
• Mini Marathon (7 km): General M/F
• Mobility Race (12 km): Single category
• Inclusive Walk (5 km): All ages

Start/finish locations: Avenida Carvalho Araújo, Vila Real

Start times per category/distance:
• Mobility Race: 09:20
• Half Marathon and Mini Marathon: 09:30

Cut-off times: Maximum duration for all races: 2 hours 30 minutes

Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 11 and 12, 2026 at Praça do Município, Vila Real

Participants limit: The organization may limit number of participants (no specific number stated)

Registration deadline: April 10, 2026 at 21:00 (registrations close), payment deadline 22:00

Surface types: Urban roads and avenues in Vila Real with characteristic local orography

Course format: Looped urban courses

Race routes:
• Half Marathon: Three laps including Av. Carvalho Araújo, Av. 1º de Maio, N.S. Conceição, Timpeira, Av. Osnabruck, Av. Da Universidade, Mateus, Rua Direita, Tribunal
• Mini Marathon: Two laps including Av. Carvalho Araújo, Av. 1º de Maio, N.S. Conceição
• Mobility Race: Two laps including Av. Carvalho Araújo, Avenida Aureliano Barrias, Rua Nova
• Inclusive Walk: 5 km route through central city avenues

Timing method: Electronic chip timing, personal and non-transferable

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Toilets at Pavilhão de Desportos and Piscinas Municipais
• Aid stations at 5km, 9km, 12km, 15km, 18km, and finish for half marathon; fewer for mini marathon and walk with water, isotonic, fruit, and solid food

Prizes:
• Medals for all finishers in half and mini marathon
• Trophy ceremony for top 3 overall male and female finishers in half and mini marathon
• Monetary and gift card prizes up to 500€ in various categories


Vila Real

Races

Road Running 21,097 km

12 Apr, 2026
9:30
13 

Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt and bib number for registrations paid by March 31, 2026
🏅 Finisher prize: personalized medal for all half and mini marathon finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by category with electronic chip timing
🛟 Safety support: medical and nursing teams with ambulance on course
🛡️ Insurance: sports accident insurance included for all registered athletes
🥤 Aid stations: water, isotonic drinks, solid food, and fruit at multiple locations
🚿 Access to toilets at sports pavilion and municipal pools
🏆 Podium awards and cash prizes with gift cards for top finishers


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