JSC 27 Manuela Machado Half Marathon

  • Sun, January 25, 2026
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Event summary

The 27th Meia Maratona Manuela Machado is a half marathon race taking place on January 25, 2026, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The official distance is 21.095 kilometers, adhering to the standards of the Portuguese Athletics Federation (FPA).

This event is open to all athletes, federated or not, with a participation limit of 4,000 runners. The race route showcases the scenic Marginal do Rio Lima and other urban landscapes, offering a challenging and inspiring course along the coastal and city roads.

The competition fosters a welcoming atmosphere, supported by the Cyclones Atlético Clube and the local municipality, and awards prizes for overall and veteran categories. Additionally, there is a walking activity available for participants registered at the secretariat, making it accessible for a wider range of participants.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Veterans (35+ years), with male categories M35, M40, M45, M50, M55 and female categories F35, F40, F45, F50, F55

Start/finish locations: Praça Marquês Júnior, Viana do Castelo, near Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo

Start times per category/distance: Half marathon starts at 10:30

Cut-off times: 3 hours to complete the half marathon

Bib pick-up time and location:
• January 23: 16:00–20:00
• January 24: 15:00–21:00
• Race day (January 25): 8:00–9:30
Location: Piso inferior do Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo

Participants limit: 4,000

Registration deadline: January 21, 2026 at 20:00 (local time)

Surface types: Primarily paved roads along urban and coastal routes

Course format: Point-to-point with returns at specific km marks

Race routes: Detailed route along Marginal do Rio Lima, Estrada Nacional 202, IP9, and city streets finishing at Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo

Timing method: Official timing by Associação de Atletismo de Viana do Castelo

Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations at 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, and at the finish
• Toilets available at start/finish

Prizes:
• Monetary prizes for top 25 overall male and female finishers
• Monetary prizes for veteran categories (35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55+)
• Medals and participation gifts for all finishers


Viana do Castelo

Races

Road Running 21,1 km

25 Jan, 2026
10:30
15 

Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: bib number and race materials
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and participation gifts
⏱️ Timing + official results by Associação de Atletismo de Viana do Castelo
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance on course, start, and finish
🛡️ Insurance: nominal sports insurance for non-federated participants up to 75 years old
🥤 Aid stations: hydration points at 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, and finish line
🚿 Showers available at Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo
🏆 Monetary prizes for top finishers overall and per veteran category


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