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Event summary
The Alegro Half Marathon of Setúbal is a running event taking place on April 19, 2026, in Setúbal, Portugal. It features multiple race distances including a 21.1 km half marathon, a 10 km race, a 5 km family run, and a kids’ race on April 18 for children born between 2013 and 2021.
The event is open to all participants meeting the age requirements, with the half marathon requiring participants to be at least 20 years old and the 10 km race open to those 18 and older. The courses include scenic routes passing through the Serra da Arrábida and urban areas of Setúbal, offering a varied and engaging running experience.
The race weekend also includes a dog walk (Cãominhada), making it a diverse and family-friendly sporting event with a festive atmosphere.
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Start/finish locations: Start at Alegro Setúbal; finish at Avenida Luísa Todi, in front of auditório José Afonso
Start times per category/distance:
• 10 Km race: 9:00
• Half Marathon 21.1 Km and Family Run 5 Km: 9:30
• Kids’ Race: 16:00 on April 18
Cut-off times: Maximum duration for the half marathon is 3 hours, ending at 12:30
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 17, 12:00–18:00
• April 18, 10:00–18:00
• April 19, 7:30–8:30
• Location: Alegro Setúbal, Praça Bombordo
Participants limit:
• Half Marathon 21.1 km, 10 Km race, and Family Run 5 Km: total 2000 athletes
• Kids’ Race: 500 athletes
Registration deadline: April 19, 2026, or until limits are reached
Surface types: Urban roads and paths including Avenida Luísa Todi and Serra da Arrábida
Course format: Point-to-point and looped routes through city and Serra da Arrábida
Race routes:
• Half Marathon 21.1 Km: route includes Alegro Setúbal, Rua Dr. António Agostinho Neto, Av. Antero Quental, Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, Av. Dom Manuel I, Estrada da Graça, Rotunda das Sardinhas, Av. Luísa Todi, EN10-4 towards Serra da Arrábida, Praia da Figueirinha, and finish at Largo José Afonso
• 10 Km race: similar urban route with return at EN10-4
• Family Run 5 Km: urban route from Alegro Setúbal to Largo José Afonso
• Kids’ Race: inside Alegro Setúbal with distances depending on age category
Timing method: Electronic chip timing included in athlete kit for half marathon and 10 Km race
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Half Marathon: four aid stations at 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, and finish
• 10 Km race: aid stations at 5 km and finish
• Family Run 5 Km and Kids’ Race: aid station at finish
Parking and shuttle details: Transport provided on race day between start (Alegro Setúbal) and finish (Av. Luísa Todi) for athletes and companions from 9:30 with buses every 15 minutes; return transport from finish to start from 10:00 to 13:00
Drop bag policy: Bengaleiro (bag storage) available at start from 8:00 to 9:00 and at finish from 10:30 to 12:30 for half marathon, 10 Km, and family run participants
Prizes:
• Half Marathon: trophies for top 3 men and women overall; monetary prizes for top 5 overall finishers
• 10 Km race: trophies for top 3 men and women overall
• All finishers receive a medal and sponsor gifts
Location
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Half Marathon 21.1 km
Road Running 10 km
Road Running 5 km
Kids
Cãominhada 4.5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical unisex t-shirt, bib, pins, and chip for half marathon and 10 Km race; t-shirt and bib for family run; t-shirt and two bibs for kids’ race
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and various sponsor gifts for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip timing for half marathon and 10 Km race
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance with ambulances on course, start and finish; police control and traffic management
🥤 Aid stations: water and refreshments at multiple points depending on race distance
🚌 Transport between start and finish zones for athletes and companions on race day
🧳 Bag storage (bengaleiro) service available at start and finish for selected races
🏆 Trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers in half marathon and 10 Km race
