Half Marathon of Almada
Event summary
The Meia Maratona de Almada 2026 is a running event taking place on May 10, 2026, in the city of Almada, Portugal. It features a half marathon (21 km), a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and a Kids Race of 500 meters for children up to 12 years old.
The half marathon and 10 km races are open to athletes aged 18 and over, while the walk has no age limit. The event route includes iconic landmarks such as Cristo Rei, offering unique views of the Tagus River and Lisbon. The race atmosphere celebrates community spirit and encourages participants to challenge their limits.
The event includes start blocks based on runners’ pace and offers trophies for the top three male and female finishers overall and by age group.
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Start times per category/distance:
• 09:00 – Kids Race (up to 6 years)
• 09:05 – Kids Race (7 to 9 years)
• 09:10 – Kids Race (10 to 12 years)
• 09:30 – Half Marathon 21 km
• 09:30 – 10 km Race
• 09:35 – 5 km Walk
Cut-off times: Maximum duration of 2 hours and 45 minutes for the race, after which vehicle circulation will be restored.
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 8, 2026, 15:00–20:00 at CARBY – Volkswagen Almada
• May 9, 2026, 10:00–15:00 at CARBY – Volkswagen Almada
• May 10, 2026, 08:00–09:00 at the start location (extra fee applies if not purchased online)
Race routes:
• Half Marathon 21 km
• 10 km Race
• 5 km Walk
• Kids Race 500 m
Prizes: Trophies for the top 3 male and female finishers overall and by age group, diplomas available online, and other possible gifts.
Age categories/divisions:
• Kids Race: up to 6 years, 7 to 9 years, 10 to 12 years
• Half Marathon and 10 km: athletes aged 18 and over
• Walk: no age limit
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Half Marathon: liquid at 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, and liquid and solid at finish
• 10 km Race: liquid at 5 km and liquid and solid at finish
• Walk and Kids Race: liquid and solid at finish
Timing method: Bib with chip for Half Marathon and 10 km; no chip for Walk and Kids Race.
Location
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Half Marathon 21 km
Road Running 10 km
Walk 5 km
Kids
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, bib with chip for Half Marathon and 10 km, bib without chip for Walk and Kids Race, backpack, finisher medal
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers
🥤 Aid stations: liquids at multiple points during Half Marathon and 10 km, liquids and solids at finish for all events
🏆 Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers overall and by age group in Half Marathon and 10 km