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Event summary
The Western Atlantic Half Marathon is a road running event taking place on June 6, 2026, in Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores. It features multiple races including a half marathon (21.1 km), Ocean 10K (10.5 km), RUN 5K (5.2 km), Kids RUN (1.5 km), and a 5K walk, all starting and finishing near the Natural Pools of Santa Cruz das Flores.
The event is open to various age groups with specific age limits for each race, including children’s categories for the Kids RUN. It is designed for participation and celebration of sport in a unique urban and coastal setting, with official timing and gender and age group classifications.
Participants receive a race kit and finisher medal, and the event promotes community and sport in one of the most emblematic Atlantic locations.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at the dead-end street near the Natural Pools of Santa Cruz das Flores (Av. dos Baleeiros, 9970-320 Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal)
Start times per category/distance:
• Kids RUN: 09:00
• Half Marathon: 10:00
• Ocean 10K: 10:05
• RUN 5K and 5K Walk: 10:10
Cut-off times: Half Marathon cut-off at KM 15 at 12:20; total time limit 3 hours (finish by 13:00)
Bib pick-up time and location: June 1-4, 2026, 08:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 at Ginásio Viva Mais Fitness (Santa Cruz das Flores); also June 5 during briefing meeting; exceptional pick-up on race day 08:00-09:00 at start/finish area
Participants limit: No maximum limit for athletes
Surface types: 100% road
Course format: Road race with all distances sharing the same route except Kids RUN which has a separate route
Race routes: According to maps published on official Facebook and municipal websites
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with results assigned at finish
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at Km 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20; Kids RUN has a single water station at finish
Prizes: A finisher medal will be awarded to all athletes who complete their race. Podium awards will be presented to the Top 3 overall finishers in all races. Age group and gender awards (Top 3) will be granted exclusively in the Half Marathon race and in the Kids race
Age categories/divisions:
• Half Marathon: from 18 years and up, multiple age groups
• Ocean 10K: from 16 years and up
• RUN 5K: from 14 years and up
• Kids RUN: ages 4 to 14 in specific age groups
Location
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Half Marathon 21,1 km
Road Running 10 km
Road Running 5,2 km
Walking 5,2 km
Kids Race 1,5 km
MINIKIDS RACE 400 m
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical fiber t-shirt (5 sizes, subject to availability), bib number, individual equipment bag, sponsor gifts and information
🏅 Finisher prize: official medal for all classified athletes
⏱️ Timing + official electronic chip timing with classification at finish
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance along the course and at finish area
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: official stations at Km 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 with water and refreshments; Kids RUN has water at finish
🧳 Equipment storage zone available for participants with staff assistance at finish
🏆 Podium awards for top 3 male and female finishers overall and by adapted categories per race