MessengerHalf Marathon Rainha Dona Leonor
Event summary
The Meia Maratona Rainha Dona Leonor is a running event taking place on June 14, 2026, in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. It features a half marathon (21.1 km), a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and a children’s race, all starting and finishing at the Complexo Desportivo Municipal das Caldas da Rainha.
The event welcomes participants aged 20 and above for the half marathon, 18 and above for the 10 km race, and all ages for the 5 km walk. The children’s race is for kids born between 2013 and 2021. The race offers a unique route through the historic city, providing a festive atmosphere suitable for families and runners of all levels.
Alongside the main races, there are prizes including monetary awards for top finishers in the half marathon and trophies for the 10 km race. All finishers receive medals and other sponsor gifts, making it a rewarding experience for all participants.
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Start/finish locations: Complexo Desportivo Municipal das Caldas da Rainha
Start times per category/distance:
• Corrida das Crianças: 09:00
• Meia Maratona 21,1 Km, 10 Km, Caminhada 5 Km: 10:00
Cut-off times: Maximum duration of 3 hours, ending at 12:00
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 12, 2026: 14:00–18:00
• June 13, 2026: 10:00–18:00
• June 14, 2026: 07:30–09:00
• Location: Complexo Desportivo Municipal das Caldas da Rainha
Participants limit:
• Meia Maratona 21,1 Km: 1,000
• 10 Km: 1,000
• Caminhada 5 Km: 1,000
• Corrida das Crianças: 500
Registration deadline: June 13, 2026
Surface types: Road running through city streets and roundabouts
Course format: Point-to-point and looped routes through Caldas da Rainha city
Race routes:
• Meia Maratona 21,1 Km: Detailed route through city avenues, roundabouts, and surrounding areas finishing on the athletics track
• 10 Km: Similar route with shorter distance finishing on the athletics track
• Caminhada 5 Km: Route through city streets finishing on the athletics track
• Corrida das Crianças: Four distances from approx. 300 m to 1000 m within the sports complex
Timing method: Electronic chip timing for Meia Maratona 21,1 Km and 10 Km; no timing for Caminhada 5 Km
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations with liquids at 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, and finish for half marathon
• Solid food at 10 km and finish for half marathon
• Aid stations at 5 km and finish for 10 km
• Aid station at finish for Caminhada 5 Km and Corrida das Crianças
Prizes:
• Monetary prizes for top 3 male and female finishers in Meia Maratona 21,1 Km
• Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers in 10 Km
• Medals for all finishers of Meia Maratona 21,1 Km, 10 Km, and Caminhada 5 Km
• Gifts for all participants in Corrida das Crianças
Location
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Road Running 21 km
Road Running 10 km
Walk 5 km
Kids
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: t-shirt, personalized socks, chip, bib, and pins for Meia Maratona 21,1 Km and 10 Km; t-shirt and bib for Caminhada 5 Km; technical t-shirt and two bibs for Corrida das Crianças
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for all finishers of Meia Maratona 21,1 Km, 10 Km, and Caminhada 5 Km; event gifts for children participants
⏱️ Timing + live results by category for Meia Maratona 21,1 Km and 10 Km via electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: medical support with ambulances during the race, police managing traffic and ensuring participant safety
🥤 Aid stations: liquid and solid refreshments at designated points along the courses
🚿 Showers and changing facilities available at the sports complex
🏆 Monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers in main races