Messenger3rd Mini and Half Marathon of Alpiarça
Event summary
The 3rd Mini and Half Marathon of Alpiarça – Land of Melon will take place on June 28, 2026, in the Natural Reserve of Cavalo do Sorraia, Alpiarça. This running event offers three participation options: a Half Marathon (21.097,50 m), a Mini Marathon (10,000 m), and a 6 km walk.
The races are open to participants born in 2008 or earlier, with age categories ranging from Juniors to Veterans 65+. The event features shared course sections for the races and a parallel route for the walk, providing a unique experience in a natural reserve setting.
There are timed cut-offs at 5, 10, and 15 km, and the event includes individual, age group, and team classifications, with trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers. The atmosphere is competitive and community-oriented, with awards ceremonies and a commemorative gift for walk finishers.
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Start/finish locations: Reserva Natural do Cavalo Sorraia, Alpiarça
Start times per category/distance:
• 08:30 – Mini and Half Marathon
• 09:00 – Walk
Bib pick-up time and location:
• June 27, 14:00–19:00
• June 28, 07:30–08:30
• Location: Reserva Natural do Cavalo Sorraia
Cut-off times:
• 5 km – 40 minutes
• 10 km – 80 minutes (1h20m)
• 15 km – 120 minutes (2h00m)
Age categories/divisions:
• Juniors (born 2007/2008)
• Seniors (born 2006 and earlier)
• Veterans 35 (35-39 years)
• Veterans 40 (40-44 years)
• Veterans 45 (45-49 years)
• Veterans 50 (50-54 years)
• Veterans 55 (55-59 years)
• Veterans 60 (60-64 years)
• Veterans 65 (65 years and older)
Participants limit: Unlimited
Surface types: Shared course sections for Mini and Half Marathon; parallel route for the walk
Race routes:
• Half Marathon: 21,097.50 m
• Mini Marathon: 10,000 m
• Walk: 6,000 m
Timing method: Continuous timing until crossing the finish line
Toilets and aid station placement: Liquid aid stations every 5 km and a final complete aid station
Prizes: Monetary prizes and trophies for top 3 overall and age groups in Mini and Half Marathon; trophies for top 3 teams; commemorative gift for walk finishers
Location
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Half Marathon
Road Running
Walking
Benefits
⏱️ Continuous timing with classification upon crossing the finish line
🥤 Liquid aid stations every 5 km and a final complete aid station
🛡️ Sports insurance provided to all participants
🚿 Access to changing rooms at Reserva Natural do Cavalo Sorraia
🏆 Monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers and teams
🎁 Commemorative gift for all walk finishers