Zemou Half Marathon 2026

Sat, October 17, 2026
10 € — 23 €
2 races

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Event summary

The 5th Circuito Terras do Mundo/Serra da Freita 2026 includes the Meia Maratona Zemou, a trail running race held on October 17, 2026, in Arouca, Portugal. This event features a 22 km distance with a significant elevation gain and loss of 2400 meters.

The race is open to participants aged 15 and older who are physically and mentally prepared for challenging mountain trail conditions. It is the final race of a circuit that also includes two other trail races and three non-competitive walks.

The course traverses the magnificent Serra da Freita with demanding terrain and offers a competitive yet scenic mountain trail running experience. There is also an 8 km walk held alongside the race.

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Start/finish locations: Aldeia de Tebilhão

Start times per category/distance:
• Meia Maratona Zemou – 17 October 2026, 08:00
• Caminhada Zemou – 17 October 2026, 08:15

Cut-off times:
• Meia Maratona Zemou – 8 hours
• Caminhada Zemou – 4 hours 50 minutes

Bib pick-up time and location: 17 October 2026, 07:15–07:45, Junta à capela de Tebilhão

Participants limit: 250 per race

Surface types: Trails and paths in Serra da Freita

Race routes: 22 km trail with +2400m/-2400m elevation

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid station at Campo de Futebol Candal 8 km

Prizes: Medals, technical t-shirts, prizes for age categories, general classification, and teams; trophies for top 3 overall male and female and top 3 teams; circuit prizes for general and teams

Cancellation & refund policy: The event may be delayed up to two hours or canceled if safety conditions are not met. No refunds will be given in case of cancellation. Registration transfers to another athlete are allowed up to 15 days before the race.

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Arouca, Aveiro

23 €

10 €

🎽 Athlete kit: technical t-shirt, bib number
🏅 Finisher prize: medal
🛡️ Insurance: included personal accident insurance
🥤 Aid stations: food and hydration at 8 km
🚿 Showers at Municipal Pools of Arouca
🏆 Prizes for age categories, overall winners, teams, and circuit classification

Registration opens on July 20 and closes on October 12, 2026, for the Meia Maratona Zemou. Registration must be done via the specific form on Stopandgo and payment completed by the deadline.

The minimum age to participate is 15 years old.

Mandatory equipment includes bib, thermal blanket, mobile phone, and whistle for the trail race.

Yes, the cut-off time for the Meia Maratona Zemou is 8 hours.

Bib pick-up is on October 17, 2026, from 07:15 to 07:45 at Junta à capela de Tebilhão.

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