Messenger50th INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON of NAZARÉ
- Sun, November 15, 2026
- 10 € — 20 €
- 3 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 50th International Half Marathon of Nazaré is a road running event scheduled for November 15, 2026, in the town of Nazaré. The main race covers a distance of approximately 21.0975 km on a nearly flat out-and-back course starting and finishing in Nazaré.
Participation is open to individuals born in 2006 or earlier who are in good health and physically prepared for prolonged effort. The event also includes a 10 km fun race called the 29th Volta à Nazaré and a non-competitive 8 km walk called the 19th Caminhada.
The race features multiple age and disability categories, with individual and team classifications. The atmosphere is festive, with awards ceremonies and opportunities for all levels of runners to join the celebration of athletics.
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Start/finish locations: Start and finish in Nazaré, Avenida da República at the junction with Avenida Vieira Guimarães
Start times per category/distance: Main half marathon starts at 10:00; disabled athletes start up to 2 minutes earlier
Bib pick-up time and location: Day before race 18:00–22:30; race day 07:30–09:30 at secretariat
Registration deadline: November 8, 2026 at 23:59; late registrations accepted until November 15 with higher fee
Surface types: Road, nearly flat
Course format: Out-and-back course
Race routes: Half marathon approx. 21.0975 km; 10 km fun race; 8 km walk
Timing method: Electronic chip (transponder) timing
Toilets and aid station placement: Water stations at 5, 10, 15, 20 km and finish
Prizes: Trophies for top finishers overall and by category; medals for top 20 overall; awards for top 3 teams; souvenirs for all finishers
Cancellation & refund policy: No cancellations or refunds of registration fees are accepted under any circumstances. Late registrations are accepted with a higher fee until the day of the event.
Location
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Half Marathon 21 km
Road Running 10 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib and electronic chip (transponder)
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and souvenir for all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: first aid by local volunteer firefighters and ambulances
🛡️ Insurance: included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: water at multiple points along the course and finish
🚿 Showers available in designated changing rooms
