MessengerHalf Marathon de Famalicão 2026
- Sun, October 18, 2026
- 12,50 € — 18,50 €
- 2 races
Registered directly with the organizer
Event summary
The 12th Meia Maratona de Famalicão will take place on October 18, 2026, in Vila Nova de Famalicão, starting at Avenida do Brasil and finishing at the parking lot near CITEVE. This event features a half marathon distance of 21.0975 km and a simultaneous 10 km run/walk open to all ages.
The half marathon is open to federated and non-federated athletes aged 18 and over. The courses run through the main streets of the city, providing a competitive and community atmosphere. The 10 km run/walk encourages participation from a broad range of people interested in sport, health, and socializing.
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Start/finish locations: Start at Avenida Brasil, finish at Parque de Estacionamento junto ao Citeve
Start times per category/distance:
• Half Marathon 21.0975 km: 09:30
• Run/Walk 10 km: 09:30
Cut-off times:
• Half Marathon: 3 hours
• Run/Walk 10 km: 2 hours
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 17, 10:00–19:00 at Serviços Educativos do Parque da Devesa
• October 18, 08:00–09:00 at Serviços Educativos do Parque da Devesa
Participants limit: Limited registrations; organization may close registrations at any time
Registration deadline: October 17, 2026 (last minute registration available on this date at Serviços Educativos do Parque da Devesa)
Surface types: Urban streets of Vila Nova de Famalicão
Race routes:
• Half Marathon 21 km route includes Avenida Brasil, Rotunda Bernardino Machado, Av. 25 de Abril, Rua São João de Deus, and finishes at Parque de Estacionamento junto ao Citeve
• Run/Walk 10 km route includes Avenida Brasil, Rotunda Bernardino Machado, Av. 25 de Abril, Rua São João de Deus, and finishes at Parque de Estacionamento junto ao Citeve
Timing method: Electronic chip timing system; chip provided in participant kit and mandatory
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations every 5 km starting at km 5, with possible additional stations depending on temperature
Drop bag policy: Guarda-roupa (bag storage) available at finish area; bags must be identified with bib number
Prizes: Commemorative gifts and t-shirts distributed at finish area subject to stock availability; diplomas available online
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation requests are accepted only up to one month before the event date with no refund of the registration fee. Transfers of registration to another participant are allowed until one month before the event subject to a 5€ administrative fee. The organization may cancel or postpone the event due to force majeure without refunding registration fees.
Location
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Run and Walk 10 km
Half Marathon 21 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: includes bib number and electronic timing chip
🏅 Finisher prize: commemorative gifts and t-shirts subject to availability
⏱️ Timing + live results by category with electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance available during the course, start, and finish
🥤 Aid stations: hydration points every 5 km and possibly more depending on weather
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport: bag storage available at finish area
🏆 Prizes: trophies and awards according to race regulations
