Messenger28th Half Marathon Manuela Machado 2027
- Sun, January 24, 2027
- 15 €
- 1 race
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Price increases in 55 days 12 hours 48 min
Event summary
The 28th Manuela Machado Half Marathon will take place on January 24, 2027, in Viana do Castelo, starting at 10:30 from Praça Marques Júnior. This road race covers the official half marathon distance of 21,095 meters, following the standards of the Portuguese Athletics Federation and World Athletics.
The event is open to both federated and non-federated athletes aged 15 and above. Registration is limited to 3,000 participants and is available online until January 17, 2027. The race offers competitive categories including masters divisions for athletes aged 35 and older.
Participants will experience a scenic urban and suburban course along the Rio Lima and surrounding roads, with official timing and multiple refreshment stations. The race atmosphere is competitive with monetary prizes for overall and masters categories, as well as finisher medals and participation gifts.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Male: M35, M40, M45, M50, M55
• Female: F35, F40, F45, F50, F55
Start/finish locations: Praça Marques Júnior, Viana do Castelo (in front of Centro Cultural)
Start times per category/distance: 10:30 for all participants
Cut-off times: Finish control closes 3 hours after start (13:30)
Bib pick-up time and location:
• January 22, 15:00–20:00
• January 23, 15:00–21:00
• January 24, 08:00–09:30
• Location: Lower floor of Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo
Participants limit: 3,000
Registration deadline: January 17, 2027, 20:00
Surface types: Road asphalt
Course format: Point-to-point with two turnaround points
Race routes: Detailed route along Marginal do Rio Lima, Estrada Nacional 202, IP9, and urban streets of Viana do Castelo
Timing method: Reusable IPICO chip fitted to running shoe
Toilets and aid station placement: Refreshment stations at km 5, 10, 15, and finish
Drop bag policy: Three bag storage points near finish; bags must be labeled with race number
Prizes: Monetary prizes for overall and masters categories; finisher medal and participation gifts
Cancellation & refund policy: The event may be cancelled due to external factors such as natural disasters, strikes, demonstrations, pandemics, traffic or telecommunications restrictions, government restrictions, or new legislation. In such cases, the organiser will issue a statement within 30 days after the scheduled date. No refunds will be made.
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Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: race bib
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher medal and participation gifts
⏱️ Timing + live results by category using reusable IPICO chip
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance along course, start and finish
🥤 Aid stations: refreshments at km 5, 10, 15 and finish
🚿 Showers available at Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport: three bag storage points near finish
