Messenger10th Half Marathon of Faro
- Sat, April 10, 2027
- 6 € — 18 €
- 3 races
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Event summary
The X Half Marathon of Faro is a daytime running event organized by the Municipality of Faro with technical support from the Algarve Athletics Association. It will take place on April 10, 2026, starting at 17:00, with races beginning at Praia de Faro and finishing at Jardim Manuel Bívar in Faro.
The event offers a Half Marathon distance of 21.097 km, a Mini Marathon of approximately 10.5 km, and a Walking event of approximately 11 km. It is open to athletes from various sports backgrounds including federated, INATEL, school, military, and popular categories, covering age groups from under 23 to veterans.
Participants receive an athlete kit including a bag, bib with chip (except for walking), and t-shirt, along with sports insurance and a finisher medal for running events. The race features refreshment points along the course and a maximum duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. Awards include monetary prizes for top finishers and team prizes, with a special raffle for finishers.
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Start/finish locations: Start at Praia de Faro, finish at Jardim Manuel Bívar, Faro
Start times per category/distance:
• All categories start at 17:00
• Prize ceremony at 19:30
Age categories/divisions:
• SUB23 (born 2005/2006/2007)
• Seniors (2007 and earlier)
• Veterans I (35–39 years)
• Veterans II (40–44 years)
• Veterans III (45–49 years)
• Veterans IV (50–54 years)
• Veterans V (55 years or older)
Participant limit:
• 3,000 total
• 2,000 for Mini/Half Marathon
• 1,000 for Walking
Registration deadline: No registrations on race day; must register before April 9
Bib pick-up time and location:
• April 9, 16:00–20:00 at Sportzone store, Fórum Algarve, Faro
• April 10, 10:00–14:00 at competition secretariat near Jardim Manuel Bívar
Surface types: Road running
Race routes:
• Half Marathon: 21.097 km (FPA homologated)
• Mini Marathon: approx. 10.5 km
• Walking: approx. 11 km
Timing method: Chip timing included in bib for Mini and Half Marathon
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with water and isotonic drinks as above
Parking and shuttle details: Transport option available for 2€ from Largo de São Francisco to start, with buses running 14:00–15:30 in 4 shifts, max 250 people per bus
Drop bag policy: Service available from 14:00 to 20:00 at start area; bags identified by bib number and collected after race near finish
Prizes: Monetary prizes for top 5 men and women in Half Marathon, top 3 in Mini Marathon, medals for top 3 by age group in Half Marathon, team prize of €100 for largest team finishing Half Marathon, finisher medals for Mini and Half Marathon, raffle prizes for finishers
Cancellation & refund policy: The event may be cancelled due to external factors such as natural disasters, strikes, demonstrations, route obstructions, telecommunications failure, government restrictions, or new legislation. No refunds except if the event is cancelled by the organizer or in case of injury or illness with medical proof. A fee of €1.50 will be deducted from any refunded registration.
Location
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Road Running 21 km
Road Running 10.5 km
Walking 11 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bag, bib with chip (for Mini and Half Marathon), t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: medal for Mini and Half Marathon finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results via chip timing for Mini and Half Marathon
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance at start and finish
🛡️ Insurance: included sports accident insurance
🥤 Aid stations: water and isotonic drinks at multiple points on course
🧳 Drop-bag service available from 14:00 to 20:00 at start area
🚌 Transport option available for 2€ from Largo de São Francisco to start
🏆 Monetary prizes for top finishers and team awards
📜 Electronic participation diploma available for download after event
