Messenger28th HALF MARATHON MANUELA MACHADO
- Sun, January 24, 2027
- 15 €
- 1 race
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Price increases in 50 days 07 hours 38 min
Event summary
The 28th Manuela Machado Half Marathon is a road running event scheduled for 24 January 2027 in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The race starts at 10:30 from Praça Marques Júnior and covers the official half marathon distance of 21,095 meters, following the standards of the Portuguese Athletics Federation and World Athletics.
Open to both federated and non-federated athletes, the event welcomes up to 3,000 participants. The race features a detailed urban course through Viana do Castelo with multiple turnaround points and refreshment stations at kilometers 5, 10, 15, and the finish line.
Organized by Cyclones Atlético Clube with support from the local municipality, the race offers cash prizes for overall and masters categories, finisher medals, and participation gifts. Medical assistance and timing with reusable chips are provided, ensuring a professional and safe race environment.
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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:
• 22 January 2027: 15:00–20:00
• 23 January 2027: 15:00–21:00
• 24 January 2027: 08:00–09:30
• Location: Lower floor of Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo
Participants limit: 3,000
Registration deadline: 17 January 2027 at 20:00
Surface types: Road (urban streets and national roads)
Course format: Point-to-point with two turnaround points
Race routes: Detailed urban route through Viana do Castelo including Estrada Nacional 202 and IP9 roads
Timing method: Reusable IPICO chip attached to running shoe
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid 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: Cash prizes for overall and masters categories; finisher medals 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 regulations, or new legislation. In such cases, the organiser will issue a statement within 30 days after the scheduled date. No refunds will be made.
Location
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Road Running 21 km
Benefits
🏅 Finisher prize: medal and participation gifts
⏱️ Timing with reusable IPICO chip attached to running shoe
🛟 Medical assistance along the course, at start and finish
🥤 Aid stations at km 5, 10, 15 and finish
🧳 Bag storage near finish with participant-labeled bags
🚿 Access to showers at Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo
