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Event summary
The 36th Meia Maratona Cidade de Ovar will take place on October 4, 2026, in Ovar, Portugal. This road running event features a half marathon distance of 21.0975 km, along with a 10 km competitive race, a non-competitive walk, and a free mini-marathon for children aged 7 to 14.
The event is open to both federated and non-federated athletes, with foreign athletes allowed by invitation. It is part of the official national road race calendar and the World Athletics Global Calendar, and included in the Circuito Estrelas de Portugal series.
The race offers certified courses with official timing and classifications, supported by medical teams and security forces, and provides facilities such as showers for participants after the race.
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Start/finish locations: City of Ovar
Start times per category/distance:
• Half Marathon and 10 km race: 10:00
Cut-off times: 2h30 after start for both half marathon and 10 km race
Age categories/divisions:
• Half Marathon Female and Male: Seniors (20-34), Veterans 1 (35-39), Veterans 2 (40-44), Veterans 3 (45-49), Veterans 4 (50-54), Veterans 5 (55-59), Veterans 6 (60+)
• 10 km Race Female and Male: Seniors (18-34), Veterans (35+)
Registration deadline: October 1, 2026 (subject to availability)
Participants limit: Subject to organizational and safety limits
Bib pick-up time and location: October 3 and 4, 2026 at Salão Paroquial de Ovar, Avenida do Bom Reitor
Surface types: Road
Course format: Certified and homologated road courses with checkpoints and aid stations
Timing method: Electronic timing system
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations and checkpoints along the course; showers available after the race
Prizes: Monetary and trophies for top finishers by category; finisher kits for all finishers
Location
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Walking
Road Running 10 km
Half Marathon 21 km
Kids Race
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: participation kit including bib
🏅 Finisher prize: finisher kit provided to all finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by electronic timing system
🛟 Safety support: medical teams and volunteer firefighters present during the event
🛡️ Insurance: mandatory sports insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations: available along the course
🚿 Showers and hygiene facilities available after the race