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Event summary
The Maratona da Europa – Aveiro 2026 is a running event that will take place on April 25-26, 2026, in Aveiro, Portugal. The race offers several distances: a full marathon (42.195 km) for participants born in 2006 or earlier, a half marathon (21.0975 km) and a 10 km mini-marathon for those born in 2008 or earlier, and a 5 km walk open to all ages.
The event is open to participants without license requirements, but includes categories by age groups and offers sub-elite bibs for athletes with qualifying times. It is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Aveiro and GlobalSport with regional tourism support. The race features timed electronic chip tracking and is structured with cut-off times to ensure safety and organization.
The race route and its surroundings provide a scenic experience through Aveiro, with multiple aid stations and a supportive atmosphere. The event includes not only competitive races but also a non-competitive walk, making it inclusive for various participant profiles.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Marathon: born in 2006 or earlier
• Half Marathon: born in 2008 or earlier
• 10K Mini-Marathon: born in 2008 or earlier
• Walk: all ages
• Additional age groups for marathon/half/10K: F/M40, F/M45, F/M50, F/M55, F/M60
Start/finish locations: To be announced (Aveiro area)
Start times per category/distance:
• April 25, 08:00 – Mini-Marathon (10K)
• April 26, 08:00 – Marathon, Half Marathon, and Walk
Cut-off times:
• Marathon: 6 hours
• Half Marathon: 3 hours
• Mini-Marathon (10K): 1 hour 40 minutes
• Walk: 1 hour 30 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location: To be announced; kit pickup available also on race day until 30 minutes before start
Surface types: Road running (urban and avenue routes)
Course format: Traditional point-to-point or loop course in Aveiro (details in regulations)
Timing method: Electronic chip timing integrated in bib
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Aid stations every 5 km on marathon and half marathon routes plus finish
• 10K and walk: intermediate and final aid stations
Drop bag policy: Guardaroupa (bag storage) available at start/finish for marathon, half marathon, and 10K
Prizes: Participation medals for all finishers of marathon, half marathon, and 10K; monetary prizes for top overall and veterans in marathon only; trophies for top 3 male and female finishers in marathon, half marathon, and 10K
Location
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Marathon 42 km
Half Marathon 21 km
Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Road Running 10 km + 21 km
Road Running 10 km + 42 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib number, official event t-shirt (mandatory for walk participants), stickers, and race wristband
🏅 Finisher prize: participation medal for marathon, half marathon, and 10K finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip timing system
🛟 Safety support: medical teams with ambulances on site, volunteer marshals, and public order forces
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and public liability insurance included for registered participants
🥤 Aid stations: refreshments including water and isotonic drinks every 5 km and at finish
🚿 Showers and changing rooms available (locations and times announced on event site)
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport available at start and finish areas
📸 Photography and video coverage authorized by participants’ registration consent
🏆 Podium awards for top finishers and veterans in marathon, half marathon, and 10K
