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Western Atlantic Half Marathon 2026

  • Sat, June 6, 2026
  • Free
  • 6 races
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The Western Atlantic Half Marathon is a road running event taking place on June 6, 2026, in Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores. It features multiple races including a half marathon (21.1 km), Ocean 10K (10.5 km), RUN 5K (5.2 km), Kids RUN (1.5 km), and a 5K walk, all starting and finishing near the Natural Pools of Santa Cruz das Flores.

The event is open to various age groups with specific age limits for each race, including children’s categories for the Kids RUN. It is designed for participation and celebration of sport in a unique urban and coastal setting, with official timing and gender and age group classifications.

Participants receive a race kit and finisher medal, and the event promotes community and sport in one of the most emblematic Atlantic locations.

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Start/finish locations: Start and finish at the dead-end street near the Natural Pools of Santa Cruz das Flores (Av. dos Baleeiros, 9970-320 Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal)

Start times per category/distance:
• Kids RUN: 09:00
• Half Marathon: 10:00
• Ocean 10K: 10:05
• RUN 5K and 5K Walk: 10:10

Cut-off times: Half Marathon cut-off at KM 15 at 12:20; total time limit 3 hours (finish by 13:00)

Bib pick-up time and location: June 1-4, 2026, 08:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 at Ginásio Viva Mais Fitness (Santa Cruz das Flores); also June 5 during briefing meeting; exceptional pick-up on race day 08:00-09:00 at start/finish area

Participants limit: No maximum limit for athletes

Surface types: 100% road

Course format: Road race with all distances sharing the same route except Kids RUN which has a separate route

Race routes: According to maps published on official Facebook and municipal websites

Timing method: Electronic chip timing with results assigned at finish

Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at Km 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20; Kids RUN has a single water station at finish

Prizes: A finisher medal will be awarded to all athletes who complete their race. Podium awards will be presented to the Top 3 overall finishers in all races. Age group and gender awards (Top 3) will be granted exclusively in the Half Marathon race and in the Kids race

Age categories/divisions:
• Half Marathon: from 18 years and up, multiple age groups
• Ocean 10K: from 16 years and up
• RUN 5K: from 14 years and up
• Kids RUN: ages 4 to 14 in specific age groups


Santa Cruz das Flores, Açores

Races

Half Marathon 21,1 km

06 Jun, 2026
Free

Road Running 10 km

06 Jun, 2026
Free

Road Running 5,2 km

06 Jun, 2026
Free

Walking 5,2 km

06 Jun, 2026
Free

Kids Race 1,5 km

06 Jun, 2026
Free

MINIKIDS RACE 400 m

06 Jun, 2026
Free

Optional Extras


Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: technical fiber t-shirt (5 sizes, subject to availability), bib number, individual equipment bag, sponsor gifts and information
🏅 Finisher prize: official medal for all classified athletes
⏱️ Timing + official electronic chip timing with classification at finish
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance along the course and at finish area
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: official stations at Km 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 with water and refreshments; Kids RUN has water at finish
🧳 Equipment storage zone available for participants with staff assistance at finish
🏆 Podium awards for top 3 male and female finishers overall and by adapted categories per race


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