The 27th Meia Maratona Manuela Machado returns to Viana do Castelo on 25 January 2026, honouring the hometown marathon world champion with an officially certified 21.095 km race. Starting and finishing near the Centro Cultural de Viana do Castelo / Praça Marquês Júnior, runners follow smooth urban roads and the riverside marginal, with long flat stretches that are ideal for personal-best attempts as well as comfortable runs for less experienced athletes. The route showcases both the Atlantic coastline and the Lima riverfront, giving a mix of harbour views, bridges and wide avenues in a single loop. With a generous time limit, strong local club support and a festive winter atmosphere, this half marathon has become one of Portugal’s most popular road races in the north.
Race
Held annually in the city of Viana do Castelo, Portugal, this half-marathon takes place on Sunday 25 January 2026, organised by the Cyclones Atlético Clube in partnership with the Câmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo. The certified 21.095 km course runs along the scenic Marginal do Rio Lima and is described as “plano e rápido”, making it ideal for personal bests.
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What is the Meia Maratona Manuela Machado?
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Held annually in the city of Viana do Castelo, Portugal, this half-marathon takes place on Sunday 25 January 2026, organised by the Cyclones Atlético Clube in partnership with the Câmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo. The certified 21.095 km course runs along the scenic Marginal do Rio Lima and is described as “plano e rápido”, making it ideal for personal bests.
The Meia Maratona Manuela Machado is 21km long.
The Meia Maratona Manuela Machado takes place in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
Runna classifies the Meia Maratona Manuela Machado elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Meia Maratona Manuela Machado?
Held annually in the city of Viana do Castelo, Portugal, this half-marathon takes place on Sunday 25 January 2026, organised by the Cyclones Atlético Clube in partnership with the Câmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo. The certified 21.095 km course runs along the scenic Marginal do Rio Lima and is described as “plano e rápido”, making it ideal for personal bests.
How long is the Meia Maratona Manuela Machado?
The Meia Maratona Manuela Machado is 21km long.
Where does the Meia Maratona Manuela Machado take place?
The Meia Maratona Manuela Machado takes place in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
What is the elevation gain of the Meia Maratona Manuela Machado?
Runna classifies the Meia Maratona Manuela Machado elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Meia Maratona Manuela Machado?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Meia Maratona Manuela Machado?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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