Everything you need to know before race day.
From collecting your bib to finding the showers after the finish, here you will find practical answers to the most common questions about the Braga Half Marathon.
The Braga Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 28 March 2027 in Braga, Portugal.
The event includes three distances:
The races start and finish on Avenida João Paulo II in Braga.
The start and finish area is located close to the Complexo Desportivo da Rodovia.
The Half Marathon and 6K Walk start at 09:30.
The Super 5K starts at 09:35.
Portugal changes to daylight saving time during the night before the race.
In the early hours of Sunday, 28 March 2027, clocks move forward by one hour.
Make sure your watch and alarm are set correctly so that you arrive at the start on time.
Online registration is available through the Braga Half Marathon registration page.
RegistrationYes. Entries are limited and registration may close once the maximum number of participants has been reached.
Early registration is therefore recommended.
Registration fees are non-refundable and registrations are personal and non-transferable.
Yes. The Half Marathon and Super 5K use an electronic timing system.
Your timing chip is assigned individually and must be worn according to the instructions supplied with your participant kit.
The 6K Walk is non-competitive and does not have an official classification.
Participant kits are collected at Avenida Mestre José Veiga, close to the race start and finish area.
We strongly recommend collecting your kit on Saturday whenever possible to avoid unnecessary stress on race morning.
Please bring:
When a commemorative race T-shirt is included in the participant kit, sizes are distributed according to availability at collection.
If a requested size is no longer available, an alternative available size may be offered.
Half Marathon participants are organised into different starting corrals according to their expected finishing time.
This system allows runners with similar expected race times to start together, providing a smoother and safer start.
We recommend arriving at the race area at least 45 to 60 minutes before your start.
This gives you enough time to reach the start area, use the available services, warm up and enter your assigned starting corral without rushing.
Yes. Refreshment stations are positioned approximately every 5 km along the Half Marathon course.
Yes. Medical assistance is available at the start, along the course and in the finish area.
The maximum duration of the event is 3 hours.
Yes. A bag-drop service is available for Half Marathon participants close to the finish area.
Bags must be clearly identified with the participant's bib number.
Loose individual items such as jackets, phones or helmets cannot be deposited separately.
Yes. Half Marathon participants can use the changing rooms and showers at the Complexo Desportivo da Rodovia, located close to the finish area.
Simply present your race bib to access the facilities.
Finishers receive the commemorative items included with their race registration after completing the event.
The technical finish zone is reserved for registered participants who have completed their race.
Family members and accompanying persons should wait outside the restricted athlete area.
Official results for the Half Marathon and Super 5K will be available online after the race.
ResultsYes. An electronic diploma is available online for classified participants in the Half Marathon and Super 5K.
The nearest major airport is Porto International Airport (OPO), approximately 50 km from Braga.
Direct bus services connect Porto Airport with Braga.
How to get thereBraga offers a wide range of hotels, apartments and guest houses, both in the historic centre and close to the race area.
Find accommodationMaps and route information for the Half Marathon, Super 5K and 6K Walk are available on the Race Course page.
Race CourseIf you cannot find the information you need, send us a message and we will be happy to help.
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