Meia Maratona Loures-Odivelas-Loures

The Meia Maratona Loures-Odivelas-Loures begins and ends at Parque da Cidade de Loures. The primary race covers the standard half marathon distance of 21.0975 km on roads connecting the Loures and Odivelas municipalities. Held in September, it is organized by the two local councils under the slogan “Juntos pelo Desporto,” or “Together for Sport.” The event also offers shorter options: a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and a children’s race. The course connects two neighboring cities, reviving a race that linked them in the 1980s and 1990s. It is described as accessible and relatively flat, suitable for runners aiming for a personal best and those attempting the half marathon distance for the first time. The race holds a World Athletics international measurement certificate, verifying the course distance and enabling results and records to count for national and international rankings. Hundreds of participants attend, ranging from competitive runners to families participating in the walk or children’s race.