Meia Maratona Manuela Machado

The Meia Maratona Manuela Machado is a January half marathon held in Viana do Castelo, a town in northern Portugal. It is a 21.0975 km road race, the standard half-marathon distance, with a route described as a single loop by the sea. The format is straightforward: start in town, run the full half-marathon distance, and finish without repeating laps. The race is part of Portugal’s calendar of half marathons, which includes events in Aveiro, Lisbon, Amarante, Braga, Porto, and Nazaré. The course is designed for runners seeking a personal challenge rather than a short, casual run. The event also promotes the route as an opportunity to engage with the territory and local heritage of Viana do Castelo.