Douro Wine Region Half Marathon

The Douro Wine Region Half Marathon returns on May 24, 2026 for its 19th edition, known as "The World's Most Beautiful Race" 🌍🍇

Organized by GlobalSport – GSX Portugal Ltd., this iconic race runs through the Douro Valley, a region classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering unique views of terraced vineyards, the Douro River, and wine villages.

🏃 About the Race

The Douro Wine Region Half Marathon is a road race certified by the Portuguese Athletics Federation, with official RFID chip timing, attracting runners from around the world for the unique beauty of the course.

🏔️ Course

The 21.097 km course crosses:

• Peso da Régua (start and finish)
• Lamego
• Armamar

Designed along the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with spectacular views of terraced vineyards and the river.

🏃 Available Events

Half Marathon (21.097 km)

• Type: Competitive
• Distance: 21.097 km (FPA certified course)
• Minimum Age: 18 years (born in 2008 or before)
• Start: 09:00 AM
• Time Limit: 3 hours (closes at 12:00 PM)
• Timing: Official with RFID chip
• Includes: Race number with chip, official technical t-shirt, finisher medal, promotional materials

Walk (5 km)

• Type: Non-competitive / recreational
• Distance: 5 km
• Age: All ages
• Start: 09:20 AM
• Time Limit: 3 hours
• Required: Official event t-shirt
• Includes: Race number, official t-shirt

Children up to 9 years: Walk with special price of €5.00

📋 Age Categories (Half Marathon)

• Seniors: 18–39 years
• Veterans I: 40–44 years
• Veterans II: 45–49 years
• Veterans III: 50–54 years
• Veterans IV: 55–59 years
• Veterans V: 60+ years

⚠️ Note: Age category prizes awarded with minimum 3 athletes per category/gender

🎒 Athlete Kit

Half Marathon

• Race number with RFID chip
• Official technical t-shirt
• Finisher medal
• Promotional materials
• Event information

Walk

• Race number
• Official event t-shirt

🚰 Aid Stations

Half Marathon (21.097 km)

• 5 km – Water
• 10 km – Water + isotonic
• 15 km – Water + isotonic
• Finish – Water, isotonic and fruit

Walk (5 km)

• Midpoint – Water
• Finish – Water and fruit

🏆 Prizes

Half Marathon

• Medal for all finishers
• Cash prizes:
  • Top 10 overall (Male and Female)
  • Winners of each age category (minimum 10 athletes per category)
• Trophies: Top 3 overall (Male and Female)

Walk

• Non-competitive (no prizes)

🚨 Safety and Services

• Medical assistance throughout the course
• Dedicated ambulances
• Mandatory sports insurance included
• Bag check at start/finish area
• Showers (location to be announced)
• Official RFID chip timing

📝 Important Rules

• Race numbers non-transferable
• Prohibited:
  • Bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards
  • Pets
  • Unauthorized vehicles
• Anti-doping control may be conducted (ADoP / World Athletics)

❌ Cancellation Policy

In case of force majeure (adverse weather, government restrictions, safety), the organization may:

• Reschedule the event
• Issue partial or full refund
• Transfer registration to next edition

📞 Contacts

• Email: info@globalsport.pt
• Official Website: www.douro-half-marathon.com
• Registration: StopAndGo

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Come run "The World's Most Beautiful Race" in the heart of the Douro Wine Region! 🍇🏃