On Sunday 22 March, Vila Nova de Gaia hosted the 2026 edition of the Gaia Half Marathon Planicare, establishing itself as one of the most important road races in the Portuguese calendar. Organised by Global Sport in partnership with Gaia City Council, the event brought together 7,000 participants from 69 nationalities, showing its growth and its appeal to Portuguese and international runners alike.
The race had three formats, the half marathon, a 10-kilometre race and a charity walk, bringing sport and community together. The course along the Atlantic seafront was the race's defining feature.
The edition stood out for its international profile and the number of participants who came from abroad.
Main winners
- Men's half marathon
- Bernardo Rocha · 1:05:46
- Women's half marathon
- Joana Ferreira · 1:14:23
- Men's 10K
- Tiago Silva · 31:12
- Women's 10K
- Celia Gallardo · 38:01
