Everything you need to know for race day, in the order you will need it: when and where, race registration, the course, the finish and the prizes. Whatever is not yet confirmed for 2027 is stated as such.
This is where you collect your bib and participant kit, in the days before the race.
In the 2026 edition
Race registration was held at WOW, World of Wine (Rua do Choupelo 39, Vila Nova de Gaia), on 20 and 21 March, from 10:00 to 19:00.
2027 edition Coming soon
The venue and opening hours of race registration for 2027 are published with the official rules.
The kit is collected at race registration, together with your bib, on presentation of your registration receipt.
In the 2026 edition
The kit included the official race shirt and the welcome bag from Planicare, the main sponsor.
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The contents of the 2027 kit are announced with the official rules.
You choose your official shirt when you register, using the supplier's size guide.
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The size guide for the 2027 shirt is published when registration opens.
The race is made possible by hundreds of volunteers, from handing out kits at race registration to the refreshment stations on the course.
In the 2026 edition
Volunteers handed out the kits at WOW and staffed the refreshment stations along the course.
2027 edition Coming soon
Volunteer applications for 2027 are made on the volunteering page.
The third edition of the Gaia Half Marathon is run on the Atlantic seafront of Vila Nova de Gaia, with the ocean always alongside.
In the 2026 edition
The race was run on 22 March 2026 on the Marginal Atlântica, on a flat course certified by the Portuguese Athletics Federation.
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The start times of each distance are published with the official rules.
On race day the seafront road is closed to traffic in sections, so participants can run safely.
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The 2027 road closures are announced by the organisers and by Gaia City Council before the race.
Knowing where to park makes arriving easier for those coming by car on race day.
In the 2026 edition
The organisers encouraged the use of public transport and active travel to get to the race.
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The recommended parking areas for 2027 are published with the official rules.
The bag drop keeps your belongings safe while you run.
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The bag drop arrangements for 2027 are published with the official rules.
The refreshment stations along the course provide water and support to the runners.
In the 2026 edition
Tap water from Águas de Gaia was available to athletes and support staff, as part of the organisers' commitment to sustainability.
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The number and location of the 2027 refreshment stations are published with the official rules.
Each distance has a time limit to finish the course with the organisers' support.
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The 2027 time limits are published with the official rules.
Showers are available after the race.
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The location and opening hours of the 2027 showers are published with the official rules.
Results are published on the timing platform after the race, by distance and age category.
In the 2026 edition
Bernardo Rocha (1:05:46) and Joana Ferreira (1:14:23) won the half marathon. The full results are on Stop and Go.
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The 2027 results are published after the race; the address is announced with the official rules.
Prizes reward the top finishers in each distance and age category.
In the 2026 edition
12 main prizes and €7,800 in prize money were awarded at the ceremony with the Mayor.
The half marathon had prize money and trophies; the 10K had trophies for the top finishers.
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The 2027 prize table is published with the official rules.
Registration is done on the Global Sport platform. You need to create an account, choose your distance and pay. It takes three steps and less than five minutes.
Yes. The platform asks for an account before it accepts your registration. If you have already run another Global Sport race, sign in with the details you already have.
The transfer conditions are set out in the official rules. Once they are published, they will be available on the rules page.
The insurance conditions are set out in the official rules. Once they are published, they will be available on the rules page.
The medical requirements are set out in the official rules. Once they are published, they will be available on the rules page.
Registration closes when all places are taken or on the deadline of the last phase. Register early: the price goes up with each phase.
The remaining details come with the official rules. In the meantime, secure your place in the Gaia Half Marathon 2027.
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