Braga Half Marathon 2025

Welcome to the Braga Half Marathon, the event where your legs might suffer, but your heart will love it! ❤️ Braga is a gem in the north of Portugal 💍, nestled between Porto 🇵🇹 and the Spanish border. Tucked in the Minho region, Braga is a historic and lively city blending ancient monuments, a youthful vibe (thanks to the students!) 📚, and cuisine that may just derail your race training 🌮. The program is straightforward: Braga invites you to its 9th edition of the Caravela Seguros Meia Maratona to discover three events! 🏅 First, the much-anticipated 21 km race for seasoned athletes 🏃‍♂️, a Super 5 km for eager sprinters 🥁, and a Mini Caminhada de 6 km for those who prefer sightseeing 👀 (this means the race is non-competitive, so forget your stopwatch ⏳). Picture yourself at the start line, surrounded by a buzzing crowd 🔊, with elite runners on one side 💪 and fun-seekers wondering why they signed up 😅. The gun goes off, and you're off on a journey (or a test of endurance, depending on your level) through Braga's historic streets! 🌆 But maybe we're exaggerating a little. Events like these are great because you can chase a personal best or take it easy. 😉 The time limit for the half marathon is 3 hours, giving you plenty of time to jog leisurely and become the finisher you've always dreamed of being 🤗.

The race starts at Av. João Paulo II 🚩, where you'll witness the race's international impact, as participants from all over the globe 🎽 of all ages gather! The atmosphere at the starting blocks will energize your first strides! 🏃‍♀️ This race is a golden opportunity to explore the city of Braga. Want a little background? ✍️ Braga is like the grandma of Portugal with its 2,000 years of history… 😂 But a grandma who knows how to party! 👵 With churches on every corner ⛪ (after all, it's the "Portuguese Rome") and students filling the bars 🍻, the vibe swings between prayers and late-night revelries ⚡. The Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary challenges you with its endless staircase 👣, perfect for earning your post-race francesinha 🤤. In short, Braga is the perfect mix of heritage, good food, and for you: burning calves! 😆

After your race (or before, depending on your schedule), you can enjoy the many activities the city offers, including: Visit the Sé de Braga, the oldest cathedral in Portugal 📜, and see if you can guess how many saints are judging you while you snap selfies. 📸 Lose yourself in the Jardim de Santa Bárbara and feel like a misunderstood poet... 🎭. Try the famous local francesinha (the one you shouldn't eat before the race), a monster sandwich covered in sauce and melted cheese, and prepare to regret all your dietary choices 🥪. Join the locals on Avenida da Liberdade, order a coffee, and pretend to understand the neighborhood gossip ☕.

So, are you in? 🃏