A great race in an incomparable setting such as the Portuguese city of Oporto, which allows to put into practice the booming trend of sports and active tourism with the sixteenth edition of the Hyundai Oporto 2024 Half Marathon. The date chosen is Sunday, September 15, starting at 9:00 am.
Organized by Runporto.com, the sports menu of this event for beginners and elite runners will feature two races:
The course of the Hyundai Porto 2024 Half Marathon will allow you to discover the beauty of this incredible city while testing your running skills. The start and the meta will be located at the emblematic Don Carlos I Avenue, giving you the opportunity to experience the excitement and the festive atmosphere from the beginning to the end of the race.
A party that you will live regardless of the distance you run 5k (mini marathon) or 21k (half marathon).
Regarding registrations for the Oporto 2024 Half Marathon, the registration period is open from December 2022 to September 2024. Even last minute registrations at the EXPO, subject to the availability of bibs. The registration limit is 15,000 bibs available for the entire event.
There is also the possibility of VIP registrations for the 21k distance with a total number of 50 bibs available.
In the last edition of the Oporto 2023 Half Marathon, and in the men's category, there was a hat-trick of Kenyan athletes. Antony Kimtai was the fastest with a time of 1.01:39, beating his compatriots Mike Kiptum Boit (1.01:42) and Barnaba Kipkoech (1.02:42), second and third place respectively.
While in the women's category, Ethiopia's Enatnesh Alamrew Tirusew crossed the meta in first place with a time of 1.07:13. Second place went to Nancy Chepleting (1.09:44), and third place went to Tigist Gasahw (1.10:05).
The registration period for the Hyundai Oporto 2024 Half Marathon is now open, and will be open until September 10, 2024. Even until the day before the race at the EXPO fair, as long as there are bibs available. The registration limit is 15,000 bibs for the entire event.
You should also know that the organization of this event, in charge of Runporto.com, also contemplates the VIP registration modality for the half marathon race with 50 bibs available.
Participation is open to all age groups and non-competitive in the 5k Mini Marathon. While in the 21k race, federated and non-federated athletes born in 2006 and earlier will be able to take part.
Limit of 10,000 participants
Maximum number of registrations: 50.
The VIP registration has the following advantages: Sub-elite race bib, front row start, parking in the finish area, access to the VIP Zone, checkroom in the VIP Zone, catering in the VIP Zone and results SMS.
Limit of 5,000 participants
All registrations will be made online through the official website of the Hyundai Oporto Half Marathon, by filling in the registration form and completing the registration fee both on time and on form.
The collection of the race bibs and the race bag will take place at the Alameda Shoping Shopping Center on the following dates and times:
The organization will not deliver any race bib or participation kit on the day of the race.
Photos: Oporto Half Marathon.
The route of the Oporto 2024 Half Marathon will allow you to discover the beauty of this amazing city while testing your running skills. The start and the meta will be located in an emblematic place of the city, giving you the opportunity to experience the excitement and the festive atmosphere from the beginning to the end of the race.
The two participation options are:
Thus, the road map of the Hyundia Porto Half Marathon has been carefully designed to show you the most emblematic places of this Portuguese city. During the 21 kilometers of the race, you will have the opportunity to run along the Douro River, admire the impressive architecture of the city and enjoy the unique atmosphere that characterizes Porto.
Checkroom at the start and meta area.
On the other hand, medical assistance will be available during the course, start and finish of the race.
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