Meia Maratona da Benedita takes place on Sun, Sep 13, 2026 in Benedita, Portugal. The main route is 21.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026
- Start
- Benedita 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
The Meia Maratona da Benedita features a course crossing the heart of Benedita and its natural surroundings, benefiting the local voluntary fire department.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Meia Maratona da Benedita requires athletes to sustain a strong half-marathon running pace across a standard 21.1 km road distance.
Aerobic endurance
Covering 21.1 km entirely on foot requires sustained cardiovascular output and efficient energy utilization over an extended period.
Musculoskeletal durability
The repetitive impact of a half-marathon distance places significant stress on the lower limbs, demanding careful pacing and structural resilience.
Aim for 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels throughout a half-marathon effort lasting over 90 minutes.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
1:45–2:10
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Meia Maratona da Benedita is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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