On May 11, 2025, the municipality of Bragança will host the 4th edition of the Cantarinhas Half Marathon, an inclusive event open to everyone, regardless of experience. Starting at 9 a.m., all participants will run or walk to cross the finish line and win a Tributus medal.

About the Cantarinhas Half Marathon

This is an athletics event co-organized by Ginásio Clube de Bragança and the City Council, aimed at all lovers of running and outdoor physical activity. It is characterized by its inclusiveness: everyone can participate, including people with reduced mobility, regardless of experience or level, age, and whether they are federated, professional, or amateur athletes.
In addition to these entities, the event has received support from other institutions in the region, including the Union of Parishes of Sé, Santa Maria, and Meixedo (UFSSM), the Parish Council of Pinela, the Public Security Police (PSP), the Bragança Volunteer Fire Department, and the CNE XVIII Scout Group of Bragança.

The tests for the 2025 edition

This year, the event offers participants races for different levels and categories, with courses approved by the Portuguese Athletics Federation and World Athletics, ensuring the quality and rigor of this event. Starting and finishing on Rua Prof. Dr. António Gonçalves Rodrigues, the races are as follows:
• the half marathon, covering 21.097 km and competitive in nature, intended for junior, senior, and veteran athletes;
• the 10 km race, which is competitive in nature, aimed at junior, senior, and veteran athletes;
• the 5 km race, which is competitive in nature, intended for young athletes;
• the 1000-meter race, which is competitive in nature, intended for children and beginner athletes;
• the 500-meter race, which is competitive in nature, intended for junior athletes and schools;
• the popular walk of about 7km.

The organization invited Olympic athlete Samuel Barata and Cláudia Dias to be the patrons of the 4th edition of this Half Marathon, which, in the opinion of Pedro Xavier, mayor of the municipality, is an opportunity to promote, enhance, and boost the region and the local economy.
"The Cantarinhas Half Marathon is also an opportunity to promote our land, enhance our heritage, and boost the local economy. Sports tourism has a positive impact on our community, bringing visitors, generating opportunities for trade, and projecting the name of our municipality beyond our borders," said Paulo Xavier, Mayor of Bragança.

The Tributus medals at the Half Marathon

For this edition of the Half Marathon, Ginásio Clube de Bragança entrusted Tributus with the production of medals to be awarded to participants according to their rankings: these are 5mm wooden pieces with printing, customized and with an exclusive design.

Currently, events such as the Cantarinhas Half Marathon and others are considered sports tourism, attracting visitors and generating opportunities for local communities—a fact that motivates us at Tributus even more to develop and produce personalized and sustainable awards for these events.

If you also organize sporting events and would like to make a difference with personalized medals and trophies, don't hesitate to contact us now .

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