Casino Estoril, Cascais
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Prepare your Marginal experience.
The answers below combine the official information published for the Marginal Half Marathon and the Marginal 10K.
Praia de Santo Amaro, Oeiras
Praça do Império, Lisboa
2026
REGISTRATION
Online registration and participant data
I registered but did not receive a confirmation email.+
After payment, an automatic email is sent with your bib number. First check your spam or junk-mail folder. You may also access your registration account on the organiser’s platform to review your entry.
I forgot to complete the payment. What should I do?+
You have 24 hours to complete payment. After that period, access your registration account and request a new payment reference.
Can I change my starting block?+
Yes. The starting-block choice may be changed through your registration account until 20 days before the event. Starting blocks and pacers are specifically announced for the Half Marathon.
Can I change the T-shirt size I selected?+
No. The organiser states that the selected T-shirt size cannot be changed.
Can an entry be transferred to another participant?+
The participant data can be changed through the registration account until 20 days before the event.
PARTICIPANT KIT
Collection, documents and race-morning service
When can I collect my participant kit?+
- Friday, 6 November: 10:00–20:00.
- Saturday, 7 November: 10:00–17:00.
The principal collection venue has not yet been announced.
Which documents are required?+
- A photo-identification document.
- The bib number assigned by email after registration.
Can someone collect my kit for me?+
Yes. That person must present the same identification and bib-number information required from the registered participant. Digital documents are accepted according to the organiser’s FAQ.
Can I collect my bib on race morning?+
Yes, between 08:00 and 08:30 at the relevant starting area: Casino Estoril for the Half Marathon, or Praia de Santo Amaro / Saisa car park for the 10K.
The service costs €3 when purchased online in advance, or €5 if it was not added during online registration.
RACE DAY
Starts, finish, pacers and participant services
Where and when does the Half Marathon start?+
The Marginal Half Marathon starts at 09:15 from Casino Estoril, Cascais.
Where and when does the 10K start?+
The Marginal 10K starts at 09:00 from Praia de Santo Amaro, Saisa car park, Oeiras.
Where is the finish?+
Both races finish at Praça do Império, Belém, Lisboa.
Are there pacers?+
The organiser announces Half Marathon pacers for the following target paces:
- 4:00 min/km
- 4:30 min/km
- 5:00 min/km
- 5:30 min/km
- 6:00 min/km
- More than 6:00 min/km
Where are the refreshment stations?+
Half Marathon:
- 5.25 km — liquid
- 10.5 km — liquid
- 15.75 km — liquid
- Finish — liquid and solid
10K:
- 5 km — liquid
- Finish — liquid and solid
Is there a baggage service?+
Yes. Belongings may be left at the start between 08:00 and 08:45 and collected at the finish between 10:30 and 12:00. Your bib number must be shown to use the service.
RESULTS AND AWARDS
Diplomas, rankings and prizes
Where can I see my result and diploma?+
After the event, classifications and diplomas are made available through the organiser’s results service.
Which prizes are awarded?+
The first three overall male and female finishers in each race receive trophies. Every participant who crosses the finish with an official bib receives a finisher medal. No age-category prizes are announced.
For the Half Marathon, the first three overall male and female finishers also receive Decathlon vouchers of €125, €75 and €50.
My result is missing. Who should I contact?+
Send your question to resultados@xistarca.pt.
CANCELLATION
When plans change
I can no longer participate. Can I cancel and receive a refund?+
No. The organiser states that registration cannot be cancelled or refunded when a participant is no longer able to take part.
STILL HAVE A QUESTION?
Contact the participant-support team.
Customer support is available Monday to Friday, from 09:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:30.
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This FAQ will be updated whenever the organiser publishes new participant information.