Races Marathon · Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon Marathon
Lisbon Marathon is a flat marathon in Lisbon, Portugal, held each October. Point-to-point from Carcavelos along the Atlantic coast and the Tagus to a finish in Praça do Comércio. The organiser describes the whole route as running beside the sea or the river. Mild autumn conditions, around 14 to 22°C. Flat courses like Lisbon's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Mild autumn conditions, around 14 to 22°C.
Racing this course well
Point-to-point from Carcavelos along the Atlantic coast and the Tagus to a finish in Praça do Comércio. The organiser describes the whole route as running beside the sea or the river.
Flat courses like Lisbon's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From €70 for the first 2,000 entries, rising to €130 later, plus a €4 transaction fee (2026 race)
- Places
- 18,000 runners
Official Lisbon Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 08:00
- Time limit
- 6 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 8k
The course in numbers
The course starts at Carcavelos in front of the Nova School of Business and Economics and finishes in Praça do Comércio. The organiser says it runs beside the sea or the river throughout.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
Worth knowing
- First run in 1986.
- The 2026 race was held on a Saturday, with the half marathon on the Sunday.
- It is one of eight founding races in the European Marathon Classics series.
Pick your goal for Lisbon
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Lisbon Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Lisbon Marathon?
- It is held each October in Lisbon, Portugal. Check the official Lisbon Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Lisbon Marathon course flat?
- Point-to-point from Carcavelos along the Atlantic coast and the Tagus to a finish in Praça do Comércio. The organiser describes the whole route as running beside the sea or the river.
- How do I enter the Lisbon Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From €70 for the first 2,000 entries, rising to €130 later, plus a €4 transaction fee (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Lisbon Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Lisbon Marathon's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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