Races Marathon · Porto, Portugal
Porto Marathon
Porto Marathon is a flat marathon in Porto, Portugal, held each November. Mostly flat, following the Douro river and the Atlantic seafront, with a few short climbs. Mild and often damp, around 10 to 17°C. Flat courses like Porto'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
November
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Mild and often damp, around 10 to 17°C.
Racing this course well
Mostly flat, following the Douro river and the Atlantic seafront, with a few short climbs.
Flat courses like Porto'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 €65 if booked by 31 March, rising to €100 at the expo, plus administration costs (2026 race)
Official Porto Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 08:00
- Time limit
- 6 hours
- Also on the day
- 10k, 6k walk
The course in numbers
The marathon starts near Sea Life Porto and finishes at the Queimódromo beside Parque da Cidade.
Worth knowing
- Runners collect bibs at the Alfândega congress centre on the two days before the race, and a pasta party is held there the day before.
Pick your goal for Porto
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 Porto Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today. Your plan adapts when life interrupts, and you approve every change. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
Everything above stays free and complete — this is an optional next step, not a paywall.
Asked often
- When is the Porto Marathon?
- It is held each November in Porto, Portugal. Check the official Porto Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Porto Marathon course flat?
- Mostly flat, following the Douro river and the Atlantic seafront, with a few short climbs.
- How do I enter the Porto Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From €65 if booked by 31 March, rising to €100 at the expo, plus administration costs (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Porto Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Porto Marathon's profile and the November weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
Not sure what to target? Predict your marathon time from a recent race →
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