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EDP Lisbon Marathon

October 10, 2026 · 9:30 AMLisbon, Portugal

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Race Day

63°F

57–70°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

591ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +16 ft

Participants

10K

Large field

Crowd Rating

6/ 10

Good crowd energy

The Lowdown

The EDP Lisbon Marathon is one of Portugal's premier road races, tracing its origins to the 1980s and evolving into a major autumn marathon that attracts both elite athletes and enthusiastic recreational runners from around the world. The race is AIMS-certified and serves as a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon, making it a popular choice for runners chasing time goals or qualifying standards.

The course delivers spectacular coastal and urban scenery, traditionally linking the Atlantic seaside towns to the heart of Lisbon—starting near Cascais and following the scenic coastal Avenida Marginal before finishing in the historic Praça do Comércio (Terreiro do Paço). Runners enjoy long stretches along the Tagus estuary and oceanfront, views of Belém's monuments, and a backdrop of Lisbon's terraced streets and classic azulejo tiles. The atmosphere is festive and supportive, with lively crowds, Portuguese music, and plentiful refreshment stations; the route's generally flat-to-undulating profile creates opportunities for fast times.

Course Highlights: 01Cascais Marina – The race traditionally starts in Cascais near the marina, a lively seaside town west of Lisbon
02Estoril Casino – Runners pass the famous Estoril Casino and its seaside promenade, a historic gaming and leisure landmark
03Carcavelos Beach – A long sandy beach along the route popular with surfers, offering coastal views and sea breezes
04Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) – Iconic 16th-century fortress on the Tagus riverfront, visible as runners approach Lisbon
05Jerónimos Monastery – UNESCO World Heritage site in Belém with grand Manueline architecture along the riverside section
06MAAT – The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology sits on the riverfront near Belém and is a contemporary cultural landmark on the course
07Praça do Comércio (Terreiro do Paço) – The historic riverside plaza in central Lisbon where the marathon finishes, framed by the Tagus and the Arco da Rua Augusta
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon
Time Limit: 6 hours
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online Registration
Charity Entry
Elite Invitation
Eligibility: Minimum age 18 on race day
Online registration required via the official event website
Presentation of valid photo ID at bib pickup
Participants must comply with the event's official rules and anti-doping regulations
Cut-off time for the marathon: 6 hours
Required Documents: Photo ID (passport or national ID)
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Registrations are personal and non-transferable except in documented cases of illness, injury, or pregnancy (transfer to following year allowed with documentation)

01: The point-to-point course starts in Cascais and follows the scenic coastal Avenida Marginal before finishing in historic Praça do Comércio in central Lisbon.
02: The race is known as a fast, largely flat coastal course popular with athletes seeking qualifying times.
03: Race weekend includes an official expo with packet pickup and associated races on October 11 (Hyundai Half Marathon, EDP 8K).
04: Finishers receive a commemorative medal and technical shirt.
05: Runners should use the race-provided shuttles from Lisbon to the Cascais start; aid stations are frequent (roughly every 3–5 km).
06: Registrations are personal and non-transferable except in documented cases of illness, injury, or pregnancy, which may allow transfer to the following year's event.

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