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Europe Marathon

April 25, 2027 · 8:00 AMAveiro, Centro, Portugal

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Race Day

59°F

52–64°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

479ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

4/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Europe Marathon (Maratona da Europa) is run in Aveiro, the canal city on Portugal's Atlantic coast, and has been held every year since 2019. The 2027 edition spreads over two days: a 10K on Saturday 24 April and the marathon, half marathon and 5 km walk on Sunday 25 April, all starting at 08:00. The marathon course is flat and fast, with about 146 m of climb, and passes the Aveiro canals, Art Nouveau architecture and the Ria de Aveiro lagoon. It carries the World Athletics Road Race Label, held since 2023, and finishers earn world ranking points. The time limit is 6 hours, with cut-offs at km 23 (12:10) and km 33 (13:30). Runners can also enter the Canals Challenge, which pairs the Saturday 10K with the half or full marathon.

Course Highlights: 01Canais de Aveiro – the city's canals, which the course runs alongside
02Ria de Aveiro – the coastal lagoon the course follows
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 10K · 5K · Half marathon
Time Limit: 6 hours; cut-offs km 23 at 12:10 and km 33 at 13:30
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Entry Methods: Online through the organizer's registration platform, app.globalsport.pt, linked from europemarathon.eu.
Eligibility: Marathon entrants must be born in 2007 or earlier (Senior and Veteran categories).
Bibs cannot be transferred, exchanged or sold to a third party.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Entries cancelled by the participant are not refunded, except where the law requires it.
Changes to registration data cost 5 EUR and can be requested until 20 March 2027.

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Questions about the Europe Marathon 2027

When is the Europe Marathon 2027?

Sunday, April 25, 2027.

What time does the Europe Marathon start?

The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.

What is the Europe Marathon time limit?

6 hours; cut-offs km 23 at 12:10 and km 33 at 13:30.

How do I enter the Europe Marathon 2027?

Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online through the organizer's registration platform, app.globalsport.pt, linked from europemarathon.eu.

When and where is packet pickup for the Europe Marathon?

Apr 1, 2027: Sub-elite bib proof deadline. Apr 23, 2027: Bib pick-up and expo opens.

What is the Europe Marathon course like?

146 m of total elevation gain. It passes Canais de Aveiro and Ria de Aveiro.

What is the weather like at the Europe Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 11–18 °C (52–64 °F).

Is the Europe Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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