Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The EDP Lisbon Marathon is a fast, scenic course through the Portuguese capital, running largely along the banks of the Tagus past the Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery, and the city's waterfront monuments. The mostly flat, gently favorable profile makes it a reasonable personal-best target. Held in October, it offers mild autumn conditions and bright riverside scenery. The monument-lined waterfront defines the day. It suits runners who want a fast-leaning, scenic race through a beautiful capital in a mild climate over a fast personal best.
Course Insight
Lisbon is a mostly flat, gently descending October marathon along the Tagus, scenic and quick with the chance of lingering warmth. The level riverside terrain rewards a controlled start over a greedy one. Manage hydration on a warm day. The waterfront and bridges are a striking backdrop. Pace the early miles with restraint and the flat-to-downhill profile delivers a fast finish.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to tough late hills.
Course Details
- Course type
- Point-To-Point
- Elevation gain
- 189m
- Elevation loss
- 204m
- Highest point
- 38m
- Lowest point
- 6m
- Net elevation
- -15m
- Start
- Starts in Carcavelos, finishes at Praca do Comercio, tracing the Tagus riverside.
- Cutoff time
- 6h 0m
Race History
The EDP Lisbon Marathon grew into its modern form to become a fast, scenic course through the Portuguese capital, running along the Tagus past the Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery, and the waterfront monuments. Its mostly flat, gently favorable profile made it a reasonable personal-best target. Over the years it drew a large international field. Held each autumn, it remains a scenic, fast-leaning capital race.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS)
- Best area to stay
- The Baixa centre for proximity to the route and full hotels, Alfama for atmospheric old-town stays, and Belém for quieter riverside options near the finish.
- Getting to the start
- The start is up the coast (around the bridge or the Cascais line); take the official transport or the coastal train to the start.