Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The EDP Porto Marathon is a course through Portugal's atmospheric northern city, tracing the Douro River past the historic port-wine cellars and the steep, characterful hillside districts. The terrain rolls more than the Lisbon course, with some genuine undulation amid the dramatic river setting. Held in November, it offers mild autumn conditions and scenic riverside views. The historic city and river define the day. It suits runners who want a characterful, scenic Portuguese race and don't mind the rolling terrain over a flat-out fast time.
Course Insight
Porto is a November marathon along the Douro and the coast, rolling in places and scenic, with the chance of Atlantic damp. Pace the rises by effort and don't over-run the early miles. Cool, changeable conditions suit racing. The riverside and ocean scenery are a lift. Run the rollers with restraint and the course stays manageable to the line.
Difficulty Breakdown
A balanced marathon with no single defining challenge.
Course Details
- Course type
- Point-To-Point
- Elevation gain
- 164m
- Elevation loss
- 153m
- Highest point
- 41m
- Lowest point
- 6m
- Net elevation
- +11m
- Start
- Starts at SEALIFE Porto, finishes at Queimodromo next to Parque da Cidade do Porto.
- Cutoff time
- 6h 0m
Race History
The EDP Porto Marathon is a course through Portugal's atmospheric northern city, tracing the Douro River past the historic port-wine cellars and the steep hillside districts. Its rolling terrain amid dramatic river scenery gave it a characterful profile. Over the years it drew a steady field to the historic city. Held each autumn, it remains a scenic, undulating Portuguese race.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO)
- Best area to stay
- The Ribeira for atmospheric stays near the route, Cedofeita for trendy, characterful options, and Foz do Douro for scenic seaside stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is in the city or up the coast; take the Metro do Porto to a station near the start and walk in.