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EDP Lisbon Marathon

Lisbon, Portugal
EDP Lisbon Marathon Countdown
184
Days
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Hrs
12
Min
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October 10, 2026
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The EDP Lisbon Marathon is a growing European destination race with a spectacular coastal route. Starting in the seaside town of Cascais, runners follow the stunning Atlantic coastline along the Estrada Marginal, passing through Estoril and past the Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery before finishing at the grand Praca do Comercio on the banks of the Tagus River. Fast, scenic, and unforgettable.

WA Elite Label
Est.
1986
Distance
42.195km / 26.2mi
Course
Point-to-point
Surface
Road
Elev. Gain
106m
Elev. Loss
110m
Field Size
~8,000
When
October
Time Limit
6h

THE COURSE

Gain
+106m
Loss
-110m
MI 0
KM 0
Cascais Start
The race starts in the charming coastal town of Cascais, with views of the Atlantic Ocean and rugged cliffs. Runners set off along one of Europe's most scenic point-to-point marathon routes.
ELEV: 15ft
MI 0
KM 0
Cascais Start
The race starts in the charming coastal town of Cascais, with views of the Atlantic Ocean and rugged cliffs. Runners set off along one of Europe's most scenic point-to-point marathon routes.
ELEV: 15ft
MI 6
KM 10
Estoril Coast
The course follows the Estrada Marginal along the Estoril coast, passing sandy beaches and the historic Estoril Casino. The flat coastal road and ocean breeze create ideal running conditions.
ELEV: 8ft
MI 6
KM 10
Estoril Coast
The course follows the Estrada Marginal along the Estoril coast, passing sandy beaches and the historic Estoril Casino. The flat coastal road and ocean breeze create ideal running conditions.
ELEV: 8ft
MI 20
KM 32
Belem Tower & Jeronimos Monastery
Runners pass the iconic 16th-century Belem Tower and the ornate Jeronimos Monastery, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This stretch along the Tagus River is the historical heart of Portugal's Age of Discovery.
ELEV: 5ft
MI 20
KM 32
Belem Tower & Jeronimos Monastery
Runners pass the iconic 16th-century Belem Tower and the ornate Jeronimos Monastery, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This stretch along the Tagus River is the historical heart of Portugal's Age of Discovery.
ELEV: 5ft
MI 23
KM 37
Ponte 25 de Abril Views
The course offers dramatic views of the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge, Lisbon's answer to San Francisco's Golden Gate. The bridge and the Cristo Rei statue across the river create a stunning backdrop.
ELEV: 8ft
MI 23
KM 37
Ponte 25 de Abril Views
The course offers dramatic views of the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge, Lisbon's answer to San Francisco's Golden Gate. The bridge and the Cristo Rei statue across the river create a stunning backdrop.
ELEV: 8ft
MI 26.2
KM 42.195
Praca do Comercio Finish
The finish at the grand Praca do Comercio, Lisbon's magnificent waterfront square on the Tagus River, is spectacular. The triumphal arch and golden light of the Portuguese capital provide a memorable conclusion.
ELEV: 5ft
MI 26.2
KM 42.195
Praca do Comercio Finish
The finish at the grand Praca do Comercio, Lisbon's magnificent waterfront square on the Tagus River, is spectacular. The triumphal arch and golden light of the Portuguese capital provide a memorable conclusion.
ELEV: 5ft

COURSE RECORDS

2:05:45
Men
2:05:45
Andualem Shiferaw
Set in 2022
2:24:12
Women
2:24:12
Sarah Chepchirchir
Set in 2016

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2025
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2:07:11
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2021
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2018
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2:24:13
2015
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2:25:09
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