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Event summary
The EDP 8K 2026 is a running race taking place on October 11, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. The event starts at the Vasco da Gama Bridge and finishes at the Alameda dos Oceanos near the Pavilion of Portugal, providing a unique experience of running across one of Lisbon’s iconic landmarks with stunning views over the Tagus River and the city.
This race features a single distance of 8 kilometers and is open to participants aged 9 and above, with minors required to be accompanied by an adult. It is part of the program of the EDP Marathon of Lisbon, aligning with the Hyundai Half Marathon and offering a shared course for much of the route. The event is non-competitive in nature but awards prizes to the first three male and female finishers.
The atmosphere of the EDP 8K is inclusive and festive, welcoming a large field with a participant limit of 7,000 runners. The race includes dedicated provisions for athletes with disabilities, including participants with visual impairment and those using wheelchairs, ensuring accessibility and equality. The event also features official hydration points and the organizational support typical of major urban races.
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Age categories/divisions: Open to all participants aged 9 and above; minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Start/finish locations: Start at Vasco da Gama Bridge, finish at Alameda dos Oceanos, Lisbon.
Start times per category/distance: EDP 8K starts at 09:20 on October 11, 2026.
Cut-off times: Time limit of 2 hours 30 minutes from start; race ends at 12:20.
Bib pick-up time and location: October 8, 9, and 10, 2026 from 10:00 to 20:00 at Pavilhão 1 – FIL, Parque das Nações, Lisbon.
Participants limit: 7,000 runners.
Surface types: Urban roads including the Vasco da Gama Bridge and city streets.
Course format: Point-to-point course following the route of the Hyundai Half Marathon up to km 7.
Race routes: 8 km route starting on the Vasco da Gama Bridge and finishing at Alameda dos Oceanos.
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations at km 6 and at the finish line.
Parking and shuttle details: Access to the start line is exclusively by buses provided by the organization from Gare do Oriente; public transport to Gare do Oriente is free for participants presenting their bibs.
Prizes: Medals for all finishers and prizes for the first three male and female finishers; no monetary prizes.
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Road Running 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: race bib with chip, technical t-shirt, individual equipment bag, and sponsor gifts
🏅 Finisher prize: official medal and commemorative souvenirs
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance along the course and at finish area with hospital tent
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included for all participants
🥤 Aid stations: official hydration points at km 6 and at the finish line
🚌 Transport: organized shuttle buses from Gare do Oriente to the start line on Vasco da Gama Bridge
📸 Photography: official photos and videos available post-event
