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Event summary
The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon is a World Athletics Elite Label road race taking place on March 7, 2027, in Lisbon, Portugal. It features a 21.097 km distance with a time limit of 3 hours, starting at 09:30.
The race is open to runners aged 18 and over, with a maximum of 20,000 participants. Elite athletes start separately from Cruz Quebrada, while the main peloton starts on the 25 de Abril Bridge, converging at kilometer 7. The finish line is at the Cultural Center of Belém in Praça do Império.
This event is part of the international SuperHalfs circuit, known for its fast course and attracting top international runners. The race offers official aid stations every 5 km and live broadcast coverage.
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Start/finish locations: Elite athletes start at Cruz Quebrada; other athletes start on the 25 de Abril Bridge (south-north direction) near Pórtico no. 1; finish line at Cultural Center of Belém, Praça do Império.
Start times per category/distance: 09:30 for all participants.
Cut-off times: 3 hours from start, finishing at 12:30.
Participants limit: 20,000 athletes.
Registration deadline: Requests for changes must be made up to 1 month before the race.
Surface types: Road race on paved urban streets.
Race routes: 21.097 km half marathon course starting on the 25 de Abril Bridge and finishing at Belém.
Timing method: Electronic chip timing system “My Laps”; Pro-Chip system for elite athletes.
Toilets and aid station placement: Official aid stations every 5 km, with additional stations as marked.
Bib pick-up time and location: March 4, 5, and 6, 2027, from 10:00 to 20:00 at SportExpo, Sala Rio, Centro de Congressos de Lisboa.
Prizes: Monetary prizes for elite and veteran categories; official medals and souvenirs for all finishers.
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Half Marathon 21 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: technical fiber t-shirt (sizes S to XXL), bib number, individual equipment bag, sponsor gifts and information
🏅 Finisher prize: official medal and other race souvenirs
⏱️ Timing + live results by category using My Laps electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance along the course and at finish line with hospital tent
🛡️ Insurance: mandatory sports insurance covering all participants
🥤 Aid stations: official hydration and nutrition points every 5 km
📺 Live broadcast coverage on RTP 1