Lisbon Marathon and Half Marathon 2026: Start Times, Bib Collection, Transport and Pace Guide
The EDP Lisbon Marathon and Hyundai Half Marathon take place this weekend, on 10 and 11 October 2026.
If you are racing, this guide brings together the most practical information you need: bib collection, start and finish locations, transport, race times, cut-offs, aid stations and the average pace required for different finish-time goals.
EDP Lisbon Marathon 2026
The Marathon takes place on Saturday, 10 October, covering 42.195 km from Carcavelos to central Lisbon.
Start time and location
The start is located on the N6-7 road in Carcavelos, in front of NOVA SBE.
Runners will start in waves:
- 08:00
- 08:08
- 08:15
- 08:21
- 08:27
- 08:35
Your assigned start wave will be shown on your bib.
The finish line is at Praça do Comércio, Lisbon.
The race has a maximum time limit of six hours from the final start wave, with an additional cut-off around km 30 at 12:40.
Lisbon Marathon Bib Collection
Race bibs and participant kits must be collected from the Sport Expo at FIL – Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Pavilion 3, Parque das Nações.
Opening hours
Thursday, 8 October: 10:00–20:00
Friday, 9 October: 10:00–20:00
There is no bib collection on Saturday.
Bring your registration confirmation either digitally or printed.
Another person may collect the bib on your behalf if they have your registration confirmation.
How to Get to the Marathon Start
The recommended transport option is the CP train from Cais do Sodré to Carcavelos.
The journey takes approximately 30 minutes and Carcavelos station is around 1 km from the start.
Transport is free with your race bib.
Recommended trains include:
05:30 · 06:00 · 06:10 · 06:20 · 06:30 · 06:40 · 06:50 · 07:00 · 07:10
Whenever possible, use the train time indicated on your bib.
Because of road closures around the start, relying on a car or Uber at the last minute is not recommended.
What Pace Do You Need for Your Marathon Goal?
| Finish time | Average pace |
|---|---|
| 3:00 | 4:16/km |
| 3:15 | 4:37/km |
| 3:30 | 4:59/km |
| 3:45 | 5:20/km |
| 4:00 | 5:41/km |
| 4:15 | 6:03/km |
| 4:30 | 6:24/km |
| 4:45 | 6:45/km |
| 5:00 | 7:07/km |
| 5:30 | 7:49/km |
| 6:00 | 8:32/km |
Official pacers are expected for 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45 and 5:00 finish times.
Marathon Aid Stations
Water stations are planned around:
km 5, 9.5, 15, 20, 22.5, 25, 27.5, 30, 32.5, 35, 37.5 and 40.
Some stations will also provide Powerade and 226ERS gels.
Marathon Bag Drop
Bag-drop trucks will be available at the start.
Bags will then be transported to the finish area for collection after the race.
Use the official bag provided by the organisation and make sure it is correctly labelled with your bib number.
Hyundai Half Marathon 202
The Hyundai Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 11 October, covering 21.097 km.
Start time and location
Start: 09:20
Start location: Vasco da Gama Bridge
Finish: Praça do Comércio
Time limit: 3 hours
Half Marathon Bib Collection
Bib collection also takes place at the Sport Expo, FIL – Pavilion 3, Parque das Nações.
Opening hours
Thursday, 8 October: 10:00–20:00
Friday, 9 October: 10:00–20:00
Saturday, 10 October: 10:00–20:00
There is no bib collection on Sunday.
Bring your registration confirmation. Someone else can also collect the bib for you using that document.
How to Get to the Half Marathon Start
This is probably the most important logistical detail for Half Marathon runners.
You cannot simply travel directly to the Vasco da Gama Bridge.
Access to the start is provided through the official race buses departing from Gare do Oriente, near Vasco da Gama Shopping Centre.
Bus departure times
06:30 · 06:45 · 07:00 · 07:15 · 07:30
The final bus leaves at 07:30.
Do not plan around catching the final departure if you can avoid it.
With your race bib, you can also use participating Metro, Carris and CP services free of charge.
What Pace Do You Need for Your Half Marathon Goal?
| Finish time | Average pace |
|---|---|
| 1:30 | 4:16/km |
| 1:35 | 4:30/km |
| 1:40 | 4:44/km |
| 1:45 | 4:59/km |
| 1:50 | 5:13/km |
| 1:55 | 5:27/km |
| 2:00 | 5:41/km |
| 2:05 | 5:55/km |
| 2:10 | 6:10/km |
| 2:15 | 6:24/km |
| 2:20 | 6:38/km |
| 2:30 | 7:07/km |
| 3:00 | 8:32/km |
Starting corrals include categories such as Elite, sub-1:20, sub-1:30, sub-1:45, sub-2:00 and +2:00.
Your assigned corral will be shown on your bib.
Half Marathon Aid Stations
The main aid stations are expected at:
km 6: water
km 9.5: water + Powerade
km 12.5: water
km 15: water + fruit
km 17.6: water
km 20: water
Half Marathon Bag Drop
Unlike the Marathon, bag drop for the Half Marathon is an optional service.
It is only available to runners who added it to their registration.
Bags left at the start will be transported to the finish area.
Weather Forecast
The current forecast suggests dry conditions across the weekend, with daily maximum temperatures potentially reaching around 27°C.
Temperatures at race start should be considerably lower than the daily maximum, so check the forecast again on Friday for a more accurate picture of race-morning conditions.
Quick Race-Weekend Checklist
If you are running the Marathon:
- collect your bib by Friday at 20:00;
- check your assigned start wave;
- confirm your recommended train;
- arrive in Carcavelos early;
- know the pace required for your goal.
If you are running the Half Marathon:
- collect your bib by Saturday at 20:00;
- check your start corral;
- travel to Gare do Oriente;
- take an official bus between 06:30 and 07:30;
- do not attempt to travel directly to the Vasco da Gama Bridge.
With the logistics sorted before race weekend, there is only one thing left to do: make it to the start line on time.
