{"id":17521,"date":"2025-10-24T10:25:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racefinder.pt\/?p=17521"},"modified":"2025-10-24T10:28:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:28:52","slug":"where-to-watch-the-lisbon-marathon-half-marathon-2025-best-spots-for-spectators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/where-to-watch-the-lisbon-marathon-half-marathon-2025-best-spots-for-spectators\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Watch the Lisbon Marathon &amp; Half Marathon 2025: Best Spots for Spectators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lisbon is ready for one of the most exciting running weekends of the year \u2014 the <strong>EDP Lisbon Marathon<\/strong> and the <strong>Hyundai Half Marathon 2025<\/strong>.<br>On <strong>October 25\u201326<\/strong>, thousands of athletes from around the world will line up along the Tagus River for two races that showcase the best of Portugal\u2019s capital. \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not running, you can still be part of the experience \u2014 because in Lisbon, the cheers, applause, and energy from the spectators are as important as the runners themselves.<br>Here\u2019s your complete guide on <strong>where to watch, how to move around, and what to expect<\/strong> this marathon weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc1 <strong>EDP Lisbon Marathon \u2014 Saturday, 25 October 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lisbon Marathon offers a <strong>fast, coastal route<\/strong> starting in <strong>Carcavelos<\/strong> and finishing in <strong>Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio<\/strong>, right in the heart of the city.<br>It\u2019s one of the flattest and most scenic marathons in Europe, following the Atlantic coast before joining the Tagus River towards the historic centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Best viewing spots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carcavelos (Start Line)<\/strong> \u2013 Watch the excitement as thousands take off by the sea. Access by train (Cais do Sodr\u00e9 \u2192 Carcavelos).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oeiras &amp; Alg\u00e9s<\/strong> \u2013 Early race momentum with ocean views and caf\u00e9s along the Marginal road.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bel\u00e9m &amp; MAAT Museum<\/strong> \u2013 A vibrant area with music, monuments, and space to cheer. Don\u2019t miss the <em>Past\u00e9is de Bel\u00e9m<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cais do Sodr\u00e9 &amp; Avenida 24 de Julho<\/strong> \u2013 Flat, fast, and full of energy; great mid-race viewing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio (Finish Line)<\/strong> \u2013 The grand finale! Expect an electric atmosphere with live music, supporters, and emotional finishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd52 <strong>Key details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start:<\/strong> 08:00 \u2014 Carcavelos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish:<\/strong> Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio, Lisbon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time limit:<\/strong> 6 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aid stations:<\/strong> 12 stops (water, Powerade, bananas, gels, ice cream, protein drinks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access:<\/strong> Free train rides (Cais do Sodr\u00e9 \u2194 Carcavelos) for runners on race morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfbd <strong>Hyundai Half Marathon \u2014 Sunday, 26 October 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Half Marathon starts on the <strong>Vasco da Gama Bridge<\/strong>, offering one of the most breathtaking race starts in the world.<br>The route descends into the city, following the river past Parque das Na\u00e7\u00f5es, Cais do Sodr\u00e9 and finishing at <strong>Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Best viewing spots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Parque das Na\u00e7\u00f5es (Start Zone Viewpoint)<\/strong> \u2013 Spectators can\u2019t access the bridge, but can support near Oriente or riverside points as runners pass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cais do Sodr\u00e9<\/strong> \u2013 Perfect to catch runners in rhythm, surrounded by caf\u00e9s and easy public transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ribeira das Naus &amp; Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio (Finish Line)<\/strong> \u2013 The final stretch and the best crowd energy of the weekend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd52 <strong>Key details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start:<\/strong> 09:20 \u2014 Vasco da Gama Bridge (access only by official buses from Oriente)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish:<\/strong> Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio, Lisbon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time limit:<\/strong> 3 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aid stations:<\/strong> 6 (water, isotonic drinks, fruit, gels)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Time change:<\/strong> The switch to winter time happens early Sunday \u2014 clocks go back one hour overnight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude86 <strong>How to Get Around<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Public transport is essential<\/strong> \u2014 several main roads will be closed for the races.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metro:<\/strong> Cais do Sodr\u00e9, Terreiro do Pa\u00e7o, Oriente (for bus access to the Half).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Train:<\/strong> CP Cascais Line connects all coastal viewing points (Carcavelos, Oeiras, Bel\u00e9m).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walk or cycle:<\/strong> Perfect for moving between Bel\u00e9m, Alc\u00e2ntara and Cais do Sodr\u00e9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2615 <strong>Make a Day of It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn race day into a Lisbon experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have breakfast at <strong>Heim Caf\u00e9<\/strong> or <strong>Nicolau Lisboa<\/strong> before heading to Bel\u00e9m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch the runners pass along the river, then explore <strong>MAAT<\/strong> or <strong>Padr\u00e3o dos Descobrimentos<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head downtown to celebrate the finish at <strong>Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio<\/strong> \u2014 one of Europe\u2019s most beautiful squares.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcab <strong>In Lisbon, Everyone\u2019s Part of the Race<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re running 42 km, 21 km, or just clapping from the sidelines, you\u2019re part of the same energy.<br>The Lisbon Marathon weekend is a celebration of endurance, emotion, and connection \u2014 and the perfect reminder that <strong>every stride tells a story<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Discover more running and endurance events across Portugal at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.racefinder.pt\"><strong>racefinder.pt<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lisbon is ready for one of the most exciting running weekends of the year \u2014 the EDP Lisbon Marathon and the Hyundai Half Marathon 2025.On October 25\u201326, thousands of athletes from around the world will line up along the Tagus River for two races that showcase the best of Portugal\u2019s capital. \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 Even if you\u2019re [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":17522,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[1721,1722,1720,75,79,1723,82],"class_list":["post-17521","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-running","tag-half-marathon","tag-lisbon","tag-marathon","tag-portugal","tag-runners","tag-running","tag-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17521","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17521"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17521\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17522"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17521"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17521"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17521"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}