Lisbon Marathon & Half Marathon 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Your complete guide to one of Portugal’s most exciting running weekends
The countdown is on.
In just a few days, thousands of runners from around the world will take over the streets of Lisbon — ready to test their limits between the Atlantic and the Tagus River. 🌊
Feeling nervous or excited? That’s normal.
Months of training, long runs, and discipline all lead to this moment: the start line of the EDP Lisbon Marathon 2025 or the Hyundai Half Marathon.
Whether you’re running, supporting, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, this weekend is all about endurance, community, and pure running joy.
Here’s everything you need to know before race day 👇
🗓️ Dates & Key Details
🏁 EDP Lisbon Marathon
📅 Saturday, 25 October 2025
🕗 Start: 08:00 — Carcavelos
⏱️ Time limit: 6 hours
👥 Participants: approx. 15,000 runners
💫 Hyundai Lisbon Half Marathon
📅 Sunday, 26 October 2025
🕤 Start: 09:20 — Vasco da Gama Bridge
⏱️ Time limit: 3 hours
👥 Participants: approx. 11,000 runners
Both races finish at Praça do Comércio, Lisbon’s iconic riverside square — one of the most beautiful finish lines in Europe. 🇵🇹
🗺️ Race Course
The Marathon (42.195 km) starts in Carcavelos and follows the stunning Avenida Marginal, running along the Atlantic coast through Oeiras, Algés, and Belém, before reaching central Lisbon.
Expect ocean views, a smooth profile, and plenty of crowd support along the way — perfect for a PB or a scenic run.
The Half Marathon (21.1 km) begins on the Vasco da Gama Bridge, the longest in Europe, offering incredible views over the Tagus River and Lisbon’s skyline.
The course descends toward the riverside, joining the marathon route for the final kilometres to Praça do Comércio.
💡 Both routes are fast, flat, and officially certified, ideal for personal bests or for simply enjoying the experience.
💧 Aid Stations & Support
Throughout the course, runners will find:
- Vitalis water, Powerade, 226ERS gels, Bananas da Madeira, Mimosa protein milk, and even Olá ice cream 🍌🍦
- Aid stations every 5 km
- Cooling showers (km 21, 32, and 37.5 on the Marathon; km 10 and 18 on the Half)
- Medical and WC facilities along the route
🎶 Several live music zones will keep the energy high from start to finish.
🌤️ Weather Conditions
Late October in Lisbon brings mild, ideal running weather: 15°C to 22°C, usually sunny with a light ocean breeze.
☀️ Note: Clocks go back one hour on Sunday, 26 October (end of daylight saving time).
🚆 Getting to the Start
Marathon:
📍 Start: Carcavelos (Estrada N6-7)
- Free CP train ride from Cais do Sodré to Carcavelos with your bib.
- First trains depart at 05:30, last recommended arrival before 07:20.
- Bag transport provided at the start area.
Half Marathon:
📍 Start: Vasco da Gama Bridge
- Access only via official buses from Gare do Oriente (departing from 06:30).
- No private or pedestrian access to the bridge.
- Public transport (Carris, Metro, CP) is free for participants with their bib.
🎟️ Expo & Bib Collection
📍 Lisbon Congress Centre (Praça das Indústrias 1, Junqueira)
🕙 10:00 – 20:00
- Marathon bibs: Thursday 23 & Friday 24 October
- Half Marathon bibs: Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 October
🎽 Includes official OYSHO t-shirt, race bag, bib, pins, and partner gifts.
⚠️ No race-day pickup available.
🎉 Finish Line & Celebration
At Praça do Comércio, expect:
🎶 Live music & entertainment
💆♀️ Massage and recovery zone
🔔 The famous PB Bell for personal records
🏅 Medal engraving service and a dedicated reunion area for friends and family
The best spectator spots include Belém, MAAT, and Cais do Sodré, all accessible via the coastal train line.
🌍 Sustainability
The Lisbon Marathon promotes a more eco-friendly race:
♻️ Encouraging public transport and recycling at aid stations
🧥 Donating clothing left at the start
🎽 Keeping your bib as a memory, not waste
✨ Final Word
More than two races, the Lisbon Marathon and Half Marathon 2025 are a celebration of movement, resilience, and joy.
If you’re racing — trust your training, breathe deeply, and enjoy every step.
If you’re watching — get ready to feel the contagious energy of thousands of runners crossing one of the most iconic finish lines in Europe.
Lisbon is ready. Are you? 🇵🇹
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