EDP Lisbon Marathon course.

The marathon course for 2027 (10 Oct 2027): flat, 70 m of climbing, point to point.

MarathonBQ course

Distance
42.195
kilometers
Climb
70 m
total ascent
Descent
80 m
total descent
Profile
Flat
PB territory
Layout
Point to point
Road
Time limit
6 h
to finish
Start
08:00
local time
Boston qualifier
Yes
times count for Boston

Racing it

Pro tips

  1. 01

    Get to Cascais early

    The 08:00 start is in Cascais and the course is point to point, so sort your trip to the start beforehand and use the bag transfer to the finish at Praça do Comércio.

    From the start time, layout

  2. 02

    Even pace on a flat course

    Only 70 m of total climb over the marathon means no real hills to break up the effort, so settle into goal pace early rather than saving energy for climbs.

    From the elevation profile

  3. 03

    Watch the coastal wind

    The ocean road past Estoril and Belém is exposed; a headwind there can cost more than any hill, so tuck in behind other runners when it turns against you.

    From the description

  4. 04

    Mild, cool-weather race

    Typical race-day temperature is 18C, cool enough for fast running, but the exposed coast can feel colder in the wind, so plan light layers you can shed.

    From the temperature

  5. 05

    One-way, no laps

    You run Cascais to Lisbon in a single direction, passing Estoril and Belém before the riverfront finish, so know your finish-area meeting point in advance.

    From the layout, description

Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.

Course on the 2027 race page Dates and entry Race-day weather

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