EDP Lisbon Half Marathon

  • Sun, March 8, 2026
  • Free
  • 1 race
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Event summary

The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon 2026 is a prestigious road running event scheduled for March 8, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. The race features a single distance of 21 kilometers and is open to all runners, attracting over 30,000 participants annually, including many international athletes.

This event is part of the new international SuperHalfs circuit, which connects six of the world’s best half marathons in historic cities such as Berlin, Cardiff, Copenhagen, Lisbon, Prague, and Valencia. The course is unique, starting on the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge and finishing at the historic Jerónimos Monastery in the heart of Lisbon, offering runners a scenic and fast route.

The atmosphere is vibrant and inclusive, welcoming runners of all levels aiming to set personal records. The event also includes parallel races like the Vodafone 10k and Hyundai 7k, making it a full weekend of running celebrations for athletes and families alike.

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Age categories/divisions:
• Open to all ages and categories (no license required)

Start/finish locations: Start at the beginning of the 25 de Abril Bridge (Margem Sul); finish at Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon

Start times per category/distance:
• EDP Half Marathon (21 km): 09:30
• Vodafone 10k: 08 March 2026
• Hyundai 7k: 08 March 2026

Cut-off times: 3 hours for the half marathon

Bib pick-up time and location:
• March 5, 6, 7, 2026 from 10:00 to 20:00
• Sport Expo at Lisbon Congress Center, Junqueira area

Participant limit: 19,000 for the half marathon

Surface types: Asphalt roads

Course format: Point-to-point course starting on a bridge and finishing in the city center

Race routes: Start on 25 de Abril Bridge, finish at Jerónimos Monastery

Timing method: Electronic chip timing

Drop bag policy: No baggage service available


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Benefits

🎽 Athlete kit: includes bib, technical t-shirt, and official race bag
🏅 Finisher prize: official medal
⏱️ Timing + live results by category with electronic chip
🛟 Safety support: medical teams and police presence
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability coverage included
🥤 Aid stations: hydration points along the course
📸 Official photography and video coverage


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