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Event summary
The Lisbon Eco Marathon 2026 is a running event scheduled for April 12, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. Participants will start and finish at Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira in Parque Eduardo VII, offering a scenic urban park setting for the races.
The event features four distances: a full marathon (42 km), half marathon (21 km), mini marathon (13 km), and an approximately 8 km walk. It is open to all participants without nationality or gender restrictions, with age limits depending on the distance. The race has a maximum participation limit of 3000 athletes across all distances.
The courses run through the Monsanto forest park, providing a unique natural landscape within the city. The atmosphere is inclusive, welcoming competitive runners as well as walkers, with structured start times and support services. There is no mention of team or relay events in the provided materials.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Seniors (18-34 years)
• M35/F35 (35-39 years)
• M40/F40 (40-44 years)
• M45/F45 (45-49 years)
• M50/F50 (50-54 years)
• M55/F55 (55-59 years)
• M60/F60 (60-64 years)
• M65/F65 (65 years or more)
• M70/F70 (70 years or more)
Start/finish locations: Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira, Parque Eduardo VII, Lisbon
Start times per category/distance:
• Marathon (42 km): 08:30
• Half Marathon (21 km): 09:30
• Mini Marathon (13 km): 10:00
• Walk (approx. 8 km): 10:15
Cut-off times: Maximum 6 hours from marathon start; race ends at 14:30. Last aid station cut-off at 13:30.
Bib pick-up time and location: April 11, 10:00–19:00 and April 12 from 07:00 onwards at Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira tent
Participants limit: 3000 total across all distances
Registration deadline: April 5, 2026, at 20:00; on-site registration April 11 with additional fees, subject to availability
Surface types: Forest park trails in Monsanto, urban park terrain
Course format: Single-stage, point-to-point or loop courses within Monsanto Forest Park
Toilets and aid station placement:
• Marathon: Aid stations at Km 4, 10, 16, 22, 28, 36, and finish
• Half Marathon: Aid stations at Km 4, 10, 15, and finish
• Mini Marathon: Aid stations at Km 7 and finish
• Walk: Aid stations at Km 3.5 and finish
Prizes: Trophies for top 3 male and female finishers per race; trophies for best team (clubs and companies); digital diplomas for top 3 per age group and gender
Location
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Marathon 42 km
Half Marathon 21 km
Road Running 13 km
Walking 8 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: event T-shirt, paper bib with non-detachable chip, wristband for baggage check
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top finishers, digital diplomas for age categories
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance along course and at start/finish, police support for traffic control
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included for all registered participants
🥤 Aid stations: water and refreshments at multiple points depending on distance
🧳 Drop-bag/gear transport: baggage check service provided
📸 Photography/video coverage: participants authorize use of images by organizers
🧖 Massage, post-race meals: premium registration option includes lunch and sports massage
🏆 Podium awards for top 3 male and female finishers per distance and age group, and best teams
