Lisbon Marathon
Lisbon, Portugal · Early-to-mid October
Point-to-point from Cascais along the Atlantic into Lisbon's Praça do Comércio — flat, scenic, and slightly net downhill, with October sun the only real adversary.
Course
Elevation gain
90 m
Net elevation
-20 m
Finishers
~5,000
Month
October
Early-to-mid October
Race-day weather
Median start temp
15°C
Historical range
11–24°C
Hot-year risk
Moderate
October in Lisbon can still run warm — the coastal route helps, but hot years happen.
Getting in
First-come, first-served. Easy entry; pairs with a Lisbon city break better than almost any race on this list. Official site ↗
Pacing plans for Lisbon Marathon
Course-adjusted splits for every common goal — not flat even splits, but pacing that matches where this course is fast and where it bites.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lisbon Marathon a fast course?
Yes, it is a fast course by big-marathon standards. The course has 90 m of total elevation gain. We rate it 7/10 for PR potential.
What is the weather usually like at the Lisbon Marathon?
The median start-line temperature is around 15°C, with a historical range of roughly 11–24°C. October in Lisbon can still run warm — the coastal route helps, but hot years happen.
How do you get into the Lisbon Marathon?
First-come, first-served. Easy entry; pairs with a Lisbon city break better than almost any race on this list.
Is the Lisbon Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes — the Lisbon Marathon is a certified course accepted by the B.A.A. for Boston qualifying times. Note that it is not eligible for records due to its point-to-point or net-downhill layout, but that does not affect Boston qualifying.