Marathon de Porto 2027

The EDP Porto Marathon 🇵🇹 is a race not to be missed at the end of the year. It is held every year in Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, located in the north of the country. It offers a breathtaking view of the Atlantic coast 🌊, the Douro river and the Gustave Eiffel bridge 🗼. 

Since 2004, the Maratona do Porto (with the accent, please) has quickly become an emblematic event in the running world 🏃. The event has grown in reputation over the years, attracting thousands of national and international runners 🌎. The race brings together 15,000 runners across all distances and offers 6 and 10 km races, the Fun Race and the APO Family Race Corrida dos Ossos Saudáveis, which makes the race even more friendly and lets you get your whole family or friends running 👪 (and maybe see a FC Porto match for the lucky ones ⚽️)! Most participants line up for the flagship 42.195 km race, which has 6,300 runners. The reasons are simple: emblematic monuments, a different perspective on the city, and a range of varied distances that will help convince your friends (even the least sporty ones 🫣).

Races held in autumn have a bad reputation when it comes to weather. But that's not the case for this marathon! The climate is generally favorable, with daytime temperatures ranging between 12°C and 17°C. The ideal weather to perform 🏆. Don't wait until the last minute to get your bib! ⌚ Many runners plan ahead and get their bib several months in advance, thanks to the renown of this Portuguese marathon 🌟. From the end of September, bib prices will go up again, so don't hesitate any longer! 🤑

The event's course is renowned for its beauty and its picturesque character. It runs along the Atlantic coast, giving runners spectacular views of the ocean and the city of Porto 🌇. As a participant, you will also pass through historic neighborhoods 🕍, emblematic bridges such as the Dom Luís I Bridge or Ponte da Arrábida, the Gustave Eiffel bridge 🌉, or the famous Foz do Douro, the small area where the Atlantic meets the Douro river. A stop in the small fishing village of Matosinhos will give you a change of scenery 🎣. The varied topography of the course offers runners an almost entirely negative elevation profile, on an out-and-back course 🔃.

Another distinctive feature of the Porto Marathon is its warm atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the local spectators. The marathon's finish 🏁 and start lines, located at Praia do Castelo do Queijo (next to the Parque da Cidade do Porto), a large urban park 🌳, provide a magnificent setting to celebrate the race. Runners are welcomed with finisher medals and an invaluable sense of accomplishment 🥇. Prizes are also awarded to the top male and female runners, as well as to the age categories 😄. This event is the perfect opportunity to share a sporting moment with your friends! 👯

Locals come out in large numbers to cheer on the runners all along the course, which reflects the warm character of the Portuguese 🥳. This race has a positive impact on the local community by promoting sport and attracting visitors to Porto! 🧳 As the route does not go through the very center, you should go and discover this great city on your own 🚶‍♀️. This benefits the local restaurants, which have to welcome thousands of hungry runners on the evening after the race! 😋 Portuguese gastronomy is full of little treats: the pastel de nata being the best known 🥧. Don't forget the essential detour to a bar to taste real port wine, a drink synonymous with a good weekend in the city 🍷. A concert of Fado, a typical Portuguese musical genre, will be organized for all participants: a chance to sing at the top of your lungs all evening before the next day's race 🎤.

This marathon is much more than a simple running race; it is an unforgettable experience that combines sport, culture and authentic landscapes. It attracts runners from all over the world thanks to its unique course, its festive atmosphere 🍻 and its rich history.

And if you're wondering whether it's too much, we also have the Porto Half Marathon! 🏃‍♂️