Porto Marathon 2025

The EDP Porto Marathon 🇵🇹 is a race not to be missed at the end of the year. It is organized annually 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 Marathon of Porto (with the proper accent, please) has quickly become an iconic event in the running world 🏃. The event has gained notoriety over the years by attracting thousands of national and international runners 🌎. The race gathers 15,000 runners over all distances and offers 6 and 10 km events, the Fun Race and APO Family Race Healthy Bones Run, which makes the race even more friendly and allows you to have your entire family or friends run (and maybe watch a match of FC Porto for the lucky ones) 👪! The majority of participants find themselves in the main 42.195 km event counting 6,300 runners. The reasons are simple: emblematic monuments, a different view of the city, and a range of distances that can convince your friends (even the less athletic ones 🫣).

Races organized in autumn have a bad reputation for weather. But this is not the case for this marathon! The climate is generally favorable, with temperatures oscillating between 12°C and 17°C during the day. The ideal weather to perform 🏆. Don't wait until the last moment to get your bib! ⌚ Many runners anticipate and get their bibs months in advance, and this is due to the reputation of this Portuguese marathon. From late September, bib prices will increase even more, so don't hesitate any longer! 🤑

The event's route is known for its beauty and picturesque character. It runs along the Atlantic coast, offering 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 Arrábida Bridge, Gustave Eiffel bridge 🌉, or the famous Foz do Douro, this small area where the Atlantic meets the Douro river. A passage through the small fishing village of Matosinhos will provide a change of scenery. The varied topography of the course offers runners an almost negative elevation on a round-trip course.

Another distinctive feature of the Porto Marathon is its warm atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the local spectators. The start and finish lines 🏁 of the marathon, 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 achievement 🥇. Prizes are also awarded to the best male and female runners, as well as age categories. This event is a dream opportunity to share a sporting moment with friends!

Inhabitants turn out in droves to cheer on the runners throughout the course, reflecting the warm nature of the Portuguese 🥳. This race has a positive impact on the local community by encouraging sports and attracting visitors to Porto! 🧳 Since the circuit doesn't pass through the hypercenter, you must explore this great city on your own. This benefits the local restaurants which have to accommodate these thousands of hungry runners the evening after the race! Portuguese gastronomy is full of delights: the pastel de nata being the most well-known. Don't forget the essential stop at a bar to taste real Porto, a drink synonymous with a good weekend in the city 🍷. A Fado concert, a typical Portuguese music genre, will be organized for all participants: a reason to sing at the top of your lungs all evening before the next day's race 🎤.

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

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