EDP Lisbon Half Marathon 2027 – Portugal

What to expect in 2027

The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon 2027 will take place on 7 March 2027 in Lisbon, Portugal. The 21.097-kilometre road race is organized by Maratona Clube de Portugal and is part of the international SuperHalfs series. The official event site lists a 20,000-runner participant limit for the half marathon and a three-hour time limit.

The race is particularly known for its distinctive start on the 25 de Abril Bridge, where runners cross the Tagus before continuing along Lisbon’s riverside roads toward the historic Belém district. The official finish is scheduled in front of the Jerónimos Monastery, creating a route that combines a major bridge crossing, waterfront running and historic landmarks.

The 2027 edition will also be part of a wider race weekend. Alongside the half marathon, the program includes the Hyundai 7K and EDP New Generation, while the Sport Expo provides the official race-kit collection point during the days before the main race.

For runners, the event offers a mixture of competitive road racing and mass participation. Elite athletes compete at the front of the field while thousands of recreational and international runners take on the same course. The race is also part of the SuperHalfs circuit alongside Cardiff, Copenhagen, Berlin, Prague and Valencia.

Match/event dates

The main EDP Lisbon Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, 7 March 2027, with the starting time scheduled for 9:30 AM.

The official 2027 schedule currently published by Maratona Clube de Portugal is:

• Thursday, 4 March 2027: Sport Expo opens from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM for bib and participation-kit collection.
• Friday, 5 March 2027: Sport Expo and kit collection from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
• Saturday, 6 March 2027: Sport Expo and kit collection from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
• Sunday, 7 March 2027: EDP Lisbon Half Marathon starts at 9:30 AM.

There is no race-day collection of bibs or participation kits. Participants must arrange collection during the published Sport Expo opening period.

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Stadium & sports venue

The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon does not use a conventional stadium because it is a point-to-point road race through Lisbon and the surrounding riverside area.

The 25 de Abril Bridge is the defining starting venue. The official information states that runners access the starting area on the bridge through the south-bank side and Pragal station, with Fertagus trains used to reach the start. Spectators are not permitted on the bridge’s starting area.

The route then heads toward Lisbon and follows sections of the city’s riverside roads before continuing toward the western side of the capital. The finish is located in front of the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém.

This arrangement makes the course itself the main sporting venue. Runners experience views across the Tagus, the 25 de Abril Bridge, central Lisbon and the Belém waterfront rather than spending the event inside a stadium.

The Sport Expo is located at the Centro de Congressos de Lisboa, where runners collect their bib, official technical shirt and participation bag before race day.

Full fixture or event schedule

The 2027 event weekend currently has the following published schedule:

Sport Expo and kit collection

• 4 March: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
• 5 March: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
• 6 March: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM

The participation kit includes a technical shirt, race bib with timing chip and participant bag.

Hyundai 7K

The Hyundai 7K is scheduled for Saturday, 6 March 2027. It is designed as a shorter running event connected to the Lisbon Half Marathon weekend and has a seven-kilometre course with a one-hour-and-thirty-minute time limit.

EDP New Generation

EDP New Generation is another weekend event aimed at young runners aged 6 to 16. The 2027 edition is scheduled around the same weekend and has a 1.5-kilometre distance with different age-group races.

EDP Lisbon Half Marathon

• Date: 7 March 2027
• Distance: 21.097 km
• Start: 9:30 AM
• Time limit: 3 hours
• Participant limit: 20,000

Additional supporting activities, course entertainment and detailed operational information may be updated by the organizers closer to race day.

Teams, athletes & participants

Unlike a football or motorsport event, the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon does not feature competing teams. The field consists of elite runners, professional athletes, club runners and recreational participants.

The event has an international profile, with runners travelling to Lisbon from numerous countries. The organizers describe the race as attracting tens of thousands of participants across its events, while the specific 2027 half-marathon regulations establish a maximum of 20,000 runners for the 21.097-kilometre race.

Elite competition is an important part of the event. The race is held under the World Athletics framework and has historically attracted high-level international athletes. The official 2026 regulations described the race as part of the World Athletics calendar under the World Athletics Elite Label, with some of the best international athletes participating.

For non-elite runners, the race provides a mass-participation environment in which personal goals can range from completing the distance to improving a personal best.

Tournament format & competition structure

The main event is a 21.097-kilometre road race, equivalent to the standard half-marathon distance. Participants follow the official point-to-point course from the 25 de Abril Bridge toward the finish at Jerónimos Monastery.

The event operates with a maximum field of 20,000 half-marathon runners. Participants must be at least 18 years old on race day, and entries are personal and non-transferable under the 2027 regulations.

The race has a three-hour time limit. Once that period has elapsed, road traffic arrangements can be restored and remaining runners may be required to move to sidewalks according to the event regulations.

The race also forms part of the SuperHalfs series. Completing Lisbon can therefore contribute toward a runner’s SuperHalfs journey alongside the other participating half marathons.

Match/event times

The official 2027 starting time for the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon is 9:30 AM on Sunday, 7 March 2027.

Runners should arrive at the start area well before the gun. The organization directs participants to use Fertagus trains and leave at Pragal station to reach the bridge starting area.

The three-hour completion limit means the official race window extends to approximately 12:30 PM, assuming the published 9:30 AM start. The regulations emphasize that the time limit is important because normal traffic needs to resume after the race.

Ticket types

The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon is a participation-based road race, so the main purchase is a runner’s race entry rather than a conventional spectator ticket.

The 2027 registration process uses a ballot. Applying for the ballot itself is free, while runners who are selected must complete registration and payment to secure their place.

The participation package includes:

• Personalized race bib with timing chip
• Official technical shirt
• Participant bag
• Timing and official race result
• Participation diploma
• Sports insurance
• Medical support
• Official race services and aid stations

Previous-edition pricing reference: The 2026 registration structure is reported as having three half-marathon price levels of $40, $63 and $80, based on €35, €55 and €70 respectively and converted at approximately $1.14 per euro. The exact 2027 entry price should be confirmed through the official registration process because the organizer has not published a final 2027 fee in the available official material.

Ticket release phases

The 2027 race has used a ballot system rather than simply releasing all places for immediate purchase.

Ballot application phase: Applications opened on 23 April 2026 and closed on 19 May 2026. Applying during this period was free and there was no advantage to submitting at the beginning or end of the application window.

Random selection phase: After applications closed, the organizer conducted a random selection to determine which applicants could proceed to registration.

Registration and payment phase: Selected runners received instructions by email and were required to complete registration and payment within the specified deadline. Applicants who did not complete the process lost their allocated place.

SuperVoucher holders have a separate mechanism and do not need to enter the ballot if their voucher is valid for Lisbon.

VIP & hospitality options

The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon is primarily a mass-participation road race, and the official 2027 information does not currently publish a conventional VIP grandstand or hospitality ticket program.

The race experience instead centers on the runner’s participation package, Sport Expo, course support and finish-area services. The finish area includes meeting points, medical facilities, bathrooms, medal engraving and massage services.

For spectators, the most practical viewing opportunities are along accessible parts of the Lisbon and Belém route rather than the bridge start, because spectators are not allowed into the bridge starting area.

Any dedicated hospitality packages, premium experiences or sponsor-specific facilities should be checked through the official event website if they are announced for 2027.

Stadium & event rules

Participants must comply with the official race regulations and instructions from event officials, medical teams and public authorities.

Important rules include:

• Participants must be at least 18 years old on race day.
• The half marathon is limited to 20,000 runners.
• Entries are personal and non-transferable.
• Participants must complete the 21.097-kilometre course within the three-hour limit.
• Race bibs must be collected before race day.
• Participants must use the designated access arrangements for the bridge start.
• Spectators cannot enter the bridge starting area.
• Runners must follow the marked course and official race instructions.

The organization provides medical support along the course, while the official course information lists seven supply stations and additional medical and bathroom facilities.

How to get there

The most important transport consideration is the unusual starting location on the 25 de Abril Bridge.

Participants should travel to Pragal station using Fertagus trains and follow the event’s instructions for entering the start area. The organizer states that this is the required way to reach the bridge starting area from either side of the Tagus.

Fertagus transportation is free for participants when they present their race bib. The event’s official information also states that public transportation used to reach Fertagus stations is free for participants under the race-day arrangements.

Because the race involves extensive road closures and a bridge start, runners should avoid relying on private cars for the final approach. Arriving early by public transportation is the more practical option.

Public transport & parking

Public transportation is particularly important on race morning because of the bridge start and temporary road restrictions.

Participants should use the designated Fertagus train service to Pragal station for access to the starting area. The official event information specifically identifies this as the access method for the 25 de Abril Bridge start.

The finish area is around Belém, where public transportation connections include buses and trains. Official race information has also provided free use of Lisbon public transport for participants on race day under the event’s arrangements.

Parking directly around the start should not be treated as the primary transport option. The bridge access arrangements, road closures and large number of runners make driving to the start impractical. Visitors staying in central Lisbon can generally plan around rail, metro and bus connections and then walk from appropriate stations.

Best matches/events to attend

For a visitor interested in the full EDP Lisbon Half Marathon weekend, several parts of the program are worth considering.

EDP Lisbon Half Marathon: The main event is the centerpiece of the weekend, with the 21.097-kilometre course beginning on the 25 de Abril Bridge and finishing near the Jerónimos Monastery.

Sport Expo: The pre-race expo is useful for collecting the bib and race kit and experiencing the event atmosphere before race day. It operates from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on 4, 5 and 6 March.

Hyundai 7K: The shorter race takes place on Saturday and provides another opportunity to experience the Lisbon running weekend without undertaking the full half-marathon distance.

EDP New Generation: Families visiting with younger runners can consider this youth-focused event, which is designed for participants aged 6 to 16.

Previous year’s highlights

The 2026 edition continued the event’s established format, with the half marathon starting at 9:30 AM and a three-hour time limit. The official runner’s guide listed 19,000 participants for the 2026 race.

The 2026 weekend also included the Hyundai 7K, Mimosa Family Walk and EDP New Generation alongside the main half marathon.

The race has maintained its reputation for a fast, largely flat riverside course. The official event description highlights the unusual opportunity to begin on the 25 de Abril Bridge before running toward Lisbon’s historic center and Belém.

The 2025 edition was particularly notable for its strong demand. Organizers announced that the race reached its 20,000-runner capacity five months before the scheduled 9 March 2025 race, with 13,000 foreign participants representing 105 nationalities.

The 2025 program also included the Sport Expo, Hyundai 7K, Mimosa Family Walk and EDP New Generation before the Sunday half marathon.

Official tickets

For the 2027 EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, registration should be handled through the official Maratona Clube de Portugal event website. The organizer’s 2027 ballot regulations confirm that applications and subsequent registration are managed through the official race registration system.

Official EDP Lisbon Half Marathon 2027 event page (https://maratonaclubedeportugal.com/en/corrida-marco/edp-lisbon-half-marathon/)

The official event contact listed for the race is info@maratonaportugal.com. Participants should rely on the organizer for final registration status, entry fees, race instructions, transport arrangements and any changes to the course or schedule.