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Europe Marathon Aveiro

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Europe Marathon Aveiro race photo
Europe Marathon Aveiro race photo
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Europe Marathon Aveiro · YouTube thumbnailMARATONA DA EUROPA AVEIRO 2025 | Mário Costa · YouTubeUm soldado corre na Maratona da Europa - Aveiro 2026 · YouTube
Race date in 202 days
Apr 25, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Aveiro · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
2027Date Apr 25, 2027 · Entry ~ Apr 22, 2027
2026Date Apr 26, 2026 · Start 08:00
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Europe Marathon Aveiro — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The European marathon around the canals and estuary of Aveiro, Portugal, starts the full marathon at 8:00 a.m. on April 25, 2027.

A Canal Challenge, combining the 10K the day before with the marathon, is also available.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Europe Marathon Aveiro runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

2 race reports
Nuno CabeçaRan in 2025 · Finish time 3:34
“It's a good marathon with a good course, so I might come back someday.”

The runner felt strong on Aveiro Europe Marathon's mostly flat course in sunshine. After 32km, they followed their body rather than their watch to finish in 3 hours 34 minutes, appreciating the closing cheers and varied refreshments.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Mas é uma boa maratona, um bom percurso e poderei voltar uma dia.

Read the original on A Vida a Correr
Last-Target-6831Ran in 2024 · Finish time 2:58:16

The runner completed their first full marathon at the 2024 Aveiro European Marathon in 2:58:16. Muscle cramps from the 29K mark forced them to ease off the pace, and they described the emotion of finishing their first marathon at the line.

Their race in brief

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Europe Marathon Aveiro — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Europe Marathon Aveiro course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

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The Aveiro European Marathon, launched in 2019, is a Portuguese road race awarded a World Athletics Road Race Label.

The organizers highlight the canals, Art Nouveau architecture and estuary scenery as defining features of the course.

The 42K is described as a relatively flat course, but official pages list different elevation gains, so no elevation figure is stated as definitive.

In 2027, the 10K starts at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, while the marathon, half marathon and walk start at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 25.

The Canal Challenge consists of running the Saturday 10K followed by the Sunday 21K or 42K.

Check the official information for each event’s course and eligibility requirements.

Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (57°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

marathon · half_marathon · 10K

Medical support

Aid stations

marathon · half_marathon · 10K

Finisher medal

marathon · half_marathon · 10K

Bag drop

marathon · half_marathon · 10K

Where and when to collect your Europe Marathon Aveiro race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

2027-04-23 10:00–20:00; 04-24 10:00–19:00; 04-25 06:00–07:00

Expo Maratona, Aveiro

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Packet Pickup will be held at the race office of Expo Marathon.

Have your registration confirmation and photo ID ready, and if possible, receive them by the day before the game.

As long as you pick it up before the game, someone else can pick it up for you with a registration confirmation.

Same-day pickup is only possible if the organizer gives permission in advance, and must be received by the registered participant.

Full marathon·half marathon·Short-distance participants can use the luggage storage service in the start and finish areas.

You must put a mark on the bag you are leaving to identify the participant, and you must have bib on you to show when you retrieve it.

Remove valuables, fragile items, and important documents from your storage bag.

Bib It will be helpful in the field if you write down your name, emergency contact information, and necessary medical information on the back.

Shower service is also planned, but the location and operating hours will be announced separately in the player information.

In full marathon and half marathon, supply is provided in the middle and final of course,

so please check the supply location appropriate for your event and then move to the starting area.

Times are local to Aveiro. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Europe Marathon Aveiro start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Swipe sideways to see more hotels.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

43 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Porto: 7 Bridges Cruise & Port Wine with Sunset Option

Sunset Cruise · ₩64,533

View on GetYourGuide

Porto & Gaia Walking Tour (Wine Tasting Option)

₩49,350

View on Klook

Porto Food Tour - Small-Group Immersive Experience

₩158,661

View on Klook

Porto: Douro Valley Wine Tasting (Including Lunch and Optional Hotel Pickup)

₩180,000

View on Klook

A Special Journey Across Porto, Gaia, and the Douro: Foz & Beyond

₩194,391

View on Klook

Porto Airport Premium Transfer with a Guide Introduction and Visits to Panoramic Viewpoints

₩32,276

View on GetYourGuide

Maia|Private airport pickup/drop-off service from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport

₩33,878

View on Klook

Monastery Fado Concert (Including Port Wine & Liqueur Tasting)

₩40,059

View on Klook

From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park Tour, Kayaking & Lunch

National Park · ₩179,236

View on GetYourGuide

Fátima & Coimbra Full-Day Tour from Porto

₩111,788

View on Klook

Santiago de Compostela Day Tour (From Porto)

₩121,560

View on Klook

Porto Livraria Lello & City Half-Day Small-Group Tour

₩99,976

View on Klook

Porto Private Treasure Hunt & Self-Guided Tour

₩11,674

View on Klook

Discover Porto from a New Perspective: Historic Sites & Douro River Views

₩23,138

View on Klook

Porto: 3-Hour Guided City Highlights Walking Tour

Light shakeout walking · ₩47,251

View on GetYourGuide

Porto Walking Tour (Optional: Fado Performance)

₩33,923

View on Klook

Porto Walking Tour, Livraria Lello, River Cruise & Cable Car

₩112,928

View on Klook

Total cost and budget for Europe Marathon Aveiro

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Europe Marathon Aveiro

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Aveiro runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Europe Marathon Aveiro

FAQ
When does Europe Marathon Aveiro 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, April 25, 2027 in Aveiro, Portugal.

How do I register for Europe Marathon Aveiro 2027?

Entry routes: General entry.

Registration is handled on the official website.

(From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Europe Marathon Aveiro 2027 offer?

Marathon. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Europe Marathon Aveiro 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2026 edition)

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