The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.


The city you want to run becomes your next trip.


THE DREAM
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.
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.
Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
“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
Mas é uma boa maratona, um bom percurso e poderei voltar uma dia.
Read the original on A Vida a CorrerThe 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.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.
YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
RACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
From the 2026 editionFull marathon 6 hours · half marathon 3 hours · 10K 1 hour 40 minutes
| Event | Start | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| 42K42.195km | 08:00 | 6h |
| 21K21.0975km | 08:00 | 3h |
| 10K10km | 08:00 | 1h 40m |
We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.
Cut-off
Full marathon 23km mark 12:10, 33km mark 13:30 Passing deadline
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.
marathon · half_marathon · 10K
marathon · half_marathon · 10K
marathon · half_marathon · 10K
marathon · half_marathon · 10K
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
You must show a receipt confirmation or photo ID.
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.
STAY A LITTLE
From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.
Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.
Hotel · 211m
View on Booking.comHotel · 241m
View on Booking.comHotel · 135m
View on Booking.comHotel · 129m
View on Booking.comHotel · 152m
View on Booking.comHotel · 123m
View on Booking.comAccommodation · 235m
View on Booking.comSwipe sideways to see more hotels.
Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.
€16
View on KlookCruise · €19
View on GetYourGuide€19
View on GetYourGuide€19
View on Klook€27
View on Klook€19
View on GetYourGuideSunset Cruise · €43
View on GetYourGuide€50
View on Klook€33
View on Klook€79
View on Klook€105
View on Klook€119
View on Klook€128
View on Klook€48
View on GetYourGuide€21
View on GetYourGuide€22
View on Klook€19
View on Klook€16
View on Klook€4
View on Klook€12
View on KlookMuseum · €19
View on GetYourGuide€11
View on Klook€26
View on Klook€52
View on GetYourGuide€91
View on GetYourGuide€47
View on Klook€47
View on Klook€74
View on Klook€47
View on GetYourGuideNational Park · €118
View on GetYourGuide€74
View on Klook€60
View on Klook€80
View on Klook€66
View on Klook€31
View on Klook€8
View on Klook€15
View on Klook€32
View on Klook€66
View on KlookLight shakeout walking · €31
View on GetYourGuide€22
View on Klook€26
View on Klook€75
View on KlookOnce saved, you can open this page without an internet connection
Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post
It takes place on Sun, April 25, 2027 in Aveiro, Portugal.
Entry routes: General entry. Registration is handled on the official website.
The main event costs €65.
Full marathon 6 hours · half marathon 3 hours · 10K 1 hour 40 minutes.
(From the 2026 edition)
Marathon. (From the 2026 edition)
The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2026 edition)
Full marathon 23km mark 12:10, 33km mark 13:30 Passing deadline.
(From the 2026 edition)