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Hyundai Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Lisbon
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Race date in 2 days: Oct 11, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Lisbon · 21.1km
Entry fee: €35From the 2025 edition
Status: ClosedSee how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Start line is located on the Vasco da Gama Bridge, next to Portico No. 1.

The 21 km course heads from the northern part of the city into central Lisbon, with finish at Praça do Comércio.

The organisers describe course as passing historic landmarks and riverside views.

The EDP 8K also starts from the same bridge on the same day.

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.

Stories from those who ran it first.

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

Race reports: 2

IsaRan in 2012 · Finish time 2:32:39

“I said I wasn’t going to stop.”

Isa drew strength from two companions’ stories and encouragement on a first attempt at Lisbon’s half marathon, starting on the Vasco da Gama Bridge. Despite late fatigue, Isa ran without stopping or walking and crossed finish hand in hand with them in 2 hours 32 minutes 39 seconds.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Eu disse que não ia parar.

Read the original on Um dia descobri que adoro correr

Tiago RibeiroRan in 2011 · Finish time 2:08

“I finished in 2 hours 8 minutes while controlling my pace. I ran with a family member who had come from Finland to take part.”

Tiago Ribeiro attempted a first half marathon at Lisbon’s Meia Maratona de Portugal. After a family member running alongside fell behind with cramps at 7km, Ribeiro kept going with companions’ encouragement and finished in 2 hours 8 minutes.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Fiz 02h08, em ritmo controlado, estive na companhia do meu cunhado que tinha vindo da Finlândia e participou nesta prova.

Read the original on Run 4 Fun

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.

Lisboa Hyundai Half Marathon 2025 (里斯本半程馬拉松2025)

Patrick Wun Photography

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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 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 2025 edition

Next edition entry

Entry dates for the next edition haven't been announced yet

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 21.1km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 9:20

Time limit3 hours

The Hyundai half marathon finish time limit is 3 hours. The time limit runs from the moment the last runner crosses the start line.

The start time and cut-off follow the official announcement (checked 2026-08) — re-check on the official page before entering.

Event	Start	Time limit
Half21.0975km	09:20	3h

START

Northbound start line on the Vasco da Gama Bridge, next to Portico No.1

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Praça do Comércio, Lisbon

Finish · Google Maps

Original course map · running-portugal.com

Runners start · local time — The race starts at 9:20 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, on the Vasco da Gama Bridge.

Start line is located on the Vasco da Gama Bridge.

Runners set off from this bridge over the Tagus and head towards central Lisbon.

Finish finishes at Praça do Comércio, the same location where the EDP Lisbon Marathon finishes the previous day.

The organisers describe the route as running through the centre of Lisbon.

At the same time, the non-competitive EDP 8K also takes place from the same start area.

The marathon is held on October 10, while the half marathon marathon and 8K start together at 9:20 a.m. the following day,

October 11, as part of the weekend race programme.

Typical race-season temperature: around 19°C (65°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Half Marathon

Pacers

Half Marathon

Medical support

Half Marathon

Restrooms

Half Marathon

Water stations

Aid stations

Half Marathon

Finisher medal

Half Marathon

Event T-shirt

Half Marathon

Finisher certificate

Start shuttle

Half Marathon

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Pick up your bib at the expo

You must bring a photo ID and bib confirmation.
Wednesday, October 7–Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Centro de Congressos de Lisboa (CCL), Alcântara, Lisbon

Google Maps Directions

Free public transit

Half Marathon

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startGare do Oriente…
Free public transitHalf Marathon
IC cardTap your contactless bank card or phone straight on the metro turnstiles and Carris validators — it's the simplest option for a short visit, though it costs slightly more per ride than the local Navegante card. Where to buy
Getting to the finishTerreiro do Paço (Metro Blue Line) · Cais do Sodré (Metro + CP Cascais line + river ferries), both walking distance to the finish

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Gare do Oriente (multi-modal hub: Lisbon Metro Red Line + CP mainline trains — Sintra, Cascais, Azambuja and Sado lines)

Start area on Avenida D. João II, between Gare do Oriente and the Vasco da Gama shopping centre (Parque das Nações), before the course crosses the Vasco da Gama Bridge.

Race bibs are valid as free public-transport tickets on race day (Metro, Carris buses, CP trains, TST buses). Free organiser shuttle buses from Gare do Oriente run 06:00-08:00 (last departure 08:00) to the actual start line.

Start line can only be reached by the organizer's free bus (departing from Avenida D. João II between Gare do Oriente and Vasco da Gama Shopping Center).

Map

Getting to the finish

Terreiro do Paço (Metro Blue Line) / Cais do Sodré (Metro + CP Cascais line + river ferries), both walking distance to the finish

Finishes at Praça do Comércio downtown, shared with marathon finishers. Bib remains valid as free transit ticket for the rest of race day.

Map

Start shuttle

Free organiser shuttle buses from Gare do Oriente to the start line, running 06:00-08:00 (last bus 08:00).

IC card

Navegante (Viva Viagem) card

Green vending machines at any Metro station (card costs €0.50, then load with Zapping credit or a pass) Works directly at the gates

Alternative: 24-hour unlimited pass (loaded onto Navegante card) ~€7.00 (city network only; ~€11.00 if including Sintra/Cascais suburban trains) — Worth it if you'll take 4+ rides in a day, since Zapping/pay-as-you-go on the card (€1.72/ride) is cheaper per-ride than contactless bank card tap (€1.92/ride). Contactless bank card tap works at metro gates and on some buses/trams, charging the full single-ride fare each time with no cap.

The Navegante card is cheaper per ride and required if you want the 24h unlimited pass. Accepted contactless cards: Visa, VPay, Electron, Mastercard.

Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

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.

The race starts at 9:20am from the Vasco da Gama Bridge.

Since this is later than the EDP Lisbon Marathon the previous day, which starts at 8am, runners begin in warmer conditions.

In October, Lisbon's average daytime high is around 23°C, with lows of 12~13°C.

The Mediterranean climate brings many dry days, but temperatures have exceeded 30°C during the day, so plan your hydration for the late-morning start.

This half marathon marathon, together with the EDP Lisbon Marathon, is regarded as a course that has held International Association of Athletics Federations —

now World Athletics — Gold Standard certification.

The non-competitive EDP 8K also starts from the same location at the same time.

Times are local to Lisbon. 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.

Eurostars Universal Lisboa

Hotel · 2.5km

8.7/10(4591)

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In-Home Massage in Lisbon

Relaxing massage at your accommodation · ₩144,953

View on GetYourGuide

Lisbon: Baixa food and wine walking tour

₩108,702

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Lisbon: Tagus River Cruise with Welcome Drink

₩24,223

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Parque national lisbon

Accommodation · 1.3km

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Lisbon: New Year's Cruise with DJ and Fireworks Show

₩121,036

View on GetYourGuide

Lisbon: Baixa district food tour with dinner and drinks

₩111,697

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Hotels that make race morning easyHotels to rest in right after the finish

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

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

Near the startNear the finish

The start and finish are 9.5km apart.

Eurostars Universal Lisboa

Hotel · 2.5km

8.7/10(4591)

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Parque national lisbon

Accommodation · 1.3km

View on Booking.com

Vincci Baixa

Hotel · 176m

8.7/10(2625)

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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

RECOVERY & SPA1SIT-DOWN TOURS3LOCAL TRANSIT7FAMILY PASS7TRAIL & OUTDOOR7CITY TOURS4EASY WALKING7

In-Home Massage in Lisbon

Relaxing massage at your accommodation · ₩144,953

View on GetYourGuide

Lisbon: New Year's Cruise with DJ and Fireworks Show

₩121,036

View on GetYourGuide

Enjoy a Live Fado Show in Lisbon with a Complimentary Drink

₩51,283

Hyundai Half Marathon

About Hyundai Half Marathon — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run