Portugal · Road running
Portugal road half marathons
Compare Lisbon and Porto half marathons, with course previews, entry guidance, published dates and practical runner information. Check the correct edition before arranging travel. Lisbon's conflicting official start times are shown together as TBC, and older Porto route and timetable details are labelled by year.
2 race guides · 21.0975 km / 13.1 miles · Dates through 2027
Upcoming half marathon dates
Find road half marathons taking place between now and the end of 2027. Compare the location and approximate field, then open a race guide for entry options, course maps and previous results. Runner numbers refer to the year shown; Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available.
| Date | Half marathon | City / location | Metropolitan area | Approximate field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDP Lisbon Half Marathon | Lisbon | Lisbon metropolitan area | Unknown | |
| Hyundai Porto Half Marathon | Porto | Porto metropolitan area | Unknown |
Choosing a road half marathon in Portugal
Compare the route, entry requirements and recent field before choosing your 13.1 miles. Use the location directory below to narrow the journey, then open a race guide for the organiser’s course map and race-day instructions.
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Lisbon, Lisbon metropolitan area
EDP Lisbon Half Marathon
The mass race starts on the 25 de Abril Bridge from the Almada side and finishes at Praça do Império in Belém. The regulations provide a separate elite start at Cruz Quebrada. Use the correct route and access information for your category when planning a paced effort or spectator meeting point.
Course: Bridge and city road course; separate elite start
Entry routes: Official entry information · Elite application
EDP Lisbon Half Marathon guidePorto, Porto metropolitan area
Hyundai Porto Half Marathon
The 2026 course started and finished on Avenida de Dom Carlos I at Foz. It followed the coast and the Douro waterfront, crossed Luís I Bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia, and returned across the bridge towards Foz. The exact 2027 course remains to be confirmed.
Course: Waterfront road course with bridge crossings; 2027 route TBC
Entry routes: 2027 official entry announcements
Hyundai Porto Half Marathon guideCommon questions
Which road half marathons are included in this Portugal guide?
This AthRecs guide includes 2 road half marathons in Portugal, including EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, Hyundai Porto Half Marathon. Open a race guide for its course, entry options, dates and previous results.
When are the next road half marathons in Portugal?
The next confirmed dates in this guide are EDP Lisbon Half Marathon on 7 Mar 2027; Hyundai Porto Half Marathon on 19 Sept 2027. All dates are local to the race.
How do I enter a road half marathon in Portugal?
Open an individual race guide to compare its entry methods and eligibility rules. Follow the official entry links for registration windows, qualifying requirements, fees and available places.
How can I compare road half marathon courses in Portugal?
Use the course summaries to compare terrain, surface and start-to-finish arrangements, then open the individual guide for official maps. A net-downhill course is not necessarily flat, and a road race may include paved paths or a track finish. Check the receiving event’s rules if you need a qualifying time.
Are the approximate fields the number of people who entered?
Each figure states its basis and year. Entrants, starters and finishers are different counts; a previous finishing field is a guide to scale, not an entry total or a guaranteed future field. Figures are approximate, and Unknown means a reliable estimate is not available. They are not multi-year averages unless explicitly described that way.
Where can I find past race and category results?
Each race guide links to the organiser or timing provider’s published records. Choose the correct distance and edition, and read the coverage notes: some archives contain winners only, provisional classifications or results that need further searching.