Lisbon Half Marathon Race Prep

EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa: a flat point-to-point course in Lisbon. Pacing by section, fueling, and race-day tips.

Use TrainPace to plan a simple, repeatable strategy for Lisbon Half Marathon: pacing targets, fueling basics, and course/elevation awareness.

Pace calculator: training zones + race pace
Fuel planner: carbs/hour + gel timing
Elevation analysis: hills, grades, and difficulty

How to prepare for Lisbon Half Marathon

Plan pacing, fueling, and course strategy for Lisbon Half Marathon using free calculators and GPX elevation analysis.

Pick a realistic goal time: Use a recent race result or time trial to set a starting point.
Set training paces: Calculate easy, tempo, threshold, and interval paces for your training block.
Build a fueling plan: Estimate carbs/hour and gel timing that you can practice in long runs.
Review course elevation: Upload a GPX to spot key climbs and decide where to adjust effort.

EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa course guide

The EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa (Lisbon Half Marathon) is a World Athletics Elite Label race that the organisers call one of the fastest half marathons in the world. The main race starts on the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge and finishes at the Jerónimos Monastery. After the bridge the course is wide and flat along the Tagus.

EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa at a glance
Fact	Value
Location	Lisbon, Portugal
Distance	21.1 km (half marathon)
Usually held	March
Course	flat, point-to-point
Official site	https://maratonaclubedeportugal.com/corrida-marco/edp-meia-maratona-de-lisboa/

Course highlights

Start on the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge
Run east along the Tagus toward the city centre
Docks and historic buildings along the river
Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery
Finish at the Jerónimos Monastery

EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa pacing strategy

After the opening bridge, Wikipedia describes the course as wide and flat. Start without rushing the bridge, then hold an even pace along the river. Check the current map, since the course has changed over the years.

Pacing by course section
Section	Terrain	Advice
km 0–3	Ponte 25 de Abril bridge, then onto the riverside road	Run at goal pace or slightly slower, and use the crowd rather than surging.
km 3–17	Wide, flat roads by the river and docks	Hold an even pace and keep the effort steady.
km 17–21.1	Flat road past Belém Tower to the Jerónimos Monastery	Speed up over the last 2 km if you have energy.

Fueling notes

No aid-station positions were found on the pages we checked. Check the current race guide and carry your own gels.

Race-day tips

Pick up your bib on the Thursday, Friday or Saturday; there is no bib pick-up on race day
Arrive early for the 9:30 start on the bridge
Check the race map, as the course has changed over the years
Dress for a cool March start by the river

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lisbon Half Marathon flat?

Mostly yes. Wikipedia describes the course as wide and flat after the start on the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge. We found no official climb figure.

Where does the Lisbon Half Marathon start and finish?

The main race starts on the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge and finishes at the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém.

When is the Lisbon Half Marathon held?

It is held on a Sunday in March, with a 9:30 start.

Facts checked 2026-10 against the sources below. Race details change from year to year — confirm with the official site before race day.

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