Lisbon Marathon

Frequently asked questions

Short answers computed from the directory's own data — the race date, the course profile and the climbing — with the sources for each given below.

When is the next Lisbon Marathon?

The next edition is listed for 10 October 2026. Race days move slightly from year to year, so confirm the date with the organizer before booking travel.

How hilly is the Lisbon Marathon course?

The directory classifies the course as 起伏, with about 189 m of total climbing across the 42.195 km. The figure is an estimate of climbing, not a survey measurement.

Is the Lisbon Marathon a fast course?

The directory flags it as a personal-best course, which is why it appears in the flattest-first sort: the climbing is modest for a city marathon. It is a course rating from this directory, not an official measurement.

Is the Lisbon Marathon a good first marathon?

The directory lists it as debut-friendly: the climbing is modest, and the field, the time limit and the organisation suit a first 42.195 km.

What World Athletics label does the Lisbon Marathon hold?

It holds the World Athletics 精英标牌. Labels are re-awarded each season, so check the current tier on the label calendar; the definition of what a label denotes is quoted in the sources below.

Sources for this page

What each source below is used for on this page, and where to check this race yourself.

• World Athletics — the label calendar and the road-race regulations. Used to check whether the race holds a World Athletics label, and its elite competition details.
• AIMS — the international course-measurement standard behind the 42.195 km distance, and the AIMS race calendar.
• The organizer's own publications — course maps, race handbooks and published results. The date, course character and climbing on this page are compiled from them and re-checked each season.

“A World Athletics Label denotes a full application of the Competition and Technical Rules in, at a minimum, the elite component of the competition. Labels also denote superior standards in event organisation, safety and runner experience, support from public authorities to the event and a financial commitment to anti-doping.”