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Porto's biggest race day sends 15,000+ runners along the Douro and the Atlantic coast
PortoSun, Nov 8, 2026 · 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Overview
The EDP Porto Marathon, a major international road race finishing near the Parque da Cidade.
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The EDP Porto Marathon returns Sunday, November 8, 2026, with a start time of 8:00am and three distances: the full marathon (42.195km), the EDP 10K, and the Mimosa APO 6K mini marathon/walking event — there's no half-marathon option. The course is a flat, fast route tracing Porto's Atlantic coastline and the mouth of the Douro River, taking in views of the historic Ribeira waterfront as it passes through Porto, Matosinhos and Vila Nova de Gaia.
More than 15,000 participants typically take part across the three distances, making it one of Portugal's biggest single-day sporting events. Kit collection runs the two days before the race (November 6–7) at the Alfândega Porto Congress Centre, and registration for 2026 is open now via maratonadoporto.com, with earlier sign-up generally cheaper than late entry.
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Good to know
- EDP Porto Marathon: full marathon, 10K and 6K mini marathon, Sunday November 8, 2026 — 8:00am start, flat coastal/riverside course through Porto, Matosinhos and Gaia.
- Getting there: the course runs through central Porto and along the waterfront; use Porto's metro/STCP buses to reach the start/finish area, as road closures affect car access on race day.
- Tickets: registration (not a ticket) via maratonadoporto.com — entry fees vary by distance and sign-up date, with earlier registration cheaper; a closing date applies a few weeks before race day.
- Rules: participants collect race kits at Alfândega Porto Congress Centre on November 6–7; arrive 30–45 minutes before your start time on race day.
- Accessibility: spectators can watch freely from the roadside route along the Douro and coast; check the official site for any accessible-runner categories.
- Best time to arrive: race-day roads close early around the start/finish — arrive well ahead of your wave, especially if driving, since parking near the route is limited.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Porto Marathon and what time does it start?
The EDP Porto Marathon 2026 runs Sunday November 8 with an 8am start — a flat coastal course through Porto, Matosinhos and Gaia for 15,000+ runners.
What date and time is the Porto Marathon?
Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 8:00am. Registration is open now at maratonadoporto.com.
What distances are offered?
The full marathon (42.195km), the EDP 10K, and the Mimosa APO 6K mini marathon/walk — there is no half-marathon distance.
How do I register?
Online at maratonadoporto.com; entry fees vary by distance and sign-up date, with a registration deadline a few weeks before race day.
What's the route like?
A flat, fast course along Porto's Atlantic coast and the Douro River, passing through Matosinhos, the Ribeira waterfront and Vila Nova de Gaia.
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