Weather
Actual| Time | Temp | Dew Pt | Humidity | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 60°F | 46° Ideal | 61% | 5 mph N | Partly cloudy |
| 8:00 AM | 60°F | 46° Ideal | 61% | 5 mph N | Partly cloudy |
| 9:00 AM | 63°F | 47° Ideal | 55% | 6 mph N | Partly cloudy |
| 10:00 AM | 67°F | 47° Ideal | 49% | 4 mph NE | Partly cloudy |
| 11:00 AM | 71°F | 46° Ideal | 42% | 5 mph NE | Partly cloudy |
| Finish | 74°F | 45° Ideal | 35% | 5 mph NE | Clear sky |
Elevation Profile
Course Stats
Mile Splits
| Mile | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | -0.4% |
| 2 | +0.4% |
| 3 | +0.2% |
| 4 | -0.4% |
| 5 | +0.3% |
| 6 | -0.1% |
| 7 | +1.5% |
| 8 | -0.8% |
| 9 | +0.7% |
| 10 | -1.7% |
| 11 | +1.0% |
| 12 | -1.1% |
| 13 | -0.4% |
| 14 | +0.0% |
| 15 | +0.0% |
| 16 | +0.1% |
| 17 | +0.0% |
| 18 | +0.0% |
| 19 | -0.3% |
| 20 | +0.6% |
| 21 | +1.3% |
| 22 | -1.5% |
| 23 | -0.6% |
| 24 | +3.9% |
| 25 | -3.0% |
| 26 | +3.6% |
| 27 | -7.4% |
RM Difficulty Index
Race-Day Weather History
Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 10 years: median 63°F with a 57°F dew point and 6 mph wind. 9 of 10 years were warm enough to slow race pace.
| Year | Temp | Dew Pt | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67°F | 50°F | 8 mph | — | Clear |
| 2024 | 60°F | 57°F | 2 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2023 | 69°F | 56°F | 5 mph | — | Clear |
| 2022 | 62°F | 59°F | 4 mph | 0.1" | Rain |
| 2021 | 64°F | 57°F | 5 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2020 | 62°F | 59°F | 9 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2019 | 62°F | 53°F | 11 mph | — | Clear |
| 2018 | 63°F | 59°F | 7 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2017 | 65°F | 41°F | 2 mph | — | Clear |
| 2016 | 62°F | 58°F | 6 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
Morning conditions (race window) on the Lisbon Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.
Lisbon Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan
The Lisbon Marathon is a point-to-point course running east along the coast and the Tagus River from Carcavelos to the iconic Praca do Comercio in central Lisbon. The route passes through Estoril, Oeiras, and Belem. Total gain is about 106 meters with a slight net downhill.
October in Lisbon is warm compared to most fall marathons. Our splits account for the coastal terrain and the warmer conditions that can catch European runners off guard.
Lisbon Marathon FAQ
When is the next Lisbon Marathon?›
The most recent Lisbon Marathon ran on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The next edition's date hasn't been announced yet.
How long is the Lisbon Marathon?›
The Lisbon Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in Lisbon, Portugal.
How much elevation gain does the Lisbon Marathon have?›
The Lisbon Marathon has about 1,392 ft (424 m) of climbing and 1,307 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 19.7%.
Is the Lisbon Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?›
The Lisbon Marathon finishes 85 ft (26 m) higher than it starts and climbs 1,392 ft in total.
How hard is the Lisbon Marathon?›
Runner's Math scores the Lisbon Marathon 50/100 (Challenging) — #2 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 2:26 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.
What's the weather usually like at the Lisbon Marathon?›
Over the past 10 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 63°F with a 57°F dew point and 6 mph wind. 9 of 10 years were warm enough to slow race pace.