Lisbon Marathon

Lisbon, Portugal|Saturday, October 10, 2026|86 days away
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Weather

Climate Avg
TimeTempDew PtHumidityWindConditions
Start58.6 – 58.6°F56° OK91 – 91%2 mph NEPartly cloudy
8:00 AM57.8 – 57.8°F56° OK93 – 93%1 mph NEPartly cloudy
9:00 AM60.9 – 69.8°F57° OK64 – 89%4 mph EPartly cloudy
10:00 AM74.1 – 74.1°F57° OK55 – 55%5 mph EClear sky
11:00 AM77.7 – 77.7°F55° OK45 – 45%4 mph EClear sky
Finish81.9 – 81.9°F53° Nice36 – 36%2 mph EClear sky

Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 70 days.

Elevation Profile

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Course Stats

Net Elevation (uphill)
+85 ft
Distance
26.22 mi
Total Gain
+1,392 ft
Total Loss
-1,307 ft
Max Grade
19.7%
Altitude
66 ft

Mile Splits

MileGrade
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

50/100Challenging
The Lisbon Marathon profile costs 2:26 vs a flat course at 4:00-marathon pace. Ranked #2 of 38 marathon courses see the full rankings.

Race-Day Weather History

Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 8 years: median 62°F with a 57°F dew point and 6 mph wind. 8 of 8 years were warm enough to slow race pace.

YearTempDew PtWindRainSky
202567°F50°F8 mphClear
202460°F57°F2 mphPartly cloudy
202369°F56°F5 mphClear
202262°F59°F4 mph0.1"Rain
202164°F57°F5 mphPartly cloudy
202062°F59°F9 mphPartly cloudy
201962°F53°F11 mphClear
201662°F58°F6 mphPartly 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 next Lisbon Marathon is on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

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 8 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 62°F with a 57°F dew point and 6 mph wind. 8 of 8 years were warm enough to slow race pace.