Lisbon Marathon
Lisbon Marathon race day weather
Warm finish, moderate winds ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 56°F at the start to 72°F by late morning. With winds peaking at 9 mph from the NE, expect moderate crosswinds in the first segment and headwinds in select miles. As temperatures climb, it's crucial to adjust pacing and hydrate frequently, especially during the warmer stretch from miles 16 to 23.
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Lisbon Marathon route and elevation
The Lisbon Marathon course has about 522 ft (159 m) of climbing and 529 ft (161 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is flatter than 51% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 7, with 94 ft (29 m) of climbing and a 1.4% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 6 to 6.3: climbs about 85 ft (26 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:30:50 here (50 seconds slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:01 here (1 minute slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:31 here (1 minute slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 ft | 32 ft | 7:53 | 9:01 | 10:09 |
| 2 | 30 ft | 19 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| 3 | 33 ft | 10 ft | 8:10 | 9:20 | 10:30 |
| 4 | 37 ft | 21 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 5 | 40 ft | 58 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 6 | 18 ft | 37 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:09 |
| 7 | 94 ft | 22 ft | 8:35 | 9:48 | 11:03 |
| 8 | 5 ft | 81 ft | 7:42 | 8:48 | 9:53 |
| 9 | 32 ft | 27 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 10 | 36 ft | 32 ft | 8:00 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 11 | 47 ft | 23 ft | 8:11 | 9:21 | 10:31 |
| 12 | 16 ft | 34 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 13 | 17 ft | 29 ft | 7:56 | 9:03 | 10:12 |
| 14 | 21 ft | 38 ft | 7:54 | 9:03 | 10:10 |
| 15 | 25 ft | 7 ft | 8:08 | 9:17 | 10:26 |
| 16 | 26 ft | 25 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 17 | 3 ft | 35 ft | 7:51 | 8:58 | 10:06 |
| 18 | 19 ft | 13 ft | 8:01 | 9:11 | 10:19 |
| 19 | 20 ft | 18 ft | 8:00 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 20 | 10 ft | 9 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 21 | 4 ft | 5 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 22 | 2 ft | 7 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 23 | 8 ft | 1 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:19 |
| 24 | 12 ft | 11 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 25 | 7 ft | 6 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 26 | 22 ft | 16 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| Last 0.2 | 12 ft | 0 ft | 1:51 | 2:07 | 2:23 |
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About the Lisbon Marathon
The Lisbon Marathon runs each October from Carcavelos to Praca do Comercio in central Lisbon, covering the full 42.195 kilometers along the Atlantic coast and the Tagus riverfront. The course passes through Oeiras before finishing in the historic city center, and it holds World Athletics Elite Label status. Starting with the 2025 edition the race moved to a Saturday, with a half marathon and an 8K run the following day as part of the same race weekend. The men's course record is 2:05:45, set by Andualem Shiferaw in 2022.
