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EDP Porto Marathon
8 November 2026 · Porto, Portugal
scenic
The Porto Marathon connects the river and the ocean: from the Ribeira waterfront across the Dom Luís I Bridge into Vila Nova de Gaia, past the port wine cellars, and onward along the coast toward Matosinhos. There are suspiciously many finish arches here — runners' reviews complain about "false finishes" that confuse the final stretch. Afterward, though: pancakes, pears, peach nectar, and beer by the water, plus the nearby Lello bookstore, one of the most beautiful in the world.
Course records
Men
2:08:58
2021 · Zablon Chumba
Women
2:26:58
2017 · Monica Jepkoech
Weather in November
Early November brings 11–18°C, rain isn't rare (November is one of Porto's wettest months), though sunny, humid days happen too.
Starter pack 2025
- Technical bib with timing chip
- Joma finisher hoodie
- Finisher medal (on-site engraving, extra)
The limited-edition Joma R-5000 "Porto Edition" shoe, printed with the Dom Luís I Bridge, is sold separately and isn't part of the starter kit.
Pacers & bib pickup
3:003:153:303:454:004:154:304:45
Bib pickup
Centro de Congressos da Alfândega do Porto
day before the race only
The expo runs two days before the race — passport and registration confirmation required.
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Ribeira waterfront — A UNESCO site by the start.
Livraria Lello bookshop — One of the most beautiful in the world, ticketed entry.
30 minutes
Matosinhos Beach — Seafood restaurants and the ocean.
Foz do Douro — The Castelo do Queijo fortress and promenade.
2 hours
Douro Valley — The wine region, river cruises and tastings.
Braga and Guimarães — The Bom Jesus sanctuary and the medieval town where Portugal was born.
Dinner before the race
PregarA cozy spot recommended by one runner-blogger — a personal pick, not an established tradition; no data on reservations.
After the finish
Water, bananas, pancakes, peach nectar, cereal bars, pears, beer, and protein drinks at the finish.
Reviews
Jessie Benson (The Right Fits)2022
Way too many finish arches — the false finishes were confusing. But this was my 40th marathon, and Porto turned out beautiful, especially the Lello bookstore.
Kylie Coleman (review comment)2022
I completely agree about the false finishes — way too many arches. The course is mostly flat, out-and-back under the bridges, with a few cobblestone sections.
Registration open
42.195