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
11–18°C
mixed conditions
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.
Registration opens
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Registration closes
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Current price
~€60 (2025)
Status checked
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Run with locals
An easy run with a local club the day before the race — the best way to shake out the legs and meet the city.
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
Pregar
A 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.
Airports
OPO · 20 min
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.
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