This event has been rescheduled from 08 Nov 2020
Join EDP Porto Marathon 2021
The EDP Porto Marathon is one of the most iconic events in Portugal, hosting thousands of runners from around the world.
This annual long-distance running event, held since 2004, usually in November, combines seaside and riverside, flat and fast course, passing three neighboring cities, Porto, Matosinhos and V. N. Gaia. EDP Porto Marathon course shows the best of this region, through an amazing landscape and crossing the historic beautiful center – Ribeira do Porto, D. Luís Bridge and the famous wine cellars of Porto. Porto wine is a fortified wine produced exclusively in the Douro Demarcated Region.
Last edition, more than 6.000 athletes from 69 different countries participated in this classic 42.195m race, turning it into the largest marathon in Portugal.
Alongside the Full Marathon, there is also a Family Race of 15 km and a Fun Race of 6 km, with a participation of over 15.000 runners.
We are pleased to invite you all to visit Porto, one of the oldest European destinations, proclaimed a World Heritage by Unesco in 1996 and elected three times as the Best European Destination in 2012, 2014, and 2017.
Come run the EDP Porto Marathon and enjoy this amazing city!
Course profile
Route map
directions_runStart Address: R. Particular Nº 1 Castelo do Queijo 1ª, 4100-379 Porto, Portugal
flagFinish Address: Estrada da Circunvalação Entrada, 4100-078 Matosinhos, Portugal
Register
Registration closes on 03 November (143 days left)
Early bird discount until 01 October, 2021
selected tickets
Total
You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get a full refund if you change your mind.
We accept
Included in the fee
- Bib number
- T-shirt
- Finisher shirt (42 km only)
- Medical assistance throughout the course
- Digital Diploma (42 km and 15 km)
- Medals for all participants
- Refreshments
- Free massage
T-shirt sizes will be distributed according to the requests made at the counter, at the time of collection of the kit. T-shirt size stock is subject to availability.
Practicalities
After Race Services
At the end of the race, athletes can enjoy the showers available within the Parque da Cidade, Porto. and a recovery point with free massage for
Age Limit
20 years old on race day (marathon), 18 years old (15K)
Aid Stations
Water every 5km. From 20km onwards Powerade and fruit every 5km.
Award Medals
Medals for all participants (42 km, 15 km and 6 km). You can engrave your medal with your name and chip time.
Equipment Storage
Changing tents and bag storage available near the finish area. All bags must be identified with a race number.
Maximum Time
6 hours (marathon), 3 hours (15K), 2 hours (6K)
Timing
For runners who aim for a specfic time, Porto Marathon is offering you the chance to stick with the pace of an experienced runner. These pacemakers will run with an easily visible baloon attached to them and they will run the marathon to their defined finish time. 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15 and 4:30.
Location
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
Change requests will be accepted within the Porto Marathon program (42k, 15k, 6k) until October 7th, with no reimbursement by the organization if the entry to be changed is more expensive than the entry on the intended event. . If the proof is higher than the previous registration, the participant will be asked for the difference between the registration price at the date of this request and the amount paid.
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
Centro de Congressos da Alfandega do Porto – November 5th and 6th from 10am to 7pm. These are the only times you can collect your kit.
Can I transfer my entry to someone else?
Applications to transfer the registration to third party runner will be accepted until October 7th and are subject to payment of an administrative fee of € 5. The request must be made by email to [email protected], using the same email address as the login.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
