Get ready for an exciting running season in Portugal in 2025 through some of the most stunning landscapes and historic cities. Runners will have the opportunity to explore the country’s diverse scenery while challenging themselves in some of the toughest races in Europe. This comprehensive guide takes you through a year of running adventures that showcase Portugal’s natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and passionate racing community.
Seasoned marathon runners seeking a personal best, casual joggers looking to take in Portugal’s gorgeous views, or passionate travelers wanting to take on a physical challenge while exploring a new country can all find the perfect event for them in the 2025 running calendar. Here is the list of running events that have been announced so far. We will update this calendar as we get new information.
1. Arena Shopping 3rd Torres Vedras Half Marathon
Location: Torres Vedras, Portugal
Date: 12 January 2025 (Sunday)
Distances: Half Marathon, 10 km, Walking – 1 km, 5 km
Celebrate the passion for running in the scenic Torres Vedras region, a short 45-minute drive from Lisbon. This event invites athletes to take on the 21 km half marathon, opt for the 10 km race, or participate with family in the 5 km walk. Immerse yourself in this beautiful town dotted with rolling hills, ancient archaeological sites, fortresses, and medieval monasteries.
2. Funchal Marathon
Location: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal
Date: 19 January 2025 (Sunday)
Event Size: 1,000–4,999 participants
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, Mini Marathon
Madeira Island comes alive with athletic energy in this international running spectacle! Organized by the Madeira Athletics Association, the event offers three distinct races: a full Marathon starting at 7:00, a Mini Marathon at 8:30, and a Half Marathon at 9:00. With a participant range of 1,000 to 4,999 runners, the flat course promises a scenic and competitive experience that welcomes athletes from every corner of the globe.
3. Corrida Fim da Europa
Location: Sintra, Portugal
Date: 26 January 2025 (Sunday)
Event Size: 1,000–4,999 participants
Distance: 17 km
A 17 km trail that defies expectations, this race through the Sintra-Cascais natural park is sure to be unforgettable. Prepare for a route that challenges even seasoned runners: beginning with 5 km of relentless climbing, featuring a grueling ascent at kilometer 10, and concluding with a 5 km descent. The ultimate reward? A finish line overlooking the ocean at Europe’s most western point. With 1,000 to 4,999 participants, this is less a race and more an epic journey.
4. Montepio Cascais Half Marathon
Location: Cascais, Portugal
Date: 8–9 February 2025 (Saturday–Sunday)
Distances: 1 km, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon
A runner’s paradise that caters to every skill level! From the inaugural Children’s Run to comprehensive race options of 1 km, 5 km, 10 km, and a full half marathon, this event transforms Cascais into a lively running festival. Participants will be treated to gorgeous vistas of village beaches and iconic landmarks, a picturesque exploration of Portugal’s coastal charm.
5. EDP Lisbon Half Marathon
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Date: 9 March 2025 (Sunday)
Event Size: 10,000–24,999 participants
Distances: 10 km, Half Marathon
Dubbed the world’s fastest half marathon, this iconic event attracts a staggering 10,000 to 24,999 participants annually. Runners will experience a truly unique route, starting on the legendary 25 de Abril Bridge and concluding at the historic Jerónimos Monastery. As part of the prestigious SuperHalfs international circuit, this race is a global celebration of athletic achievement and features 10 km and Half Marathon distances.
6. TRITON World Series – Portimão
Location: Portimão, Portugal
Date: 7–9 March 2025 (Friday–Sunday)
Distances: Swimming – 1,000 m, 2,000 m, 3,000 m; Cycling – 50 km, 100 km, 150 km; Running – 10 km, 20 km, 30 km
An extraordinary multisport extravaganza that pushes the boundaries of human endurance! This inaugural event in the TRITON World Series transforms Portimão into a proving ground for athletes across three intense days. Swimmers, cyclists, and runners will tackle multiple distances: swimming ranges from 1000 m to 3000 m, cycling covers 50 km to 150 km, and running options span 10 km to 30 km. Triathlon participants can choose from epic distances including a 122 km or 183 km total challenge.
7. Meia Maratona de Gaia
Location: Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Date: 23 March 2025 (Sunday)
Distances: Running – 10 km, Half Marathon; Walking – 5 km
At Meia Maratona de Gaia, you can run for a cause.The Atlantic Run Half Marathon offers runners a number of options: a half marathon, a 10 km, and or a 5 km solidarity walk supporting children with cancer. Certified by the Portuguese Athletics Federation, this event transforms Gaia, Porto, and the Atlantic coastline into a charity event you won’t soon forget!
8. Douro Verde Half Marathon
Location: Baião, Portugal
Date: 23 March 2025 (Sunday)
Distances: Running – Half Marathon, Walking – 10 km
Imagine a race that’s less about competition and more about communion with nature! This 21.1 km journey through Baião invites runners to explore a landscape of breathtaking natural beauty. Organized by the Ribadouro Nautical Club, EVENTSPORT, and PORTOCARGO Runners, the event offers a 10 km walking option for those seeking a more laidback option. Runners will wind through landscapes defined by Serra da Aboboreira, Serra do Marão, and the stunning rivers that wind through this hidden Portuguese paradise.
9. Meia Maratona Baía do Seixal
Location: Amora, Portugal
Date: 30 March 2025 (Sunday)
Distances: Running – 10 km, Half Marathon; Walking – 5 km
Participants can choose their challenge: the full 21.1 km Seixal Bay Half Marathon, a 10 km race, or a gentle 5 km walk/run. Set against the gorgeousf backdrop of Seixal and Amora’s bay, this event proves that every stride can be a step towards making a difference.
10. Renascença Fátima Half Marathon
Location: Fátima, Portugal
Date: 30 March 2025 (Sunday)
Distances: Running – Half Marathon; Walking – 7 km
Run through Portugal’s most important religious sites. The half marathon and 7 km walk wind through Fátima’s historic streets and offer runners a chance to explore a town famous for miracles. The spiritual energy may give you the fuel you need to power through the Half Marathon.
11. Backyard Ultra
Location: Proença-a-Nova, Portugal
Date: 26 April 2025 (Saturday)
Distance: 6.706 km loop (as many as possible)
An ultimate test of human resilience that goes far beyond traditional racing! Situated in Proença-a-Nova, this Horizontes Backyard Ultra challenges participants with a 6,706-meter circuit. Inspired by American ultrarunning legend Lazarus Lake, this event will require physical endurance, strategic intelligence, mental fortitude, and an almost superhuman ability to persist. Are you up for the challenge?
12. Maratona da Europa – Aveiro
Location: Aveiro, Portugal
Date: 27 April 2025 (Sunday)
Distances: Running – 10 km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon; Walking – 5 km
Welcome to a running celebration that transforms the “Venice of Portugal” into a global athletic stage! Runners can choose from multiple distances: a full marathon, a half marathon, a 10 km run, and a family-friendly 5 km walk. Since 2023, this race has been considered as an official World Athletics Race complete with the Road Race Label.
13. 24 Horas a Correr Mem Martins – Sintra
Location: Mem Martins, Portugal
Date: 10–11 May 2025 (Saturday–Sunday)
Distances: Full Marathon, 3 hrs, 12 hrs, 24 hrs
Welcome to an endurance challenge that redefines the limits of human potential! Hosted near Sintra by the Real Academia Sports Association, this event offers mind-bending duration challenges: 3-hour, 12-hour, and a full 24-hour running experience. Participants will circle the Parque do Algueirão, testing both their physical limits and mental resilience. If you’re looking for one of the the biggest running challenges of the year, this is it!
14. Meia Maratona do Douro Vinhateiro
Location: Peso da Régua, Portugal
Date: 25 May 2025 (Sunday)
Distances: Running – 6 km, Half Marathon; Walking – 6 km
A UNESCO World Heritage running experience that bills itself as the “most beautiful race in the world!” Choose between a half marathon and a 6 km run/walk through the Alto Douro Vinhateiro. Running events don’t get much more beautiful than this! Come and glide through Portuguese historic vineyards.
15. Hyundai Porto Half Marathon
Location: Porto, Portugal
Date: 14 September 2025 (Sunday)
Distances: 6 km, Half Marathon
Offering both a half marathon and a 6 km mini marathon, this event has attracted thousands of runners to run along Porto’s beautiful Douro River since 2007. The flat, fast route showcases Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia’s most spectacular sights, from the historic Ribeira do Porto to the iconic D. Luís Bridge.
16. EDP Porto Marathon
Location: Porto, Portugal
Date: 2 November 2025 (Sunday)
Event Size: 5,000–9,999 participants
Distances: 6 km, 12 km, Full Marathon
With event sizes ranging from 5,000 to 9,999 participants, runners can choose between 6 km, 12 km, and the full marathon. The course weaves through Porto, Matosinhos, and V. N. Gaia and offers a unique blend of seaside and riverside running that captures the magic of this UNESCO World Heritage city.
As you can see from this list of running events, Portugal offers a wealth of athletic experiences sure to make memories that will last far beyond the finish line – from the religious city of Fátima to the Douro vineyards and the Atlantic-kissed shores of Cascais. Walk a 5 km, challenge yourself to your first half marathon, or run for 24 hours through Sintra run. Everything is possible in Portugal.
