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Lisbon Eco Marathon

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Lisbon, Portugal
13 Apr, 2025 (Sun)
Event size: 1000 - 4999 participants

Trail running

12.8 km, 21.4 km, 42.195 km

Walking

8.1 km

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About the event

Discover the Lisbon Eco Marathon, an exceptional event that showcases the vibrant city of Lisbon by hosting a marathon entirely within its limits. Known for blending ecology, competition, and social solidarity, the marathon attracts international attention. Runners can choose from a variety of challenges, including the classic 42 km marathon, a 21 km half marathon, or a 12 km race, catering to athletes of all skill levels. The race courses through the lively heart of Lisbon, specifically the Parque Florestal de Monsanto, cleverly designed to minimize disruption for local residents by reducing road closures. This thoughtful route not only offers an engaging experience for participants but also maintains harmony with the local community.Beyond the athletic feat, the event promotes social interaction, creating a celebratory atmosphere in the city's core. All races start and finish at the iconic Parque Eduardo VII, near the symbolic Portuguese flag, providing a warm and inviting space for athletes and their families to relax and enjoy the festivities.

Races offered by this event

You have 7 weeks to prepare

Marathon

13 Apr, 2025 (Sun) - 08:30
Trail running

42.195 km

1020 m of elevation gain
1020 m of elevation drop
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Single loop
Eco friendly
Fun
Park
Nature
Mountain range
Scenic
City
Capital

Half-marathon

13 Apr, 2025 (Sun) - 09:30
Trail running

21.4 km

510 m of elevation gain
510 m of elevation drop
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Eco friendly
Fun
Park
Nature
Mountain range
Scenic
City
Capital

Walk

13 Apr, 2025 (Sun) - 10:45
Walking

8.1 km

320 m of elevation gain
320 m of elevation drop
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Single loop
Capital
City
Eco friendly
Fun
Mountain range
Nature
Park
Scenic

Mini marathon

13 Apr, 2025 (Sun) - 12:00
Trail running

12.8 km

290 m of elevation gain
290 m of elevation drop
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Single loop
Eco friendly
Fun
Park
Nature
Mountain range
Scenic
City
Capital

Course details

Course highlights

Parque Eduardo VII is the largest park in the center of Lisbon and is commonly known only as Edward VII Park. Located in São Sebastião da Pedreira, was baptised in 1903 in honor of Edward VII of the United Kingdom, who had visited Lisbon the previous year to reaffirm the alliance between the two countries. Until then, it was designated Freedom Park. The space it occupies extends for about 60 acres. At the top of the park, in a very visible area of ​​the city, there is a large flag of Portugal that represents the pride of the people in being Portuguese, and of Lisbon in being the capital of the country. Out of curiosity, this flag was suggested by an 8 year old boy named Tomás Carvalho, in 2003, to the then President of the Republic, Jorge Sampaio. The area where the current Parque Eduardo VII is located was, in the 19th century, the Passeio Público, which was destroyed following the opening of Avenida da Liberdade in 1882. It was opened at the beginning of the 20th century; originally intended for the extension of Avenida da Liberdade. The current configuration of the park was designed by the architect Francisco Keil do Amaral (1942). The central, grassy lane is flanked by long walks of Portuguese sidewalk, dividing the park into two greenery, green areas. In the northwest corner of the park, at the site of a former basalt quarry, is the Estufa Fria (Cold Greenhouse), with a variety of exotic plants, streams, waterfalls, palm trees and rails, fuchsia, flowering shrubs and banana trees, and the Estufa Quente (Hot Greenhouse) with plants lush, lakes and cacti as well as tropical birds. Near the greenhouses is a lake with large carps and a park for children to play, in the shape of a galleon. On the east side is the Carlos Lopes Pavilion named after the winner of the 1984 Olympic marathon. At the northern top there is a monumental viewpoint where the monument was erected on April 25, flanked by 2 sets of 2 obelisks of "authoritarian" inspiration from the original project of the Park. The monument to the 25 of April (where it is seen, in particular, a red carnation), inaugurated in 1997, is the author of João Cutileiro and was the object of much controversy by its phallic form; it follows the Garden Amália Rodrigues that honors the Portuguese diva of the fado. It is also at the top that Lisbon Eco Marathon starts and finishes.

Start address

Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira, Lisbon, Portugal

Finish address

Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira, Lisbon, Portugal

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Event T-shirts
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Toilets
Accident insurance
Nutrition Stations
Medical Assistance

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Anna Ivanova
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May 2018
12 km

Забег фактически за чертой города в парке. Немноголюдный. (1500 человек на три дистанции с разрывом старта в пол часа). Перед стартом можно выпить бесплатный кофе и перекусить. Организованы столики и зона отдыха. После финиша то же самое, но еще плюс пиво и массаж. Из красивого на маршруте только ротонда. Маршрут слегка холмистый. Есть участки с граывием. 21 км проходит в один круг. Организация хорошая. Не потеряетесь и от жажды не умрете. В стартовом пакете футболка, которая большемерит.

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Lisbon Eco Marathon: running in a natural park in the middle of the city

21 May, 2013 (Tue)

§staticmap(15359,5,450,250) Hello, on July 6th 2013, you’ll be organizing the Lisbon Eco Marathon. Can you tell us where it is located? It’ll be held in Monsanto. Monsanto is a natural park that covers around 25% of Lisbon. Just the last 4 kilometers will be in the city, but fortunately participants will run on a bicycle path, not on the main roads! We can call it an “easy mountain marathon”, with great views! How old is the race and why was it created in the first place? This is the first edition. It’s based on a previous marathon we organized that was invitational. Now it’s open to all runners in the world. What kind of route have you set up for the runners? How would you describe it? This is neither a flat run nor a trail. You can run using your regular running shoes. There are neither big hills nor plain roads. Our challenge was to set up a race where you can enjoy a natural park inside a city, where you don’t need an extreme preparation, as the course is fun and beautiful. Credit : Lisbon Eco Marathon How many runners do you expect on Saturday evening? What type of runners do you plan to attract? We expect to have 1,000 runners spread between the marathon and the 19K race we also organize. We expect all kinds of runners, as the time limit is 8 hours. Do you organize other races during the Weekend? If so, on what distances? Yes, as I mentioned previously, we also have a 19K race. At that time of the year, what kind of weather can we expect? July is hot in Lisbon, but as the race is being run inside the park and during the evening, the runner should not suffer too much from the heat. The temperatures should be 16-22ºC (60-71°F) between the trees. Keep in mind that 60% of the time will be night. Have you planned festivities around the marathon? This is an Eco race; we’ll have people in some parts of course and a party at end. Credit : Manuelvbotelho The race finished, what advice would you give a runner who has never been to Lisbon before? A good restaurant, a fancy sightseeing? The race finishes in Marques de Pombal, in the middle of the city, a great place to start discovering Lisbon. There are many good and nice restaurants around. I suggest visiting Bairro Alto and Alfama. In a single sentence, what would you tell the readers of ahotu Marathons to make them register for the Lisbon Eco Marathon? First of all, you’ll run for charity. This is not a race where some portion of money is for charity: 100% is for charity, all support to runners is provided by the social institutions that will receive the profit. Another reason is that this marathon in unique, in a mountain, between the trees … in a middle of European Capital. The last reason is that Lisbon, today, is a top destination. Don’t miss this chance, help, run and have fun! Interview with Luís Milagres e Sousa, Race Director. Luís is 48 year old and has been running marathons for 30 years. He has already run more than 100 races in 6 continents, including some ultras (100 miles) and Ironman events. He has also been involved in race organization for the past 25 years.
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