Lisbon Half Marathon 2027: spectator guide and weekend itinerary

12 to 14 March 2027 · ExpectedLisbon, Portugal

Lisbon Half Marathon takes runners a few hours and spectators all day. This guide gives supporters cheer points they can reach by public transport, plans the expo day and race eve around tired legs, and fills the recovery day in Lisbon.

Tours in Lisbon Hotels for these dates

Airport to Over the 25 de Abril bridge to Belém

Lisbon airport (LIS) is 7 km north, the closest major airport to a capital in Europe. The red metro line reaches the centre in 20 minutes; an Uber costs 10 to 15 euros.

Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

Public transport directions to Over the 25 de Abril bridge to Belém

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Anjos and Intendente	Cheaper rooms on the metro, a short ride to everything.
Mid-range	Baixa and Chiado	Flat central grid between the river and the hills.
Splurge	Avenida da Liberdade and Príncipe Real	Grand hotels and boutique palaces.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Lisbon Destination Hostel
Mid-range: Hotel Mundial
Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

Links search the nights from 11 March to 15 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual marathon weekend schedule for 12 to 14 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival and expo

Wednesday 10 March

Runners collect bibs at the expo. Companions can split off for a half-day.

Half-dayFood and wine walking tour Half day · Food
Petiscos, ginjinha and cheese.
EatCervejaria Ramiro Seafood hall famous for garlic prawns

Day before the race

Thursday 11 March

Runners rest their legs: pick seated or slow outings, then an early pasta dinner.

Easy outingSunset sailing on the Tagus Evening · Low walking · Nightlife
Two hours under the 25 de Abril bridge.
EatPastéis de Belém The original custard tarts since 1837

Race day

Friday 12 March

Spectators: pick two cheer points you can reach by public transport, then meet at the finish.

Cheer pointThe bridge start (runners only).
Cheer pointBelém finish.
EatTaberna da Rua das Flores Small tavern, no bookings

Recovery day

Monday 15 March

Sore legs: boats, buses and long lunches beat walking tours today.

Easy outingTuk-tuk tour of Alfama Half day · Low walking · Family
The hills without the climb.
Rain or heat backupMAAT.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Surf lesson in Costa da Caparica

Beginner waves 30 minutes away.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Sintra and Cascais day trip

Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and the coast.

See times and prices

Half day · Low walking · Family

Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama

The hills without the climb.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Belém tour with pastéis de nata

Jerónimos Monastery and the tower.

See times and prices

Oceanário de Lisboa.
Pavilhão do Conhecimento science centre.
Tram 28 ride (go early to avoid queues).

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Low walking · Nightlife

Sunset sailing on the Tagus

Two hours under the 25 de Abril bridge.

See times and prices

Evening · Nightlife · Food

Fado show with dinner

Traditional music in Alfama.

See times and prices

Full day

Arrábida and Setúbal day trip

Beaches, wine and dolphins.

See times and prices

Full day

Óbidos, Nazaré and Fátima day trip

Walled town and the giant waves coast.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Sintra and Cascais day trip

Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and the coast.

See times and prices

After dark

Bairro Alto and Pink Street bars.
Rooftops in Chiado.

9 tours worth booking for Lisbon Half Marathon

Tour	Length	Good for
Food and wine walking tour	Half day	Food lovers
Arrábida and Setúbal day trip	Full day	Everyone
Óbidos, Nazaré and Fátima day trip	Full day	Everyone
Surf lesson in Costa da Caparica	Half day	Families
Sintra and Cascais day trip	Full day	Families
Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama	Half day	Tired legs, Families
Belém tour with pastéis de nata	Half day	Families
Sunset sailing on the Tagus	Evening	Tired legs, Night owls
Fado show with dinner	Evening	Night owls, Food lovers

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Time Out Market Food hall with stalls from top chefs
Cervejaria Ramiro Seafood hall famous for garlic prawns
Pastéis de Belém The original custard tarts since 1837
Taberna da Rua das Flores Small tavern, no bookings
A Cevicheria Ceviche under a giant octopus
O Trevo Bifana pork sandwiches
Manteigaria Custard tarts fresh from the oven

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Gulbenkian Museum.
National Tile Museum.
MAAT.

Getting around on event days

Metro, trams and the Santa Justa lift run on the Viva Viagem card or contactless.
Estádio da Luz (Colégio Militar metro) and Alvalade (Campo Grande metro) are both on the metro.
Uber and Bolt are cheap in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve.
CP Alfa Pendular trains connect Lisbon, Porto and Faro.

Day trips from Lisbon

Sintra: 40 minutes by train
Cascais: 40 minutes by train
Évora: 1.5 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Lisbon Half Marathon.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Lisbon Half Marathon 2027?

The next edition is 12 to 14 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Over the 25 de Abril bridge to Belém?

Lisbon airport (LIS) is 7 km north, the closest major airport to a capital in Europe. The red metro line reaches the centre in 20 minutes; an Uber costs 10 to 15 euros. Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

Where should I stay for Lisbon Half Marathon?

For most visitors the best base is Baixa and Chiado: Flat central grid between the river and the hills.

What else can we do around Lisbon Half Marathon?

Good short outings in Lisbon include Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama, Belém tour with pastéis de nata, Food and wine walking tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Lisbon Half Marathon?

Family-friendly picks: Sintra and Cascais day trip, Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama, Belém tour with pastéis de nata. Oceanário de Lisboa.

How far is Over the 25 de Abril bridge to Belém from Lisbon centre?

About 5 km in a straight line. Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

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