Unofficial fan guide · Lisbon Half Marathon 2027

Where to stay for the 2027 Lisbon Half Marathon

By · Last checked: 27 Oct 2026

In short

The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon is on Sunday 7 March 2027. It is point to point: it starts on the deck of the 25 de Abril Bridge on the Almada side, which runners can only reach by Fertagus train to Pragal, and finishes in Belém in front of the Jerónimos Monastery. Runners get the easiest race morning near a Fertagus station such as Entrecampos or Roma-Areeiro, while Baixa, Chiado and Santos suit runners and supporters who want the riverside course and a short train back from Belém. The field is capped at 20,000 and the 2027 ballot closed on 19 May 2026, so if you have a place, book a room you can cancel now and arrive by Saturday 6 March, when bib pickup ends.

Course sheet In race order, not to scale

  1. Ponte 25 de Abril, Almada sideStart on the bridge deck, reached on foot from Pragal station. Only runners with a bib get in.
  2. Ponte 25 de Abrilkm 1.1 (mile 1)The opening kilometres are on the bridge, with views across the Tagus to Lisbon. Spectators are not allowed on the bridge.
  3. Alcântarakm 7.1 (mile 4)After the bridge the course drops into Alcântara for a short out and back to the north (about km 3 to 6), then passes Alcântara-Mar station heading east at about km 7.1 and heading west at about km 10.6.
  4. Avenida 24 de Julho, Santoskm 8.9 (mile 6) · cheer spotTurnaround at about km 8.9, right by Santos station.
  5. Avenida da Índia, near the Torre de Belémkm 14.5 (mile 9) · cheer spotRunners pass heading west at about km 14.5 and come back at about km 20.3 (mile 12.6), on the city side of the railway from the tower.
  6. Algéskm 15.8 (mile 10)Passed at about km 15.8 and again at about km 19 (mile 11.8), right beside Algés station.
  7. Cruz Quebrada turnaroundkm 17.4 (mile 11)The course turns back towards Belém at about km 17.4, just east of Cruz Quebrada station.
  8. Praça do Império, BelémFinish in front of the Jerónimos Monastery, beside the Centro Cultural de Belém. The finish area is for runners only.

Race morning

Every runner must take a Fertagus train to Pragal station on the south bank: it is the only way into the start, and spectators are not allowed on the bridge. In 2026 trains left Roma-Areeiro from 06:13 to 08:33 (Entrecampos 2 minutes later, Sete Rios 6 minutes later) and took 11 to 17 minutes to Pragal, each bib showed the train recommended for its wave, and the walk from Pragal took 10 to 15 minutes with security checks. Fertagus is free with your bib, as are the metro, buses and trains that take you to a Fertagus station. There is no bag drop at all, so wear throwaway layers; in 2026 clothes left at the start were collected and donated.

Where to stay

Pick an area to see hotels and rentals there at live prices.

AB Almada (Pragal)1 Entrecampos and Avenidas Novas2 Baixa, Chiado and Cais do Sodré3 Santos and Alcântara4 Belém5 Areeiro and Roma6

Start Finish Acheer spot Course

Live map · Almada (Pragal)Hotels and rentals at live prices, Fri 5 Mar to Mon 8 Mar

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Plan ahead The ballot is done and the field is capped at 20,000, so book a room you can cancel now and arrive by Saturday 6 March 2027, when bib pickup closes at 20:00 with nothing handed out on race day.

Watch the race

Cheer at the Santos turnaround, take the Cascais line train to Belém to catch your runner again on Avenida da Índia, then walk to the meeting point at the finish.

  1. km 8.9 (mile 6)

    Avenida 24 de Julho, Santos

    Runners turn around just outside Santos station, about 15 minutes on foot from Cais do Sodré. Then take a Cascais line train from Santos to Belém, about 6 minutes (every 20 minutes on weekend mornings in the current timetable).

    Stays near Avenida 24 de Julho, Santos ↗
  2. km 14.5 (mile 9)

    Avenida da Índia, Belém

    Runners pass heading out at about km 14.5 and come back at about km 20.3, so if you miss the first pass you will catch the second. It is about 20 minutes on foot west along the course from Belém station, and about 12 minutes from here to the finish.

    Stays near Avenida da Índia, near the Torre de Belém ↗

  3. Meet your runner

    The finish area on Praça do Império is for runners only. In 2026 the runner guide sent friends and family to designated meeting points on its finish area map, so check the 2027 guide and agree on one. Belém station is about 10 minutes away on foot, and in 2026 the bib was free on trains, metro and buses until 16:00.

The official hotels, explained

The race's own hotel page, run by LEADING on the HotelMap platform, offers event rates of up to 30% off at Lisbon hotels for people taking part in the event. Payment and cancellation depend on the rate you pick, and on 27 October 2026 the page was still set up for the 2026 race.

Official hotel offerOur maps
Who runs itLEADING (HotelMap platform)Every hotel and rental near each area
PricesListed on the official siteLive prices from several booking sites
Minimum stay and cancellationNo minimum stay is published. Rates are pay now or pay at the hotel, only some have flexible cancellation, and bookings by people not attending the event can be cancelled.Filter for free cancellation
Need to buy a package?NoNo

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When to book

  1. NowBook a room with free cancellation near the start.
  2. Thu, 4 Mar 2027Expo opens. Collect your bib.
  3. Sat, 6 Mar 2027Last chance to collect your bib.
  4. Your cancellation dateKeep or cancel before it passes.
  5. Sun, 7 Mar 2027Race day.

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The Unofficial 2027 Lisbon Half Marathon Where to Stay Guide

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Questions

Where should I stay for the Lisbon Half Marathon?

For the easiest race morning, stay near a Fertagus station: Entrecampos and Roma-Areeiro are one train ride of 15 to 17 minutes from Pragal, the only way to the start. Baixa, Chiado, Cais do Sodré and Santos are the best all-round bases, with the metro to the Fertagus in the morning and a short Cascais line train back from the Belém finish. Supporters who want to be at the finish can stay in Belém.

How do I get to the Lisbon Half Marathon start?

Take a Fertagus train to Pragal station on the south bank, then walk to the start on the 25 de Abril Bridge (10 to 15 minutes in 2026). It is the only way in, and the train is free with your bib. In 2026 the bib also showed which train to catch for your wave, from 06:13 to 08:33 from Roma-Areeiro.

Can supporters watch on the 25 de Abril Bridge?

No. Only runners with a bib are allowed into the start area and onto the bridge. Supporters can watch along the river instead: Alcântara (about km 7 and 10.6), Santos (about km 9), Avenida da Índia in Belém (about km 14.5 and 20.3) and Algés (about km 15.8 and 19).

Is there a bag drop at the Lisbon Half Marathon?

No, there is no bag drop for any runner. In 2026 runners got a waist pouch for a phone and keys, and clothes left at the start were collected, washed and donated. A room near the finish, or near a direct train back from Belém, makes this easier.

Can I still get a place in the 2027 Lisbon Half Marathon?

Not through the ballot: it ran from 23 April to 19 May 2026, and the organisers say all places have been allocated, with the field capped at 20,000. Places are also sold through official tour operators and charity partners, so try those if you missed out.

Where do I pick up my Lisbon Half Marathon bib?

At the Sport Expo in the Centro de Congressos de Lisboa, in Junqueira, from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 March 2027, 10:00 to 20:00. Bring the registration document sent by email; someone else can collect your bib with it. Nothing is handed out on race day.

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