Edit No. 002 · Fall 2026
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Lisboa

Race
EDP Lisbon Marathon
Distance
Full Marathon
Duration
7 Days
Status
Now Boarding
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Lisbon is one of Europe's most beautiful and most underrated cities. Seven hills, cobblestone streets, azulejo tiles on every corner, and a food scene that will quietly ruin you for everywhere else. October is its sweet spot. Warm enough to feel like Southern Europe, cool enough to run your best race.

I studied Portuguese in college, not because I had to, but because I fell in love with the language and couldn't stop. The culture, the history, the melancholy beauty of fado drifting out of an Alfama doorway at night. Lisbon has been on my list for a long time. This trip is personal.

Lisbon, Portugal · October 2026
Come for the marathon. Stay for the city.

No scrambling for pasta the night before. No Google Maps rabbit holes through a city you've never run. Just good miles, good people, and a city that earns your heart long before you cross the finish line at Praca do Comercio. 🇵🇹

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Okay, but what do I actually get?

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Stay & Move
Hand-picked Boutique Hotel 7 Nights · Heart of Lisbon
Ground Transportation Guided · Never feels like a tour bus
All Race Logistics Start to finish · Bib pickup handled
Day Trip to Sintra UNESCO World Heritage · 40 min from the city
Eat
Daily Breakfast Fuel your mornings right
Pre-Race Pasta Dinner A spot worth knowing about · Not a tourist trap
Post-Race Celebration Dinner Somewhere worth remembering
Pasteis de Nata Tasting 🥐 At the right place. Non-negotiable.
Do
Curated Local Guide Eat, drink, explore, recover like a Lisboeta
Group Runs Through Lisbon Alfama · Tagus River · Principe Real
Arrive Wednesday or Thursday Your room is ready either way
Sample Itinerary

Seven Days in Lisbon

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Day 00
Wednesday, Oct 7
Early Arrival
For those who want the full experience. Arrive a day early, check in, and let Lisbon start working on you. An evening walk through Chiado or a glass of wine in Principe Real is the perfect antidote to a transatlantic flight.
Your room is ready. The city is waiting.
Day 01
Thursday, Oct 8
Arrive & Feel the City
Check in, lace up, go. We'll take the group for an easy run through Alfama, Lisbon's oldest neighborhood. Narrow streets, tiled facades, and viewpoints that make you stop mid-stride. After breakfast, we head to the Sport Expo to pick up bibs. Or just let us know and we'll handle pickup for you. Evening is yours to explore.
The perfect way to arrive in a city that rewards the curious.
Day 02
Friday, Oct 9
Run, Explore & Carb Up
Morning run along the Tagus River to Belem, one of the great urban running routes in Europe. Flat, scenic, lined with monuments that tell the story of Portugal's Age of Discovery. Afternoon: the pasteis de nata situation. Then a wander through Principe Real before sitting down for the pre-race pasta dinner.
Early night. You've got a marathon in the morning.
Day 03
Saturday, Oct 10 🏅
Race Day
The EDP Lisbon Marathon starts at 8am in Carcavelos and runs 100% along the Atlantic coastline and the Tagus River. Past beaches, through gardens, into the heart of the city. Finishing at Praca do Comercio, one of Europe's most iconic squares. You've spent two days falling in love with this city. Now it's time to run it.
Medals on, legs done, Lisbon waiting. We celebrate together. 🍷
Day 04
Sunday, Oct 11
Leisurely Lisbon
No alarms. Slow morning, big breakfast, sore legs, big smiles. The afternoon is yours. Tram 28 through the Alfama, a miradouro with a glass of wine, a long lunch that turns into dinner. Lisbon on a Sunday after a marathon is one of life's great pleasures.
The city is best enjoyed without a plan today.
Day 05
Monday, Oct 12
Sintra
We venture 40 minutes west to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of fairy-tale palaces, lush forests, and Atlantic clifftops. The kind of place that makes you question every life decision that kept you from coming sooner.
A perfect recovery day. Your legs will thank you.
Day 06
Tuesday, Oct 13
Farewell Lisboa
Last morning run if your legs are willing. A slow, scenic send-off along the river. Checkout, goodbyes, and a city that feels completely different than it did when you landed. Or, if you signed up for the Porto add-on, this is where the adventure continues.
You came for a race. You're leaving with more than a medal.
Optional Add-On

Porto and the Douro Valley. Three nights. Tuesday October 13 through Friday October 16. Wine country, cobblestones, and one of Europe's most beautiful landscapes.

Day 01 The Train North 🚂

We board the scenic train from Lisbon to Porto. Three hours through the Portuguese countryside, arriving in one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Check in to a hand-picked boutique property in the heart of Porto, explore the riverfront Ribeira district, and let the city introduce itself over dinner and a glass of aged tawny port. Because obviously.

Day 02 Run Porto 🍷

Morning run through Porto's neighborhoods. Along the Douro River, across the iconic Dom Luis Bridge at dawn, through Miragaia and the Ribeira. These are cobblestones worth running. The rest of the day is yours to explore. The port wine caves of Vila Nova de Gaia, the azulejo-covered Sao Bento train station, the Livraria Lello bookshop, the best francesinhas in the city.

Day 03 The Douro Valley 🍷

We head east into the Douro Valley, one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site of terraced vineyards cascading down to the river. We'll spend the day at small family-run quintas, taste wines that never make it outside Portugal, and linger over a long lunch with views that will stay with you for years.

Day 04 Departure

Return to Lisbon by train for international flights, or depart from Porto directly. Or stay one more night if you can't bring yourself to leave. We completely understand. We're here for it.

Porto add-on is +$1,800 per person. Three nights, ground transportation, guided experiences, and the Douro Valley day trip included. Flights not included.
How It Works

The Route to Race Day

1
Reserve Your Spot

A $500 deposit secures your place. Non-refundable but transferable, because life happens.

2
Register for the Race

Sign up directly with the EDP organizers. They require each runner to complete their own waiver. Not sure where to start? Just ask.

3
Let's Talk

A quick 1:1 call with Alberto to go over your goals, your pace, and everything you need for the journey ahead.

4
Train

You've got a race to run. Get after it with your local club or training plan. Need a nudge? We've got you.

5
Show Up

Settle your tab, pack your bags, and arrive. You run. We handle everything else.

Lisbon Edit · October 7–13, 2026

Pricing

Founders Rate 10% Off · No Code Needed
Runner
Double occupancy, two beds, subject to availability
$4,200
per person
Supporter
Double occupancy, two beds, subject to availability
$3,900
per person
Porto Add-On
Porto and Douro Valley, 3 nights
+$1,800
per person
Single Supplement +$600 For single occupancy
Deposit $500 secures your spot. Final payment due 90 days before departure. Deposits are non-refundable but transferable.
Race Registration Not included. Race organizers require each runner to personally agree to their waiver and terms. Need help navigating registration? We've got you.
Not running? Come anyway. You don't have to race to Run Like a Local. Supporters, partners, and anyone who'd rather explore Lisbon while you're out there running the Atlantic coastline are more than welcome. Same trip, same experience, same great company. 🇵🇹 Coming with a group of your running pals? There may be something special in store. 👀
Life happens. Here's how we handle it.
Our cancellation policy, plain and simple.
Cancel 30+ days before departure
Your credit is fully transferable to a future Run Like a Local trip. Prefer a partial refund? We'll return 50% of your payment.
Cancel within 30 days of departure
No refund. By this point our vendors, accommodations, and logistics are locked and paid for. Your credit remains transferable to a future trip.
Booking within 90 days of departure
Full payment is due immediately following your 1:1 call with Alberto. No deposit phase, straight to confirmed.
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