Half Marathon of Discoveries (Semi-Marathon à Lisbonne) 2026

The Discoveries Half Marathon is a running event in Lisbon situated along the riverfront near Belém, utilizing the Navy Museum as the central point for both the start and finish. It takes place in late November and features a half marathon alongside shorter race options, such as a 10 km race and a leisurely short-distance run for those seeking a more relaxed pace. The course winds through Lisbon’s Ribeirinha area, connecting Belém, Praça do Comércio, and Santa Apolónia. Participants will run past streets steeped in the city’s maritime history, alongside contemporary structures, significant monuments, and verdant parklands. The half marathon attracts thousands of participants, and the event embraces Lisbon’s Age of Discoveries heritage. The concept encourages participants to traverse the waterfront district historically associated with Portugal's seafaring explorations, discovering the city on foot rather than focusing solely on a fast, contained racecourse.