The running scene in Porto is booming. With historical buildings, winding streets, and its proximity to the coast and the Duoro river, running is a great way to view all the sights that the city has to offer. Many of the guests on our guided running tours ask about the Porto marathon. This blog lists the main running races in the city, from the marathon and half marathon to some of the shorter races. If you’re visiting Porto soon, be sure to bring your running shoes and check out the city on the run.
Half Marathon
Date: 14 September 2025
It is theย 18thย halfย marathonย in the year 2025, distinguished with the Bronze Level by the IAAF.ย ย Theย routeย is along the Douro River, givingย youย the opportunity to enjoy both sides of the river,ย Portoย and Gaia.ย
This organization has a growing number of participants every year, national and international athletes. Zersenay Tadese (Eritreia) holds the best menโs mark, 59โ30sec. Monica Jepkoech (Kenia) holds the best record among women: 69โ23sec.
If you are trying to beat your personal best, or simply spend a relaxing weekend on a Sunday morning running, running this half marathon could be perfect for you!
Porto Running Tour with a Private Guide
PORTO BEACH RUN TOUR – 9K
Starting at Matosinhos beach, this one follows the coast and passes through the beaches of Porto and ends in Ribeira.
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Private guide
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Hotel pickup
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Your preferred pace and distance
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Available all days of the week
Marathon
Date: 2 November 2025
The Porto Marathon is distinguished with the Bronze Level by the IAAF.ย As with the half marathon, theย routeย is mainly along the beach and Douro River.ย
Portoโs marathon has athletes from around the world. In 2018, there were 30 nationalities registered, and of course, the winners were from Africa. The best time for men was 02:09:05 by Robert Chemonges (Uganda), and for women 02:26:58 by Monica Jepkoech (Kenya).
On the same day, with the same organization, there is the Family Race 15KM. It is like a โwarm upโ for the ones who are dreaming about the marathon and have the opportunity to feel the adrenaline that surrounds the starting line on that day!
Smaller Races
Volta a Paranhos 10KM
Date: TBC 2025
This is aย popular race, the oldest one in the north of Portugal.ย With the races history, โeveryโ local runner is honoured to take part, from beginners with their sons to the veterans. This race is organized by a local football club, SPORT COMERCIO & SALGUEIROS, andย itย gives us the chance to run inย a part of the city out of the normal tourism route.
Sao Silvestre 10KM
Date: 27 September 2025
It isย the last race of the year, a night race starting at 6pm from the city center, crossing downtownย toย Boavista. Itโs a fun race because of the time ofย theย year, between Christmas and New Yearโs Eve. At this time,ย the city is all decorated with Christmas lights. Althoughย consideredย aย popular race,ย itย isย very competitive, and the best time is under 29m.ย If you are planning to spend New Yearโs Eve with us, you should register.ย Itโsย aย hell of anย experience!ย
Cross the River Run
Date: Various
15 km running tour starting and finishing at Porto City Hall, this run explores the nice and unique spots of the Old Town as well as crossing the river to Gaia. ย
Any other tips that you may need you can always contact us on our facebook/Instagram pages, or by
e-mail porto@gorunningtours.com
All the best from PORTO!
Francisco
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