CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - Lisbon>
The following conditions of entry apply to ALL ENTRANTS.
Please read them carefully before completing your entry form.
- Article 1
The Marathon will take place on October 10, 2026 (Saturday) from the town of Carcavelos, the Half Marathon and Mini Marathon (8K) start from the Bridge Vasco de Gama, Lisbon on Sunday 11st of October.
The Marathon and Half Marathon distances are official and approved by the Portuguese Federation of Athletics and AIMS and will be run in respects the international rules of road races (WA.) as well as the national requirements outlined in the road race charter, and is organized by Maratona Clube de Portugal with the support of Lusoponte and the Lisbon Metropolitan area.
- Article 2
The start of the Marathon is at 08: 00 am in the town of Carcavelos. The finish will be located in the Praça do Comércio
The start of the Half Marathon and Mini Marathon is at 09.20 am from the Bridge (Vasco da Gama). The finish of the half-marathon will be located at the same place as the marathon, Praça do Comércio (Terreiro do Paço), but the mini-marathon will finish in the Parque das Nações.
- Article 3
The race is open to all athletes. The competitors must be at least 18 years old. on the race day. Age categories will be given a separate classification in agreement with the Portuguese Federation (Federação Portuguesa de Atletismo) (F.P.A.). The Mini Marathon is not ranked. You are reminded that inspections will be carried out during the race to ensure that the regulations of the race are respected. It is especially pointed out that runners compete in the race under their own responsibility.
- Article 4
The official online or the optional entry form must be completed by each intending competitor. Completion of the entry form and payment of the entry fee represent acceptance of these terms and conditions.
- Article 5
Participation in sporting events organized by sports federations or under their auspices is subject to the possession of a sports license attesting that a medical certificate has been issued stipulating the absence of contraindications for participation in sports competitions, or, concerning persons who are not holders of such licenses and to whom such competitions are open, the possession of such a certificate alone or a certified copy dating from less than one year. (optional)
- Article 6
The compliance with the present Regulations does not exempt the subsidiary application of the applicable legislation and sports regulations.
- Article 7
Road safety is under the control of the police department; medical services are provided by professional medical services of the Portuguese Red Cross on the race course and at the finish line. They can stop any competitor for medical reasons. Competitors will be permitted up to 3:00 for completion of the course of the Half Marathon and 06.00 for the distance of Marathon. After the "end of race" vehicle has passed, competitors should thereafter respect the Highway Code.
Although the Organization has structured a careful medical assistance service, under the guidance of a respected team of experts, participants must be physically and psychologically prepared to participate in an endurance event.
- FEMEDICA is the medical partner responsible for the Official Medical Service.
- Article 8
Each entry is considered non-transferable and final and implies full acceptance of the rules. No refund will be made for any reason. No registration transfer will be allowed, whatever the reasons. Any person retroceding his bib to a third party will be held responsible in case of an accident arising or provoked by this third party during the competition. The organization is exempt from all responsibility in case of an accident in this type of situation.
- Article 9
The disposal Chip Timing system will be used for the timing. Each competitor will be given a chip when collecting the starting documents. Checkpoints will be placed at the start, on the course, and at the finish to control each competitor's timing. Competitors failing to follow the course will be disqualified. Chips are disposable; you can take them home as a souvenir.
- Article 10
Bibs must be fully legible during the whole race on the bust; it can be folded, obscured, or their publicity modified. It will not allow the participation of competitors without a number. On the internal part of the bib, it is recommended to mark any important medical information likely to be useful in the event of urgency. Jointly with the bib, you will receive your (chip), which you will have to attach to the boot lace of your shoe. It will be disqualified who runs without the chip, or who places it in an inadequate place, or who takes part with another participant. Any person retroceding his bib to a third party will be held responsible in case of an accident arising or provoked by this third party during the competition. The organization is exempt from all responsibility in case of an accident in this type of situation. Bibs will be available upon presentation of confirmation of each registration and an identity card. Bibs cannot be mailed and cannot be collected on October, Sunday 10, for the Marathon and 11th for the half marathon and 8K, 2026.
- Article 11
Property Damage: The organizer disclaims all responsibility for damage (theft, breakage, loss…) suffered by the personal property of participants, even if he has custody. Participants won’t be able to turn against the organizer for any damage caused to their cycle and/or equipment. Subscription to an insurance covering these risks is the responsibility of everyone.
- Article 12
Bicycles or motorized vehicles are strictly forbidden on the course.
- Article 13
I release FPA or AIMS (and their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors or agents ) from any liability (to the extent permitted by law) for any loss, injury or damage suffered in relation to my attendance and participation at the "Running Portugal Circuit" or EDP half marathon, however so caused, including due to any negligence or other act or omission of F.P.A. or AIMS (or their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors or agents) To the best of my knowledge, I am not suffering from any condition which would prevent and/or render me unfit to participate in the Event.
- Article 14
Name and likeness. Competitors expressly and exclusively grant to Running Portugal and its assigns, the irrevocable right to use a competitor's name, likeness, biography, factually or otherwise in connection with the production, the distribution and exploitation of the pictures related to the whole event, worldwide in any devices, media whatsoever, now known or hereafter known, for the entire duration of the protection period currently awarded by legislative or regulatory bodies, court decisions and/or arbitrages in any country, and currently existing of future international conventions, including eventual prolongations which may be made to this duration.
- Article 15
T-shirt to every participant, medal, and certificate to every finisher. Various batches for the 5 first of each category of age, Race Certificate online, and photos
- Article 16
I have not knowingly used any substance for the purpose of enhancing my performance at the Event and will not use any substances or procedures prohibited by the rules of F.P.A. Competitors should check with their physician to ensure the medication that they are taking is not a prohibited substance.)
- Article 17
I acknowledge that the organizers of the event reserve the right to reject my entry form and/or exclude me from participating in the event in their absolute discretion
- Article 18
I acknowledge that I participate in the event at my own risk. I will take all reasonable measures to protect myself from the risks of participation I accept all responsibility for travel and medical insurance and for payment and/or reimbursement of medical/surgical expenses incurred on my behalf.
- Article 19
The race course may be subject to change, even in its entirety, as decided by the competent public authorities. If the organization is forced to change the date of the event, registration fees will not be refunded to any participant already enrolled, and cannot or no longer wish to take part in the race event on a new date. Any entrant is free to contract an individual insurance covering canceling flights, accommodation, and other expenses caused by the changes of the event date that the organization accepts no liability.
- Article 20
I am responsible for all property I bring onto the event sites, and the Event Organization and Space Running Management (Running Portugal)
I consent to the conduct of identity verification checks, background security checks, and other security checks (which may include inspecting my personal property) before my entry to and departure from any Event sites.
- Article 21
I undertake to comply with all applicable regulations, bylaws, and rules of the WA, F.P.A.or AIMS in relation to the Event and will comply with all reasonable directions and decisions of the officials, and other representatives of WA, F.P.A., or AIMS.
- Article 22
I agree that I will attend the official Race Expo, which will take place in Lisbon during the race opening days, where I will collect my bib electronic timing chip and other race materials.
- Article 23
I agree to abide by the event rules, which are available at www.running-portugal.com - I, being the competitor, have read and agree to these terms and conditions. |
-Bib Number: all packages will be given in the Expo localed at 