Today is Porto Marathon Bronze Label, a race that is part of the world circuit

EDP Porto Marathon 16th edition is held today, on 3rd November. Over 16 thousand atheletes are estimated to take part in the 42 km race, starting at 9am. The race route comprises Porto, Gaia and Matosinhos and all is set to meet the necessary mobility conditions.

Porto is now officially considered one of the best races in the Marathon World Circuit as it is homologated by official authorities regarding minimal access times to the European Championships, World Championships and the Olympics.

This race is included in the IAAF official calendar, and the event will host the National Marathon Championship, a race that is organised by the Portuguese Athletics Federation, which was formerly integrated in the Lisbon Marathon.

In adition to the EDP Marathon race (42 km), from the riverside Douro and the Porto, Gaia and Matosinhos Atlantic Front, there is the 15 km race, aka Family Race, and a 6 km mini-marathon/Fun Race.

Runporto, jointly with Porto City Hall, organises the EDP Porto Marathon, which is estimated to gather 16 thousand runners, from 57 countries, in total.