Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos takes place on Sun, Nov 29, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. The main route is 21.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 29, 2026
- Start
- Lisbon 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 10-week plan to Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos is Lisbon's autumn half marathon, starting at Praça do Império in Belém and finishing at the Museu da Marinha. Around 12,000 runners take part, with a 10 km race and a 4 km walk alongside the main 21.1 km event.
What this race demands
The Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos requires runners to sustain steady pacing over a standard half marathon distance of 21.1 kilometers through Lisbon in late autumn.
Aerobic endurance
Covering 21.1 kilometers requires sustained aerobic capacity and an efficient pacing strategy to manage fatigue across the half marathon distance.
Muscular durability
The repetitive impact of a road half marathon places high demands on the lower limbs and connective tissues over the course of the run.
Aim for 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels throughout the half marathon duration.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
1:45–2:10
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
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Your road to race day
Race day at Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos is 10 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build4 weeks · Sep 21, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 23, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos?
Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos takes place on Sun, Nov 29, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.
How long is Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos?
The main route is 21.1 km.
What does Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos demand?
The Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos requires runners to sustain steady pacing over a standard half marathon distance of 21.1 kilometers through Lisbon in late autumn.
Who is Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos for?
Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos is open to all participants.
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