Once again the city of Lisbon invites everyone to more than 30,000 runners – amateurs and professionals- in one of the most anticipated event in the sporting world.
When spring comes, Lisbon hosts the race of the year: the Lisbon Half Marathon, of about 21kms. In addition, the city organizes a mini marathon of more than 7 kms for the less experienced athletes.
It may be an original idea to discover a city by participating or following their sporting events. If you are in Lisbon for those dates, why not mingle with the locals and become part of a unique experience along with some 38,000 people. Lisbon Half Marathon will start at 10:30 from the April 25 Bridge, which crosses the splendid river Tagus. Last year, Martin Lel of Kenya won the men’s category with 00:59:56, and American Kara Goucher was the winner with a time of 01:08:30.

The Expo will be open, with specialized exhibition in athletics, with stores devoted to professional runners. This is a place not to miss, with more than 60,000 visitors each year and is open to the public from 17 to 21 of March.

And if you do not want to run, but walk calmly walk through the city and discover countless magical places. Give your partner a surprise and take him them to Portugal, while staying in one of CitySiesta’s Lisbon apartments, where affordable and comfortable accommodation awaits.

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