Fast course crossing the Vasco da Gama Bridge. One of Europe's premier half marathon events.
Lisbon Half Marathon 2026 features an elite field rated 94/100, with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone 🇺🇸 emerging as the clear frontrunner at 23.5% win probability. Jakob Ingebrigtsen trails at 11.1% and will need a tactical masterclass to contend.
Watch for the head-to-head between Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Jakob Ingebrigtsen — our model has them separated by only 12.4 points. Jacob Kiplimo 🇺🇬 (10.7%) adds a wildcard element. Course knowledge and pacing strategy will be decisive in the closing stages.
Cool conditions (16°C / 61°F) are favorable for fast times. Mild skies should allow athletes to push the pace early. Watch for Light impacting the exposed sections of the course.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone to win. With 0 days to go, barring injury, this looks like a strong favorite performance.
Course record: 58:01. Lisbon hosts this 21.0975 km event.
Elite field to be announced.