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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Malta Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
EDP Lisbon Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Malta Marathon
Valletta, Malta
Race B
EDP Lisbon Marathon
Lisbon, Portugal
Date
Expected February 2027
Expected October 2027
Month
Feb
Oct
Location
🇲🇹 Valletta, Malta
🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
385 m
▲
290 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Winter · Europe
Autumn · Europe
Race-day temp.
12–18°C
15–22°C
Conditions
Mediterranean February — mild, sometimes breezy
Warm autumn, Atlantic breeze on the coastal section
Humidity
65–75%
65–75%
Wind
15–25 km/h Mediterranean mistral
15–25 km/h off the Atlantic
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