First edition · Where athletes meet nature

Algarve
Marathon 2026

Much more than a marathon.

6 December 2026 Marina de Vilamoura
42K Marathon 21K Half Marathon 10K Run 5K Walk
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On the way to the first edition

6 December 2026 · Marina de Vilamoura

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Registration open. Secure your place in the first edition.

Organised by GlobalSport, with the institutional support of

GlobalSport, organiser Visit Portugal Visit Algarve Loulé Town Council Visit Loulé Arrow Global Portugal Vilamoura World
Much more than a marathon

Running, tourism and territory in a single event

More than a road race, the Algarve Marathon 2026 is a project of regional identity, tourism promotion and community engagement.

Holding it in December strengthens the link between sport, destination and regional vitality outside the high season, positioning the Algarve as a benchmark for road running and active tourism.

Runners racing in a road marathon, in full stride
On the course

Made for running

Four distances, one course, thousands of strides.

Four distances

Choose your challenge

From 5K to 42K, a distance for every kind of participant.

42K

Marathon

The flagship distance, for those after the full challenge.

Technical details soon
21K

Half Marathon

Demanding, for runners ready for a competitive challenge.

Technical details soon
10K

Run

Accessible and fast, for a range of runner profiles.

Technical details soon
5K

Walk

Designed to involve the community and all levels.

Technical details soon
Start and finish

Marina de Vilamoura as the stage

Marina de Vilamoura is the start and finish of the Algarve Marathon 2026.

This setting links the race to one of the Algarve's most recognised landscapes, in the municipality of Loulé, and reinforces the event's visual, tourism and premium dimension, with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop.

Aerial view of Marina de Vilamoura, stage of the Algarve Marathon 2026
December in the Algarve

An active destination all year round

Holding the race in December helps position the Algarve as an active destination all year and brings life to the region outside the high season. Its proximity to Faro International Airport makes access easy for national and international participants.

42K
Marathon
21K
Half Marathon
10K
Run
5K
Walk
Patron & Matron

Icons of Portuguese athletics

The first edition features two unmissable names from the history of national running.

Carlos Lopes, Patron of the Algarve Marathon 2026

Patron

Carlos Lopes

His place in the history of Portuguese athletics reinforces the sporting and symbolic dimension of the event.

Aurora Cunha, Matron of the Algarve Marathon 2026

Matron

Aurora Cunha

Her presence links the event to a major reference of Portuguese running.

Meet the Patron and Matron
Frequently asked questions

What you need to know

The Algarve Marathon 2026 takes place on 6 December 2026.

The start and finish are at Marina de Vilamoura.

The event features a 42K Marathon, 21K Half Marathon, 10K Run and 5K Walk.

Yes, registration is open. You can sign up on the official platform and see prices by phase on the Registration page.

The detailed course, official map and elevation will be published soon, after technical and institutional validation.

See all questions

Get ready to run in the Algarve

Registration is open. Secure your place in the first Algarve Marathon, in the 42K, 21K, 10K or the Solidarity Walk.