42K
Marathon
The flagship distance, for those after the full challenge.
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First edition · Where athletes meet nature
Algarve
Algarve
Marathon 2026
Much more than a marathon.
42K Marathon
21K Half Marathon
10K Run
5K Walk
Countdown
On the way to the first edition
6 December 2026 · Marina de Vilamoura
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It's today. Welcome to the Algarve Marathon.
Registration open. Secure your place in the first edition.
Organised by GlobalSport, with the institutional support of
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.
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.
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.
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
Official travel partner
Accommodation and logistics with OptViagens
OptViagens is the official travel and accommodation agency of the Algarve Marathon. It handles your stay, transfers and experiences in the destination, so the only thing left to think about is the race.
- Accommodation in Vilamoura and the Loule area
- Transfers from Faro International Airport
- Experiences, groups and families, with dedicated terms
Patron & Matron
Icons of Portuguese athletics
The first edition features two unmissable names from the history of national running.
Patron
Carlos Lopes
Portugal's first Olympic gold, in Los Angeles 1984, and marathon world record, 2:07:12, in Rotterdam 1985.
Matron
Aurora Cunha
Three-time world road champion, from 1984 to 1986, and one of Portugal's greatest marathon runners.
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.
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.