Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions about the first edition.
The Algarve Marathon 2026 takes place on 6 December 2026.
The start and finish are at Marina de Vilamoura, in the municipality of Loulé, Algarve.
The event features a 42K Marathon, a 21K Half Marathon, a 10K Run and a 5K Solidarity Walk.
Yes. Registration is open on the official platform, and prices vary by phase. See the Registration page for details.
The course starts and finishes at Marina de Vilamoura and is fast and predominantly flat. On the Course page you will find the elevation gain for each distance and the interactive route for every course. The course is undergoing certification and homologation.
Yes. The official rules are available on the Rules page, covering entries, prizes, timing, safety and data protection.
Yes. You can find accommodation, access and what to do in the Algarve on the Tourism page, with our official partner OptViagens.
The event is organised by GlobalSport.
The project is supported by Algarve Tourism, Loulé Town Council, the Arrow Global Group and Vilamoura World.
Carlos Lopes is the Patron and Aurora Cunha is the Matron of the first edition.