The four distances and how to choose
Marathon 42K, Half 21K, 10K Run or 5K Walk: a quick guide to picking the right distance for your goal and your training.
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Albufeira
News
The official updates of the Algarve Marathon 2026.
Sunday
6 DEC
Marina de Vilamoura
Patrons
Carlos Lopes and Aurora Cunha as patrons
The 1984 Olympic marathon champion and the three-time world road champion are the patrons of the first edition. A look at their record.
Registration open for the Algarve Marathon 2026
You can now register for the first edition, in the 42K, 21K and 10K races and the 5K Solidarity Walk. Prices vary by phase, with the best rates for early entries.
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The Algarve Marathon debuts on 6 December in Vilamoura
The first edition takes place on 6 December 2026, with start and finish at Marina de Vilamoura, under the motto “Much more than a marathon”, featuring 42K, 21K, 10K and 5K.
Destination
Vilamoura hosts the start and finish of the race
Marina de Vilamoura will be the centre of the first edition, reinforcing the link between the race and the territory, the sea and the destination's tourism experience.
Strategy
The Algarve Marathon boosts sports tourism in December
Holding the race in December strengthens the vitality of the Algarve outside the high season, combining road running, active tourism and regional value.
