Marina de Vilamoura
The Event
Southern Europe's December marathon, starting and finishing at Marina de Vilamoura, half an hour from Faro Airport. Run in the sun while much of Europe already runs in the cold.
The Algarve Marathon is born with the ambition of becoming a benchmark race in the national and international road-running calendar.
The event brings together sport, tourism promotion, community and the value of the Algarve region, under the motto “Much more than a marathon”.
Much more than a marathon
Every finish counts, from the first to the last across the line.
Why this marathon exists
The vision
To create a race with its own identity, anchored in Vilamoura, in the municipality of Loulé and in the Algarve, able to attract runners, companions, visitors and brands interested in sport, active tourism and destination experiences.
Why Vilamoura
Vilamoura offers a renowned setting and a direct connection to the region. Marina de Vilamoura, as start and finish, gives the event a strong visual presence and a clear association with lifestyle, tourism and major events.
Why December
December in the Algarve means mild weather to run in, while much of Europe is already training in the cold. It is the right time to close your year with a strong result and turn the race into a few days of active holidays in the sun, at a destination half an hour from Faro Airport.
Organisation and partners
The event is organised by GlobalSport, with the support of Algarve Tourism, Loulé Town Council, the Arrow Global Group and Vilamoura World.
Patron and Matron
Carlos Lopes is the Patron and Aurora Cunha is the Matron of the first edition. Meet the Patron and Matron.
