Marathon 42.195 km
Certified by the FPA and World Athletics
Start and finish
The Atlantic beside you.
From the first kilometre to the last.
On 6 December, run from start to finish at Marina de Vilamoura, on a rolling course with the Atlantic alongside.
Sunday
6 DEC
Marina de VilamouraA rolling course, right by the sea
Rolling and beside the sea, with the elevation gain of every distance measured and published.
Rolling, and we give you the numbers
The route rises and falls along the coast. We publish the elevation gain of every distance so you can set your pace with data.
The Atlantic as your backdrop
Start and finish at Marina de Vilamoura, with the ocean alongside and the mild Algarve December. You race where others take holidays.
Your distance, your goal
Four distances on the same day. From the full 42K challenge to a 5K walk with the family, everyone finds their race.
Choose your distance
All start and finish at Marina de Vilamoura, on 6 December.
Algarve Marathon2026
42K
Marathon
The big one. The distance you build for over months and race once a season, starting and finishing at Marina de Vilamoura.
Rolling · +252 m total climb
FPA and World Athletics certified
from €65Register
Algarve Marathon2026
21K
Half Marathon
All the intensity of racing without the full distance. Demanding and within reach if you train consistently.
Rolling · +111 m total climb
FPA and World Athletics certified
from €40Register
Algarve Marathon2026
10K
10K Run
Ten kilometres to run hard, in a setting you will not find twice. The perfect way in for anyone chasing speed.
Rolling · +48 m total climb
FPA and World Athletics certified
from €35Register
Algarve Marathon2026
5K
Solidarity Walk
For everyone, at any age. Be part of the event, walk with your family and support a cause, right by the sea.
Open to all levels
from €14Register
Along the courseAlgarve coast
You know exactly what you are running into
We publish the total elevation gain for every distance, measured on the official route. Few races do. We do, because anyone training deserves to decide with data.
+252 m
Marathon 42.195 km
+111 m
Half Marathon 21.0975 km
+48 m
10K Run
0 m
Elevation at start and finish
From the marina to the Atlantic, and back
The race sets off from Marina de Vilamoura, crosses the municipality of Loulé with the ocean close by, and returns to the same point, where the finish line waits.
In December, the Algarve gives you what almost no European destination can at that time of year: mild temperatures, good light and roads made for running. It is the right setting to close your season with a race you will remember.
The courseAlong the Atlantic
Take the route with you
The map and elevation profile for each race, and the files to train on the course. The GPX file is for watches and running apps such as Garmin, Coros or Strava. The KML file is for Google Maps.
Half Marathon 21.0975 km
Certified by the FPA and World Athletics
Start and finish
10K Run 10 km
Certified by the FPA and World Athletics
Start and finish
On Google Maps, in three steps
- On a computer, open Google My Maps (opens in a new tab) and create a new map.
- Click “Import” and choose the KML file you downloaded.
- On your phone, open the Google Maps app and go to Saved, Maps. The route is there.
Official course from the organisers, certified by the Portuguese Athletics Federation (FPA) and World Athletics. Your watch may show slightly less than the certified distance: the official measurement is the one taken with the measuring tape. The 5K Walk route has not been published yet.
Questions about the course
Where are the start and finish?
At Marina de Vilamoura, in the municipality of Loulé, for all four distances. You finish where you started, right by the Atlantic.
What is the course profile like?
Rolling, starting and finishing at sea level. The marathon has around 252 metres of total climb over 42.195 km, the half marathon around 111 and the 10K around 48.
Is the course certified?
Yes. The Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K are certified by the Portuguese Athletics Federation (FPA) and World Athletics. The 5K Walk is a charity walk and is not certified.
Where can I see the map and profile?
Higher up on this page, under Take the route with you, you will find the map and elevation profile of each race and the GPX and KML files for your watch, apps and Google Maps.
