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Event summary
The Maratona do Algarve 2026 is a running event scheduled for December 6, 2026, with start and finish at Marina de Vilamoura. It features multiple race distances including a full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.0975 km), 10K run, and a 5 km solidarity walk.
The races are open to participants born in specified years or earlier, with the marathon and half marathon requiring participants born in 2006 or earlier, and the 10K for those born in 2008 or earlier. The solidarity walk is open to all ages and is non-competitive.
The event follows strict regulations from the Portuguese Athletics Federation and World Athletics, offering a festive atmosphere with a variety of distances to accommodate different runners and walkers.
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Age categories/divisions:
• Marathon and Half Marathon: born in 2006 or earlier
• 10K: born in 2008 or earlier
• Solidarity Walk: all ages
• Senior and veteran age groups for marathon, half marathon, and 10K (F/M40, F/M45, F/M50, F/M55, F/M60, F/M65, F/M70)
Start/finish locations: Marina de Vilamoura
Start times per category/distance: 08:30 for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and Solidarity Walk
Cut-off times:
• Marathon: 6 hours
• Half Marathon: 3 hours
• 10K: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Solidarity Walk: 1 hour 30 minutes
Registration deadline: Changes allowed until November 6, 2026; registration subject to payment and deadlines on official platform
Timing method: Electronic chip timing; chip must be worn visibly on the front of the chest
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations every 5 km for marathon and half marathon; intermediate and finish points for 10K and walk
Prizes: Participation medals for all finishers; monetary prizes for top overall and veteran categories in marathon; trophies for top 3 male and female finishers in marathon, half marathon, and 10K
Location
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Marathon 42 km
Half Marathon 21 km
Road Running 10 km
Walking 5 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: official event t-shirt included, with size subject to availability
🏅 Finisher prize: medal of participation for marathon, half marathon, and 10K finishers
⏱️ Timing + live results by category via electronic chip system
🛟 Safety support: medical teams along the course and public order forces for participant and traffic control
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident and liability insurance included with registration
🥤 Aid stations: hydration and food every 5 km for marathon and half marathon, intermediate and finish points for 10K and walk
🚿 Showers available at location and times to be announced
🧳 Guardaroupa (bag drop) service available at start/finish for marathon, half marathon, and 10K participants
🏆 Podium awards and monetary prizes for top finishers and veterans in marathon, trophies for top 3 in marathon, half marathon, and 10K
