MessengerHALF MARATHON OF ALGARVE 2026
- Sun, October 18, 2026
- 10 € — 16 €
- 4 races
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Event summary
The Algarve Half Marathon 2026 is a running event scheduled for October 18, 2026, in Quarteira, Loulé, Portugal. It features two competitive distances: the half marathon of 21.097 km and a mini marathon of approximately 10.5 km.
The competition is open to all athletes, both federated and non-federated, including individuals and teams from senior and veteran categories (born in 2006 or earlier). The event is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Loulé and the Associação de Atletismo do Algarve, in partnership with local organizations.
Participants will experience a race starting and finishing on Avenida da Francisco Sá Carneiro, in front of Jardim Filipe Jonas, with a supportive atmosphere and prize awards for top finishers by gender and age categories.
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Start/finish locations: Avenida da Francisco Sá Carneiro, in front of Jardim Filipe Jonas – Quarteira
Start times per category/distance:
• 10:00 – Half Marathon (21.097 km) and Mini Marathon (approx. 10.5 km)
Age categories/divisions:
• SUB-20 (2007/2008)
• SUB-23 (2004/2005/2006)
• Seniors (2006 and earlier)
• Veterans I (35–39 years)
• Veterans II (40–44 years)
• Veterans III (45–49 years)
• Veterans IV (50–54 years)
• Veterans V (55+ years)
Participant limit: 400 participants for the Half Marathon and 400 participants for the Mini Marathon
Bib pick-up time and location: October 17, 15:00–19:00 and October 18 until 09:00 at the competition secretariat, Jardim Filipe Jonas – Quarteira
Timing method: Chip timing provided in the athlete kit, personal and non-transferable
Prizes: Trophies for the top 3 overall male and female finishers in both races; medals for the top 3 by age category and gender in the Half Marathon only; electronic participation diploma available for download after the event
Toilets and aid station placement: Medical assistance available at start and finish
Registration deadline: No registrations accepted on the day of the event
Cancellation & refund policy: The event may be cancelled due to external factors such as natural disasters, strikes, demonstrations, traffic restrictions, telecommunications failures, government restrictions, or new legislation.
Location
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Road Running 21 km Federated
Road Running 21 km Não Federado
Road Running 10.5 km Federated
Road Running 10.5 km Não Federado
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bag, bib, t-shirt, chip, various promotional materials
🏅 Finisher prize: trophies for top 3 overall male and female finishers, medals for top 3 by age category and gender in Half Marathon
⏱️ Timing + live results by chip timing
🛟 Safety support: medical assistance at start and finish
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included
📸 Image rights authorized for event media
🏆 Electronic participation diploma available for download
