Photo: john bristow · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlon
TRITON WORLD FINALS-Portimão
Portimao, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
132 km88 km44 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+3
PTRunning Territory & Spot
Running in the Algarve
15 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 44 races in Algarve with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events150 confirmed dates
Competitions44Races & courses
Distances5 - 303 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,040 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
AXT - Algarve Xtreme Trail
Querença, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
47 km31 km20 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
Photo: iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWalking & Hiking
Caminhada Trail dos Budas
Benafim, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
30 km25 km13 km
MountainForest+2
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Faro Half Marathon
Faro, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km11 km10.5 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Trail Alte Algarve
Alte, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
15 km10 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Trail Serra de Monchique
Monchique, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
46 km32 km18 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
MamaMaratona
Quarteira, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10.5 km5 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run
Photo: Asurnipal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
ALUT - Algarviana Ultra Trail
Sagres, Portugal
Date to be announcedDate TBA
303 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | TRITON WORLD FINALS-Portimão | Portimao, Faro District, PT | Triathlon | 132 km88 km44 km |
| Date to be announced | AXT - Algarve Xtreme Trail | Querença, Faro District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 47 km31 km20 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Caminhada Trail dos Budas | Benafim, Faro District, PT | Walking & Hiking | 30 km25 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Faro Half Marathon | Faro, Faro District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 21.1 km11 km10.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Alte Algarve | Alte, Faro District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 15 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Serra de Monchique | Monchique, Faro District, PT | Trail Running | 46 km32 km18 km |
| Date to be announced | MamaMaratona | Quarteira, Faro District, PT | Road Running | 21.1 km10.5 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | ALUT - Algarviana Ultra Trail | Sagres, Faro District, PT | Trail Running | 303 km |
| Date to be announced | Falesia Run | Albufeira, Faro District, PT | Trail Running | 11 km6 km |
| Date to be announced | Trail Urbano Noturno Bombeiros de Tavira | Tavira, Faro District, PT | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 11 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Move.Tavira | Tavira, Faro District, PT | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Corrida da Liberdade Portimão | Portimao, Faro District, PT | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Algarve (Europe, Portugal) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 15 public events and 44 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Key host locations include Portimao, Querença, Benafim, and Faro. Notable events in the selection include TRITON WORLD FINALS-Portimão, AXT - Algarve Xtreme Trail, and Caminhada Trail dos Budas.
Race distances span from 5 km to 303 km, reaching up to +7,040 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Algarve includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Algarve?
RunningCompass currently lists 15 verified events with 44 individual races in Algarve. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include TRITON WORLD FINALS-Portimão, AXT - Algarve Xtreme Trail, and Caminhada Trail dos Budas.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Algarve?
Events in Algarve focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 303 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Portimao, Querença, Benafim, and Faro.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Algarve?
The most selective courses in Algarve climb up to +7,040 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Algarve?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.