10-17 October 2026

Running week

It is once again time to lace up your running shoes for our popular running week this autumn! We are building on a familiar programme and creating the joy of running together with our experienced coaches. Together with our profiles Anders Szalkai and Mustafa Mohamed and 10-15 running coaches, we offer speed groups for all levels. Join us and share the joy of running!

You’ll experience great runs, smart technique tips, fast intervals, useful hill training and fantastic views during the coastal pass. Every day we also meet the sun during the morning jog on the mile-long beach. You will also be offered a wide range of other training such as yoga and various strength and fitness classes.

Monte Gordo offers many measured running trails in the nature reserve, on the beach and along the country roads. Just outside our hotel, a nature reserve begins with undulating forest paths that are perfect for running. The nature reserve is bordered by Monte Gordo to the west, Vila Real de San António and Spain to the east, the beach and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The mile-long beach is also well suited to running of various types, such as distance, intervals and speed play. The ebb and flow of the river means that the beach is tightly packed and the running experience is further enhanced by the minimal gradient.

It’s not unusual for people who weren’t keen on running before travelling to leave Monte Gordo as enthusiastic runners!

Of course, holiday destinations offer more than just exercise opportunities. Sometimes it’s wonderful to simply relax and enjoy the sun, beach and good food. Why not take the opportunity to rent a bike and explore the area on your own? The area is rich in beautiful natural areas, charming seaside restaurants and a wonderful beach that invites you for long, relaxing walks. We believe in living a balanced life, enjoying the good things in life while promoting health.

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Sample programme (from autumn 2025)

Training programme (example)

Saturday 10 October

11:00-20:00 Approx arrivals
15:00 Shakeout run – gathering outside Dunamar
16:30 Core – Plankan

Sunday 11 October

07:30 Morning jog/walking 30 min + mobility 15 min
07:30 Yoga – Small training hall
10:00 Welcome meeting followed by a tour – The conference
11:30 HIIT – Grass area
11:30 Core – Plankan
15:00 Zumba – Plankan
15:00 Barbell physics – Large training hall
15:00 Circuit training – Cages
16:15 Running/Warm-up distance, running training and running strength
17:45 YinYoga for runners – Large training hall
20:30 Mingle with the kids at Dunamar Hotel

Monday 12 October

07:30 Morning jog/walking 30 min + mobility 15 min
07:30 Yoga – Small training hall
10:00 Running/20 km threshold run on the “Castro Marim round” in different speed groups, or 8 km Western Forest with speed element
10:15 Gymnastics – Plankan
11:45 Circuit training – Cages
11:45 Core – Grass area
15:00 Afro/Latino – Plankan
15:00 Beach physics – Strand/Buren
15:00 Kettlebells – Grass area
16:15 Running/Distance running “recovery” about 30 min in different speed groups
17:15 Yoga/Wabing for runners – Small training hall
20:00 Lecture – The Conference

Tuesday 13 October

07:30 Morning jog/walking 30 min + mobility 15 min
07:30 Yoga – Small training hall
10:15 HIIT – Grass area
10:15 Mobility for runners – Plankan
11:30 Flowtankpass – Beaches
11:30 Barbell physics – Large training hall
11:30 Zumba – Plankan
15:00 Running/short interval sessions on track
17:00 After Run – The beach bar

Wednesday 14 October

09:00 Run/Long run in Odeleite 10-14 km + alt run home 28 km with two coffee stops
10:15 Barbell physics – Large training hall
11:30 Afro/Latino – Plankan
15:30 Circuit training – Cages
15:30 Core – Grass area
16:30 YinYoga for runners – Small training hall
17:30 After Run with Q&A in the bar at Dunamar

Thursday 15 October

07:00 Morning jog 35-40 min
07:45 Yoga – Large training hall
10:15 HIIT – Plankan
10:15 Kettlebells – Small training hall
10:15 Zumba – Plankan
11:30 Beach physics – Strand/Buren
11:30 Mobility for runners – Grass surface
15:00 Flowtankpass – Beaches
15:00 Gymnastics – Plankan
16:15 Running/Interval ladder with rest
17:45 Yoga/Wabing for runners – Small training hall
20:30 Lecture: Prehab – running injuries with Hasse – Conference

Friday 16 October

08:30 Kustpasset – 3 options. 1) Trail 15 or 8 km. 2) Trail round with views over 5.4 km. 3) Direct to the village and view jog or walk
14:30 Return journey by bus
16:30 Core – Grass area
16:30 Yoga recovery session – Plankan
20:30 Mingle and bubbles with slide show – Conference
Disco night with Silent Disco – Conference

Saturday 17 October

07:00 Power Walk/Walk 30 min
07:00 Yoga – Small training hall
09:00 Running for those participants who go home late / distance pass

Our hotels

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Hotel Apartamento Dunamar

Dunamar is perfectly located directly on the beach with private entrance and exit to the beach and boardwalk.

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Alcazar Hotel & SPA

Alcazar is perfectly located near the nature reserve with great walking and running trails and only 350 metres away is the mile-long beach. Restaurants, shops and the small centre of Monte Gordo are within

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The Prime Energize Hotel

Prime Energize Hotel is a newly opened hotel (2017) with 105 fresh modern rooms. The atmosphere is young, modern and friendly.

COMBINE TRAINING WITH GOLF

Enjoy great rounds on some of the Algarve’s best courses – beautiful views, well-manicured fairways and plenty of time for both play and socialising. Everything is prepared – just grab your clubs and get out on the course.