8th Luso Bussaco Trails 2026

The Passeio Da Espiga is a non-competitive sports event featuring mountain biking, walking, and trail running, taking place on May 10, 2026, in the town and parish of Mafra. The event offers two biking distances—approximately 20 km (easy) and 40 km (difficult)—and a walking route of about 13 km.

Open to all participants, both amateurs and professionals, including male and female athletes, and categories for conventional and electric bikes. The event promotes sport in a convivial and leisure environment, highlighting the unique characteristics of Mafra.

Participants will enjoy a well-marked course with mechanical assistance zones and refreshment points, plus a finisher medal and commemorative T-shirt for all.

The 64th Grande Prémio Internacional Cidade de Viseu 2026 is a road running event scheduled for May 10, 2026, in the city of Viseu, Portugal. The main race features a 10,000-meter course designed to challenge both elite athletes and experienced veterans.

The event includes races for different age groups: the main 10K race for athletes aged 18 and above, and a youth program with distances ranging from 1000m to 3000m for children and teenagers. Male and female athletes compete together but are classified separately, with individual and team classifications available.

Organized by the Associação de Atletismo de Viseu and managed technically by Native Warriors, the race is certified by the Portuguese Athletics Federation and World Athletics, ensuring a prestigious and well-regulated competition. The course passes through various parishes of Viseu, starting and finishing at the same location, offering a unique urban running experience.

The Wings for Life World Run is a global running event taking place on May 10, 2026, at Praça do Tejo near Parque Infantil do Parque Tejo in Lisboa Parque das Nações, Portugal. This unique race format challenges participants to run as far as possible before being caught by the catcher car.

Distances vary dynamically depending on each runner’s pace, with examples including 3 km, 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 20 km, and 40 km. The event is accessible to wheelchair participants, emphasizing inclusivity.

All entry fees are donated to spinal cord research, making this race a meaningful cause-driven event with a global community atmosphere.

The Góis Trail 3rd edition – Entre a serra e o Ceira is a trail running event taking place on May 10, 2026, in Góis, Coimbra, Portugal. It features four races: a non-competitive 12 km walk and three competitive trail runs of approximately 12 km (Mini Trail), 17 km (Trail Curto), and 30 km (Trail Longo).

The event is open to athletes meeting minimum age requirements (16+ for Mini Trail, 18+ for Trail Curto, and 20+ for Trail Longo) and includes a race that is part of the Coimbra district circuit with discounts for ADAC-affiliated athletes. The courses traverse beautiful trails around the Ceira valley and surrounding mountains, offering spectacular natural scenery.

The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with good organization, animation, and a focus on respect for nature. The event includes individual and team classifications with trophies and prizes, and provides showers and post-race amenities.