MARATHON SONS OF FREITA 2026

The Flavius Challenge OCR 2026 is an obstacle course racing event taking place on April 18-19, 2026, in Chaves, Portugal. It features multiple race distances including OCR3KM, OCR10KM, and OCR12KM, catering to different competition categories such as the National OCR Championship and Open competition.

The event is organized by Flavius Challenge OCR in partnership with the Portuguese Obstacle Racing Federation and the Municipality of Chaves. It welcomes a wide range of participants including licensed athletes competing for national titles and open category racers.

The Grande Trail Fisgas de Ermelo is a trail running event taking place on April 18 and 19, 2026, in Mondim de Basto, Portugal. It features competitive races including a Long Trail (approx. 33 km), Short Trail (approx. 23 km), and Uphill (approx. 7 km), as well as non-competitive events such as a 10 km walk and kids’ races.

The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the competitive races, and from 12 years old for the walk. The courses traverse the scenic Serra do Alvão, including a climb to Alto da Senhora da Graça at 947 meters altitude, offering challenging elevation gains up to 1750 meters.

The race atmosphere is competitive and demanding, with safety and environmental responsibility emphasized. The event also includes ExpoFisgas, a sports equipment exhibition, and kids’ activities, making it suitable for families and athletes alike.

The Castelo de Vide Sky Race 2026 is a sky running event taking place on April 18 and 19, 2026, in Castelo de Vide, Portugal. The event features a Sky Sprint on April 18 with a 2 km distance and 200 m elevation gain, and on April 19, three Sky Race distances of approximately 22 km (1500 m D+), 17 km (1200 m D+), and 12 km (850 m D+), all circular routes.

The Sky Sprint is open to participants aged 15 and older with parental consent, while the 22 km Sky Race is for those 18 and older. The 17 km and 12 km races allow participants aged 15 and older with parental consent. The event is open to both federated and non-federated athletes and includes multiple age categories.

The race courses offer challenging mountain terrain with significant elevation gain, emphasizing physical and mental preparation for mountain autonomy. The atmosphere is competitive with individual time trial format for the Sky Sprint and open-road system for the Sky Races.

The Trail Run Real Priolo 2026 is a trail running event taking place on April 18, 2026, on the island of São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal. This 6th edition features four competitive races and a walking event, with distances including Ultra Trail (46.6 km), Trail (33 km), Trail Sprint (23.6 km), Mini Trail (10 km), and a 10 km Caminhada (walk).

The event is open to different participant profiles, with minimum age requirements varying per race: 18 years for Ultra Trail and Trail, 16 years for Trail Sprint, 11 years for Mini Trail, and from 9 years for the walking event when accompanied by an adult. It is part of the National Trail Running circuits and the prestigious UTMB World Series, ensuring a competitive and well-recognized race environment.

The courses traverse the scenic trails, agricultural paths, forests, and streams of the Nordeste municipality, offering diverse and challenging terrain. The event promotes environmental sustainability and cultural awareness, combining sport with the discovery of lesser-known landscapes. The atmosphere balances competitive spirit with community and recreational activities, including cultural and social events alongside the races.