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The 1st Trail de Arrifana, “Corre Quem Pode, Caminha Quem Quer”, takes place on July 26, 2026, in Arrifana, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. Organized by A.A.R.C.C. – Associação Arrifana Running Corrida e Caminhada, with the support of the Parish Council of Arrifana and Santa Maria da Feira Municipality, the event combines sport and nature through trail running and walking routes in the local area.

The event includes a 15 km trail race and a 7 km walk, designed for participants who want either a more demanding trail experience or a more relaxed outdoor activity. The routes explore the natural trails of Arrifana and the surrounding municipality of Santa Maria da Feira.

The Trail Terras de Oiã is a trail running event taking place on July 26, 2026, in the parish of Oiã, Oliveira do Bairro, Portugal. It features four races: a 24 km Long Trail, a 16 km Short Trail, an 8 km Mini Trail, and a 1 km Trail Kids, along with an 8 km non-competitive walk.

The event is open to athletes aged 18+ for the Long Trail and 15+ for the Short and Mini Trails, with the Trail Kids for children up to 12 years old. The races are timed except for the Trail Kids and walk. The courses traverse rural and forest trails with moderate elevation, offering a scenic and natural experience.

The atmosphere is community-focused with competitive and recreational options, including team trophies and prizes for top finishers. The event also includes a prize money for the top three male and female athletes in the two longest competitive races.

The Corrida Atlântica Comporta – Tróia is a 15 km beach running race taking place on July 19, 2026, along the Atlantic coast of Grândola, Portugal. The race starts at Praia da Comporta and finishes at Praia Tróia-Mar in Tróia, with the entire course run on sand.

Open to all individuals aged 16 and above, the event includes individual and team competitions, where the top three finishers of each team contribute to the team classification. The race offers monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers and age categories, as well as trophies for the best teams.

The race is organized by the Municipality of Grândola and features a unique coastal route within a protected natural area, emphasizing respect for the environment. Transport options by catamaran and bus are available for participants upon request.

The Ultra Maratona Atlântica Melides – Tróia is an adventure race held on July 19, 2026, along the Atlantic coast of Grândola, Portugal. This unique ultra marathon covers approximately 45 km entirely on beach sand, starting at Praia de Melides and finishing at Praia de Tróia-Mar in Tróia.

Open to individuals aged 18 and over from any nationality, the race can be contested individually or in teams representing clubs or institutions. The event demands high physical and psychological endurance due to the long distance, sandy terrain, and continuous sun exposure. It features official team classifications and monetary prizes for top finishers.

The race offers a challenging and scenic coastal route with strict environmental respect rules, creating a competitive yet responsible atmosphere for all participants.