2nd Grape Harvest Trail

The Tua Festival de Percursos Pedestres Carrazeda de Ansiães is a trail running event taking place on September 19-20, 2026, in Carrazeda de Ansiães, Portugal. It is part of a series of five weekend activities held throughout the year across the five municipalities of the Vale do Tua region.

The event offers various trail running routes suitable for different age categories, including Juvenile and Open categories for both males and females. It is organized by the Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua, highlighting the natural beauty of the region.

The X TdM Trail dos Morcegos by Mitsubishi Motors is a trail running event held on September 19, 2026, in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. It features five races: Ultra Trail (53.2 km with 2300 m ascent), Trail (34.4 km with 1590 m ascent), Trail Sprint (18.9 km with 670 m ascent), Caminhada (6.5 km), and Kids (1.9 km), all finishing at Centro Social e Paroquial Nossa Senhora das Neves.

Open to all athletes aged 18+ for Ultra and Trail, 16+ for Trail Sprint, and younger categories for Caminhada and Kids with supervision. The Ultra and Trail races are classified under ITRA and UTMB, contributing points to regional trail running circuits, attracting competitive runners seeking ranking points.

The courses traverse scenic trails and paths in the municipality of Ponta Delgada with significant elevation changes, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience. The event atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, with races for all ages and a non-competitive Caminhada.

The Trilhos dos Heróis – Sunset Trail is a trail running event taking place on September 26, 2026, in Vila Franca das Naves, Guarda, Portugal. It features multiple race options including a 31 km long trail, a 19 km short trail, a 12 km walk, and a kids’ trail run.

The event welcomes participants aged 5 and above, with specific age minimums for each race, and includes classifications by age groups and overall rankings for the competitive trails. It is organized by the Volunteer Firefighters of Vila Franca das Naves and offers a unique experience combining sport, nature, and the magic of sunset in a forested area.

The races start and finish at the Volunteer Firefighters’ headquarters and traverse challenging and fun trails in the Trancoso municipality. The event also aims to engage the community and bring together different generations, with a festive atmosphere and activities for all ages.

The Desafio Cumes do Marão 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 26, 2026, in Amarante, Portugal. It offers four circular race distances starting and finishing at Lugar do Eido in the village of Ansiães: 50 km, 30 km, 20 km, and 13 km.

Open to participants aged 18 and over, the event features challenging mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains, including routes passing through several emblematic summits of the Marão mountain range. The race is organized by Associação Desportiva Marão Trail and SavageNatur Events® and continues the legacy of the Ultra Trail do Marão.

Participants will experience the natural beauty of the Marão region, including century-old forests and breathtaking valleys, in a demanding semi-autonomous race environment. The event fosters a spirit of solidarity and respect for nature, with sustainability and environmental responsibility emphasized throughout.