Benfeita Trail 2026

The VI Amazing Espite Trail is a trail running event taking place on July 18-19, 2026, in Espite, Ourém, Portugal. It features technical trail courses with a family-friendly atmosphere and strong local community involvement.

The event offers multiple distances: a 10 km Mini Trail and Caminhada, a 19 km Trail Sprint, and a 31 km Trail Longo, with positive elevation gains ranging from 400 m to 1600 m. Participation is open to athletes meeting minimum age requirements, with no mention of license requirements.

The event includes Trail Kids and Trail Inclusivo races promoting inclusion and youth participation, held on the evening before the main races. The race is part of recognized trail running circuits including ATRP and ITRA, with electronic timing and mandatory control points ensuring fair competition.

The 5ª Légua da Praia do Osso da Baleia is a running race scheduled for July 19, 2026, held at Praia do Osso da Baleia, Portugal. This event is part of the Circuito Meio Fundo ADAL and features a variety of distances to accommodate different age groups and competitive levels, including a main 5 km legua (league) race, mini legs for younger participants, and a family walk.

The race is open to all participants, whether affiliated with FPA, INATEL, or competing as popular runners either individually or in teams. The course is unique as it is entirely run on the beach sand, offering a scenic and challenging terrain. The event atmosphere is inclusive and family-friendly, with a schedule that includes children’s races starting from 500 meters to 2 km, and a mass participation walk for all ages.

In addition to individual competition, there is a team classification where the top three athletes from each team contribute to the team score, fostering a community spirit. The event also supports charitable causes through food donations from participants, enhancing its social impact.

The Bravos Challenge is an obstacle race taking place on July 18, 2026, in Caldas de São Jorge, Santa Maria da Feira. This 10 km race features natural obstacles that challenge and energize participants.

The event is open to senior male and female athletes, with registration closing on July 11, 2026. It offers a thrilling and dynamic race experience in a scenic location.

The Viseu OCR Police Challenge is an obstacle course race taking place on July 18, 2026, at Parque Urbano Radial de Santiago, Viseu. This event features a 5 km course with approximately 30 obstacles that test strength, endurance, balance, and coordination, including natural and pre-installed challenges involving water and mud.

The race is divided into two categories: ELITE, a competitive individual race starting at 09:00 with official timing and podium prizes, and FUN, a more playful category for beginners or those seeking enjoyment with friends and family, with staggered starts and no official timing. The event fosters a festive atmosphere of personal challenge and community.

As the final stage of the national OCR circuit TRICHALLENGE, the Viseu OCR Police Challenge offers exclusive obstacles and the opportunity to score points towards the national championship, making it a highlight for OCR athletes across Portugal.