Gaia Throwdown 2026

The Trail Penedo da Moura is a trail running event taking place on July 11, 2026, in the parish of Mogege, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. It offers multiple distances including a short trail of approximately 14 km, a long trail of approximately 22 km, a 7 km walk open to all ages, and a kids’ trail of about 1.5 km for children aged 6 to 12.

The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the trail races, with no minimum age for the walk and a minimum of 6 years for the kids’ trail. It promotes outdoor sports and environmental awareness, encouraging family participation and social coexistence. The race starts and finishes at Praça Santa Marinha in Mogege, with a time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes for the trail races.

The 9th Mikkeller World Beer Run is a running event scheduled for July 11, 2026, starting at 16:00 in the historic center of Caminha, Portugal. The race features a 10 km circular route through the historic area, forest, stadium, and estuary waterfront.

Open to all runners aged 18 and above, the event has no participant limit and no age categories. It is part of the ARTBEERFEST Caminha 2026 festival, creating a festive atmosphere combining sport and culture.

The North Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on July 11, 2026, in Biscoitos, Terceira Island, Azores. It features two trail running races of 25 km and 10 km, as well as a 10 km walking event.

The 25 km trail sprint is part of the Terceira Island Trail Running Circuit and offers a challenging course with 720 meters of elevation gain. The 10 km trail and walking routes have 300 meters of elevation gain. The event welcomes participants of all nationalities and competitive levels, with minimum age requirements of 18 years for the 25 km and 16 years for the 10 km trail.

All races start and finish at the Calheta dos Biscoitos beach area, within the cultural festival grounds, providing a festive atmosphere. The event includes official timing, finisher prizes, and awards for top finishers in various age categories.

The 29th Corrida da Lagoa de Santo André is a running event taking place on July 11, 2026, in Santo André, Santiago do Cacém, Portugal. The race features a 10 km distance and includes the 17th Reserva Natural Walk of 7 km.

Open to all athletes aged 18 and over, federated or not, competing individually or as part of teams such as schools or sports associations. The event promotes sports practice, well-being, and social interaction among participants.

Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere with trophies awarded to top finishers and teams, technical t-shirts, finisher medals, and a communal meal after the race.