SÃO JOÃO SUNSET RUN 2026

The Cristo Rei Trail is a trail running event taking place on June 27, 2026, in Caniço, Madeira. It features two competitive races: the Cristo Rei Trail Long (25 km with 1000 m elevation gain) and the Cristo Rei Trail Short (10.5 km with 400 m elevation gain), both linear courses starting at the Cristo Rei parking lot and finishing at the promenade of Reis Magos.

The event is part of the Madeira Trail Circuit and the 2025-2026 season of AARAM. The minimum age for participation is 18 years for the long race and 16 years for the short race. The courses traverse diverse Madeira trails and landscapes, including paths through golf courses, levadas, and coastal areas, offering a challenging and scenic experience.

The race atmosphere emphasizes respect for nature and fair play, with strict rules and penalties to ensure safety and integrity. The event includes individual and team classifications with trophies and medals awarded by category and overall.

The Corrida Popular da Costa Nova do Prado is a 10 km running race taking place on June 27, 2026, in Costa Nova, Portugal. The event also includes a 5.5 km community walk and a non-competitive 500-meter kids’ run, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.

Open to both licensed and non-licensed athletes aged 18 and over for the main race, with the kids’ run for children aged 4 to 13 accompanied by an adult. The race features a flat, fast course along the Ria de Aveiro, connecting Costa Nova to Vagueira, with certified measurement by the Portuguese Athletics Federation and World Athletics certification.

The event is part of the Semana Jovem 2026 program by the Câmara Municipal de Ílhavo and offers a festive atmosphere with multiple race formats for all ages and abilities.

The Urban Beer Mile in Barcelos is a unique urban race taking place on June 27, 2026, at the Parque da Cidade de Barcelos. This event features a 1-mile (approximately 1,609 meters) race on a dirt and uneven surface.

Participants must be 18 years or older and the race combines running with beer drinking: athletes drink a beer before each of the four 400-meter laps, totaling four beers and four laps. The fastest athlete wins, with penalties for not finishing beers or vomiting.

The race is organized in blocks of 16 athletes starting every 15 minutes between 15:00 and 20:00, creating a festive and competitive atmosphere. All finishers receive a medal, and top athletes receive prizes including tech gadgets.

The Sesimbra Night Trail is a trail running event taking place on June 27, 2026, in Sesimbra, Portugal. It features two competitive races: a 20 km Trail Sprint and a 10 km Trail Jovem (run or walk), plus a 10 km walking event.

The 20 km race is open to junior athletes aged 18 and 19, while the 10 km race is open to juveniles aged 16 and 17. The event starts in the evening, with the 20 km race beginning at 20:00 and the 10 km race at 20:15, both starting at Praça da Califórnia.

The courses traverse exclusively the municipality of Sesimbra, offering night trail running with significant elevation gain, and the event includes a prize ceremony for top finishers and teams.