Ultra Trail do Marão

The Sharish Monsaraz Natur Trail 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for March 27-28, 2026, in Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal. This race offers multiple distances: 100 km (Trail Ultra Endurance), 45 km (Trail Ultra), 31 km (Trail Longo), 20 km (Trail Sprint), and an 8 km Mini-Trail/Caminhada. It is open to all participants meeting minimum age requirements, ranging from 16 years for the Mini-Trail to 20 years for the longer distances.

This event is a candidate for the National Trail Circuits organized by ATRP/FPA and the Regional Trail Circuit by AAE, highlighting its competitive stature. The routes feature substantial elevation gains—up to 3000 meters for the Ultra Endurance—offering challenging and scenic terrain in the Monsaraz region.

The race atmosphere combines cultural moments and community spirit, including a festive opening night at the departure location, Castelo de Monsaraz, with cultural activities. The event also features team classifications and awards, ensuring a competitive yet inclusive environment for both elite and amateur trail runners.

The Milha Urbana de Atletismo Cidade de Vizela 2026 is a running event taking place on March 28, 2026, in Vizela, Portugal. The race features distances of 600 meters for younger categories and 1609 meters (one mile) for older age groups.

This event is open to all athletes, including federated and non-federated participants, who are in good health and able to compete. It includes a wide range of age categories from Sub-10 to Veterans, making it inclusive for all ages.

The race is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Vizela with support from the Associação de Atletismo de Braga, offering a competitive and community-focused atmosphere with individual and team classifications and monetary prizes for top finishers.

The 1st Benfica Pet Walk is a pet-friendly event taking place on March 28, 2026, at the Sport Lisboa e Benfica Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal. The walk features a route inside and outside the stadium, starting and finishing at the same location near Gate 19.

This event promotes healthy lifestyles, encourages sports practice, and raises awareness for the protection of abandoned animals and those in shelters. It is open to pet owners with a limit of 500 animals participating.

The walk offers a unique experience by allowing participants to explore the stadium’s exterior circulation ring and interior stands, creating a festive and community-oriented atmosphere focused on solidarity and animal welfare.

The XXV Trilhos do Contrabando is a hiking event taking place on March 28, 2026, between Salavessa (Montalvão) in Portugal and Cedillo in Spain. The event features a 16 km linear route along traditional paths, trails, and footpaths with notable elevation changes near the Sever River.

The hike is open to all participants, including children with parental authorization. The course offers a challenging experience with a difficulty level rated as very difficult (IV), crossing scenic natural landscapes and including a boat crossing on the Sever River.

Participants enjoy a well-organized event with transfers, marked trails, refreshments, lunch, and support vehicles, creating a communal and engaging atmosphere for all ages.