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The Foz Côa Douro Trail Adventure is a trail running event taking place from February 20 to 22, 2026, in the Alto Douro region of Portugal. This challenging race is composed of three stages with distances of 16 km, 30 km, and 17 km respectively, offering a demanding mountain terrain with significant elevation changes.

The event is open exclusively to athletes aged 18 and over, emphasizing extreme physical and mental endurance due to the high mountain trails, technical paths, and exposure to varying weather conditions. Participants traverse scenic landscapes featuring terraced valleys, the Douro and Côa rivers, vineyards known for world-class wines, flowering almond and olive trees, and cultural landmarks such as the Pocinho to Barca D’Alva railway and the historic Numão Castle.

The atmosphere blends adventure with cultural exploration, supported by transfers between stages, accommodation options, and communal dinners, fostering camaraderie among participants. The race includes individual competition over three days, with final classification determined by the cumulative time of all stages.

The 7th Trail dos Diabos is a trail running event taking place on February 21, 2026, in Vinhais, Portugal. The race features a single trail distance of approximately 16 km, starting and finishing in the center of Vinhais.

The competition is open to athletes affiliated with the Portuguese Athletics Federation and individual popular runners, with foreign athletes participating by invitation only. The event includes various age categories from Sub-20 to Veteran 70+.

Participants will experience the natural trails of the Montesinho Natural Park and the cultural atmosphere linked to the traditional Diabos celebration in Vinhais. There is also a non-competitive walk held on the same day.

The Trail Costa Norte by ADSP is a trail running event taking place on February 21, 2026, in Ribeira Grande. It features multiple distances including the Trail Sprint (22 km with 749 m elevation), Mini-Trail (12 km with 351 m elevation), and a 12 km Walk, catering to a broad range of participants.

The event is open to the public with minimum age limits depending on the race type: 18 years for the Trail Sprint, 16 for the Mini-Trail, and the Walk allows children accompanied by an adult. The Trail Sprint is part of the São Miguel Trail Circuit, attracting both competitive and recreational runners.

Runners will experience diverse terrain including trails, streams, pastures, and roads, with careful attention to environmental preservation. The race offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere with post-race amenities such as hot showers and a finisher meal, making it a comprehensive trail event for all levels. There are team classifications and awards, and the event includes a mini-trail and a walk alongside the main sprint race.

The 2nd Cross da Senhora da Penha is a cross-country running event taking place on February 22, 2026, in Alva, Castro Daire, Portugal. It features a main race of 10.8 km, a 7 km walk, and youth races for various age categories from Benjamins to Juvenis.

This event is open to athletes and walkers of all ages and genders, both federated and recreational, representing clubs, schools, or participating individually. It is part of the “(PER) CORRER CASTRO DAIRE” 2026 series as its first stage.

The race offers a natural terrain experience with marked courses and includes a festive prize ceremony with medals and monetary awards for top finishers, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all participants.