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The Corrida de São José 2026 is a road running event taking place on March 21, 2026, in Póvoa de Lanhoso, Portugal. The main competitive race covers a 10 km distance, complemented by a youth race with distances ranging from 700m to 3200m depending on age categories.
This event is part of the official calendar and counts towards the Regional 10km Road Championship organized by the Associação de Atletismo de Braga. It welcomes both licensed and non-licensed athletes born in 2008 or earlier, with specific categories for youth athletes as well.
The race offers individual and team classifications across multiple age groups, including masters categories, with monetary prizes for top finishers. The event also features a 5 km walk and a kids’ race, creating a family-friendly atmosphere.
The XI Corrida das Castanhas is a running race scheduled for March 21, 2026, in Câmara de Lobos (Curral das Freiras), Madeira. This event is part of the Madeira a Correr circuit and features a 4.5 km race distance.
The race is open exclusively to licensed athletes affiliated with AARAM for the 2025/2026 season, covering categories from sub-18 to veterans. The course includes multiple turnaround points along Estrada Cónego Camacho and Estrada do Ribeiro Cidrão, finishing at the starting location.
It offers individual and team classifications for both sexes, with prizes awarded to top finishers and teams, as well as age group categories, fostering a competitive and organized atmosphere.
The Elite Quebra Costas Internacional is a resistance race taking place on March 21, 2026, in Coimbra, Portugal. The race consists of a challenging 500-meter uphill course from Arco da Almedina to the University, featuring a positive elevation gain of approximately 113 meters and an average gradient of about 14.1%.
Participants must wear full urban personal protective equipment (PPE) and aim to complete the course in the shortest possible time. The event is limited to the first 700 registered athletes and includes various veteran and senior categories.
The Trail Linhas de Torres is a trail running event held on March 21, 2026, across several municipalities in Portugal including Arruda dos Vinhos, Loures, Mafra, Sobral de Monte Agraço, Torres Vedras, and Vila Franca de Xira. It honors the historic defensive system known as Linhas de Torres, built and defended two hundred years ago.
The event features multiple race distances: a 50 km marathon trail and relay starting at 08:30, a 10 km run and a 5 km walk starting at 09:30, and youth races beginning at 11:15. The race combines trail and some road sections, offering a cultural and sporting challenge through historically significant landscapes.
This event celebrates the heritage of the Linhas de Torres and the military couriers who once traversed these paths, creating a unique atmosphere that blends history, sport, and community participation.
The Europarque Half Marathon 2026 is a running event scheduled for March 21, 2026, in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. The race starts and finishes at Europarque, offering a half marathon distance.
The event is open to all participants and includes the Europarque Running Trophy, a walking event, and a Junior Run, making it suitable for a wide range of runners and families.
The race atmosphere is community-oriented, combining competitive and recreational activities in a well-organized setting.
The 2nd Corrida da Primavera de Guimarães is a running event scheduled for March 22, 2026, in Guimarães, Portugal. It features a 10 km race for federated and non-federated athletes aged 16 and above (with written authorization for minors), as well as a non-competitive 5 km Mini Race/Walk open to all ages accompanied by an adult.
The event also includes a 3.5 km Vertical Challenge with 400 meters of positive elevation gain for athletes aged 16 and above, and a 3.5 km Interpretative Walk for all ages, both held on March 21. The race is part of the city’s celebration of spring and sustainability, coinciding with Guimarães being the European Green Capital in 2026.
With courses designed for different participation levels and a festive atmosphere, the Corrida da Primavera de Guimarães 2026 aims to be a key moment in the city’s sports calendar, welcoming athletes, families, and the community.
The Corrida de S.José is a road running event taking place on March 21, 2026, in Póvoa de Lanhoso, Portugal. It features a competitive 10 km race and several youth races for various age groups.
The event is licensed by the Associação Atletismo de Braga and scores points for the Regional Road Championship. It welcomes male and female runners across multiple age categories, from children to veterans.
Alongside the competitive races, there is a non-timed walking event, making the day inclusive for participants of all ages and abilities.
The 3rd Edition of the “Azeite Porca de Murça” Race and Walk will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Parque Urbano de Murça in Vila Real, Portugal. This event features a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, with an additional Kids Race for children aged 12 and under.
The race is open to all participants aged 18 and over, while the walk has no minimum age requirement. The courses pass through the main streets of Murça, including the historic center and notable monuments, offering a scenic urban experience.
The event fosters healthy living and sports practice, with a festive atmosphere including awards for top finishers, the largest team, the best local athlete, and the oldest participant. The Kids Race is held on a circuit within the Parque Urbano, making the event family-friendly.
The Resistência BTT ADT is a mountain biking endurance event that takes place on March 21, 2026, at the Pavilhão Desportivo de Travassô in Águeda, Portugal. The race is part of the Campeonato de Resistências de BTT do Concelho de Águeda, a championship composed of six independent mountain bike endurance races organized by local associations. The event is organized by Associação Desportiva de Travassô and is held on a closed circuit of approximately 4 km, mostly on forest and rural terrain. Riders compete by completing as many laps as possible during the race duration.
The VII Corrida do Chocolate is a road running race taking place on March 21, 2026, in Óbidos, Portugal. The event features a 10 km race and a 6 km walk, both starting and finishing at the Tourist Office of Vila de Óbidos.
Open to participants aged 14 and over, the race is held during the International Chocolate Festival of Óbidos, offering a unique festive atmosphere. All registered athletes receive entry to the festival (non-monetary).
The event includes trophies for top finishers in overall and age categories, team awards, and participation prizes such as t-shirts, medals, and diplomas, making it appealing for competitive runners and walking enthusiasts alike.