Running
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The Trail Volta às Origens is a trail running race scheduled for April 26, 2026, taking place in Cabroelo, Penafiel, Portugal. The event features marked trails, small dirt roads, and paved roads, emphasizing completing the course in the shortest possible time.
Participants can choose between three distances: a 25 km trail, a 15 km trail, and a 6 km walk. The race is open to various categories including Senior, Sub23, and Veteran age groups, welcoming a broad range of athletes.
The start and finish are located at the sports complex of Associação Desportiva de Cabroelo in Capela, Penafiel, providing a well-organized venue for competitors. The event offers a competitive yet welcoming atmosphere focused on adventure and connection with nature.
The X Cross Trail Soure 1111 is a trail running event taking place on April 26, 2026, in Soure, Portugal. It offers two competitive distances: Trail Curto 17k and Mini Trail 13k, as well as a non-competitive 10k Caminhada (walk), all starting and finishing at Parque dos Bacelos in Vila de Soure.
The event is open to all participants, including minors accompanied by parents or with a responsible declaration. The Mini Trail 13k is part of the Circuito Distrital de Trail Running de Coimbra – Mini, organized by the Associação Distrital de Atletismo de Coimbra (ADAC). The courses are circular, traversing forest trails, paths, and some paved sections, creating a scenic and technical trail sprint atmosphere.
This race combines a competitive spirit with community involvement, offering a festive yet challenging environment suitable for individual runners and teams, including collective classifications and trophies for top teams and age groups.
Trail das Ribeiras 2026 is a trail running event taking place on April 26, 2026, in Penacova, Portugal. The race offers three distances: a long trail of 19 km, a shorter trail of 14 km, and a 10 km walk, providing options for different levels of endurance and experience.
The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the long trail, while the shorter trail and walk allow participants from age 16 with parental consent. The race is organized by Grupo Desportivo de Telhado and features a semi-autonomous format with well-marked routes, emphasizing adherence to the natural environment and safety.
The Trail das Ribeiras routes are set in scenic natural surroundings near Telhado, with organized aid stations and safety support. The atmosphere promotes sportsmanship and respect, with clear rules of conduct and disqualification penalties to maintain fairness and safety. The event also includes a communal lunch and an awards ceremony, creating a friendly and community-focused race day.
The XVII Ultra Geira Via Nova Romana 2026 is a trail running event taking place on April 26, 2026, in Terras de Bouro, Portugal. It features two main races: the Ultra Geira Romana 50 km and the Trail Geira Romana 18 km, as well as a walking event.
The Ultra Geira Romana 50 km race starts at 08:00 from Campo do Gerês, Terras de Bouro, following part of the ancient Roman road connecting Bracara Augusta and Astúrica Augusta, finishing in Caldelas, Amares. The 18 km trail starts at 10:00 in S. Sebastião da Geira and finishes in Caldelas. Both races are part of national series: the Ultra Trail is part of the Circuito Nacional Ultra Serie 100, and the Trail is part of the Circuito Nacional Trail Sprint Serie 150.
The courses are mostly on trails and paths with significant elevation changes, offering a challenging mountain trail experience. The event includes organized transportation from the finish area to the start locations and provides a competitive atmosphere with age categories and team awards.
The 17th BTT Almourol À Vista is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on April 26, 2026, in Vila Nova da Barquinha, Portugal. It offers two race distances: a 60 km marathon and a 40 km ride, both with medium technical and physical difficulty.
Open to participants aged 14 and above, with minors requiring parental responsibility forms. The event is part of the Troféu BTT Ribatejo Norte series and features challenging terrain with significant elevation changes (1200 m positive and negative for the marathon, 750 m for the shorter ride).
The race atmosphere is supported by logistical aid including solid and liquid refreshments, hot showers, and bike washing facilities. There is also a convivial lunch after the race, and categories include mixed teams and gravel bike classifications, making it inclusive and competitive for various rider profiles.
The Trilhos do Pastor 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for April 26, 2026, in Pia do Urso, Batalha, Portugal, near Fátima. It features multiple distances including a 35.5 km Trail, a 17.5 km Trail Sprint, a 12 km Mini-Trail, and a non-competitive 12 km walk, making it accessible for various levels of trail runners and walkers.
Open to all participants, the event is organized by Atlético Clube São Mamede with support from local municipalities. The routes traverse mostly ancient trails and paths in the natural park of the Serras Aire and Candeeiros, passing unique landmarks such as caves, old Roman roads, and scenic viewpoints with vistas of famous mountain ranges and the Sanctuary of Fátima.
The race atmosphere combines the spirit of competition with the enjoyment of nature’s beauty, and includes a Kids Run on the day before, designed to promote athletics among youth with distances tailored by age categories. This makes the Trilhos do Pastor a family-friendly event celebrating trail running culture in a spectacular environment.
The II Troféu de Resistência BTT de Alenquer – Inter Freguesias is a mountain bike endurance race series held in various locations within the Alenquer municipality throughout 2026. The event includes multiple races from April to October, with the second race taking place on May 3, 2026, in Paúla.
The races feature 2-hour endurance formats on courses ranging from 4 to 7 km, primarily on dirt paths and single-tracks. The competition is open to all athletes aged 16 and above, both federated and non-federated, without the need for a cycling federation license.
Categories include male and female divisions across several age groups and an E-Bikes category. The event fosters community involvement through partnerships with local parishes and associations, creating a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere.
The III Rota da Primavera is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on May 1, 2026, in Vila Praia de Âncora, Portugal. It offers three race options: a 70 km marathon, a 35 km half marathon, and an E-Bike race, all featuring challenging terrain and significant elevation gain.
Open to all riders aged 18 and over (16+ for the half marathon with parental consent), the event is designed for mountain biking enthusiasts seeking adventure and diverse trails. The race combines adrenaline, natural beauty, and the true essence of mountain biking in a festive atmosphere.
All race services, including start, finish, registration, showers, bike wash, and lunch, are conveniently located within 200 meters of the Vila Praia de Âncora Municipal Pools, making logistics easy for participants and supporters.
Zela Ultra Marathon (ZUM) returns for its 9th edition on May 1–2, 2026, in the scenic mountains of Vouzela, Portugal. Organized by SpotCriativo Eventos with local support, ZUM offers an immersive skyrunning experience across five distances, from vertical kilometers to mid-distance mountain challenges.
The event emphasizes autonomy, self-sufficiency, and fair play, providing runners a demanding yet rewarding environment with stunning alpine scenery. Races range from beginner-accessible to expert-level endurance courses, all in a circular or linear mountain format.
Event Type: Trail / Skyrunning
Distances:
KM Vertical Vasconha (linear): 4 km
Zela XS: 14 km (900 D+)
Zela S: 24 km (1500 D+)
Zela M: 35 km (2400 D+)
Zela L: 55 km (3600 D+)
Dates:
May 1, 2026 – KM Vertical
May 2, 2026 – All other distances
Who Can Participate:
Open to all, with age minimums per race (from 14+ to 23+)
Affiliation:
Overseen by the Federação de Campismo e Montanhismo de Portugal (FCMP)
Part of national skyrunning rankings
Atmosphere:
Competitive yet community-oriented
Limited to 700 participants to maintain quality and safety
Known for strong local involvement and support
The VI Trail Rota do Varosa is a trail running event taking place on May 1, 2026, in Tarouca, Portugal. It offers timed race distances of 22 km (Trail Longo), 14 km (Trail Médio), and 10 km (Mini Trail), catering to a range of athletes from experienced to beginners.
Open to individual participants and teams, the event also includes non-competitive routes such as a 10 km Caminhada and a 6 km Mini Caminhada, promoting a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. The race celebrates the spirit of sharing, local heritage, and passion for trail running, set in authentic rural trails along the Varosa river and mountainous areas.
Organized by Associação Vale Varosa and Câmara Municipal de Tarouca, the event combines sport, nature, and cultural heritage in a unique experience.