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The Swimrun Tâmega is a swimrun event held on June 1 and 2, 2024, in the Tâmega region, Portugal, organized by Associação Swimrun Nós Nadamos, Nós Corremos and Paredes Aventura, with the support of the municipalities of Penafiel and Marco de Canaveses. The event combines open water swimming and trail running in alternating segments across natural landscapes.
The program includes several race formats: Sprint (individual), Standard (individual and teams), Marathon (teams) and a youth race (Swimrun Kids). The courses feature multiple swim and run sections, with varying distances and elevation, designed for both beginners and experienced athletes.
The Aqua Race 2026 is a trail running and walking event scheduled for May 3, 2026, at the Parque de Feiras Municipal de Mora in Évora district. The event features three trail distances—Mini Trail at approximately 14 km, Trail Sprint at around 18 km, and Trail Longo at about 32 km—as well as a 14 km aquatic walk, blending trail running with technical watercourse sections without swimming.
This race is open to all participants aged 13 and above, requiring a signed responsibility term for minors. It is part of the Évora Regional Trail Championship, with Trail Longo serving as the stage for the Regional Trail Cup. The course offers a unique experience running through some of the wildest watercourses in the region, combining technical terrain with scenic aquatic elements.
The event atmosphere is dynamic, combining competitive trail racing with a popular walk, and caters to a wide range of athletes. It features organized transport to start points for longer distances, warm showers post-race, and a festive award ceremony, making it a comprehensive race day for trail enthusiasts and walkers alike.
The 4th Maratona BTT Cidade de Tavira is a competitive amateur mountain bike marathon taking place on May 3, 2026, starting and finishing at the Parque de Feiras e Exposições in Tavira, Faro. The event offers two race distances: a 50 km marathon and a 35 km half marathon, with separate categories for licensed competitors, cycling for all participants, and e-bikes.
Open to athletes aged 15 and older, including licensed and non-licensed riders, the race is part of the regional cycling calendar and features individual timed classifications and awards by category and finishing order. The race atmosphere is competitive yet inclusive, with strict safety rules such as mandatory helmets and respect for traffic regulations.
Participants can expect well-marked routes with at least one or two aid stations depending on the distance, access to hot showers, bike washing zones, and a post-race meal option. The event also emphasizes environmental responsibility and social conduct among participants.
The Lobo Ibérico Trail is a trail running event scheduled for May 3, 2026, in Malveira, starting and finishing at Estádio das Seixas. It offers four distances: Trail Longo (24 km), Trail Curto (17 km), Mini Trail (13 km), and a non-competitive Caminhada (13 km), accommodating a wide range of runners and walkers.
This event is open to all age categories, including Juvenil to Veterans, with specific age limits for each race. It is part of a competitive trail running series and emphasizes showcasing the natural beauty of the region, including routes near the Iberian Wolf Recovery Center.
The race features diverse terrain such as dirt, sand, and asphalt with natural obstacles like stones, roots, and dense vegetation, providing a challenging and scenic experience. The atmosphere is inclusive and community-oriented, with team competitions and awards for individual and team performances, making it appealing to both competitive athletes and recreational participants.
Trilhos do Alecrim 2026 is a trail running event taking place on May 3, 2026, in Serro Ventoso, Porto de Mós. The event features two competitive races: a Mini Trail of approximately 11-12 km and a Short Trail of approximately 20-21 km, along with a non-competitive 10 km walk.
Open to all participants, the event is part of the Troféu Trail Porto de Mós 2026 series. The courses offer significant elevation changes, with the Mini Trail having about 450 meters of ascent and descent, and the Short Trail about 900 meters, showcasing the natural and emblematic landscapes of the region.
The atmosphere includes competitive racing with individual and team classifications, as well as a parallel family-friendly walk, making it suitable for a wide range of participants.
The II Passeio BTT – Por Trilhos da Pedra Aguda is a non-competitive mountain bike event taking place on May 3, 2026, in Peraboa, Covilhã, Castelo Branco. It offers two routes: a 20 km low difficulty course and a 55 km medium/high difficulty course.
The event is open to participants aged 14 and older, with a requirement for parental authorization for those under 18. Although non-competitive, finishers receive a medal, and participant times and order of arrival are recorded.
The ride features rural trails, public roads, and national and municipal roads, with support vehicles and multiple aid stations along the routes. The atmosphere is recreational and inclusive, suitable for mountain biking enthusiasts.
The Trail do Calvário is a trail running event taking place on May 3, 2026, in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. It features two competitive distances: a Long Trail of approximately 23 km with ±1000 m elevation gain and a Short Trail of approximately 14 km with ±600 m elevation gain, plus a non-competitive 8 km walk called Caminhada da Mãe.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and above for the Short Trail and 18 and above for the Long Trail, with no age limit for the walk if accompanied by an adult. It is part of the Famalicão Trail Championship and the Braga Regional Trail Championship, attracting a diverse range of trail runners.
The race courses traverse mountain trails, rural paths, and roads across several parishes, offering challenging terrain and scenic landscapes. The atmosphere combines competitive spirit with community engagement, including classifications by age groups and team competitions.
The V Lamas Trail is a trail running event taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Lamas, Ferreira de Aves, Sátão, Viseu, Portugal. It offers three routes: a 22 km Trail, a 13 km Mini Trail, and a 13 km Walk.
Participants aged 16 and older can compete in the Trail distances, while the walk has no age restrictions but minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The event features marked courses with solid and liquid aid stations and includes a prize ceremony for the top three finishers in each male and female age category.
The race atmosphere is community-focused with support services such as medical aid at the finish, transport for dropouts, and access to changing rooms. The event also provides a race kit including a bib, event t-shirt, insurance, and meal vouchers if purchased.
The Zebra Ultra Trail (ZUT) is a trail running event scheduled for May 3, 2026, in Cantanhede, Portugal. This competitive trail event offers several distances: Ultra Trail (45 km), Trail Longo (25 km), Mini Trail (15 km), and a non-competitive Caminhada (10 km) walk, making it accessible for a wide range of participants.
The event is open to all age-eligible participants, with minimum ages of 18 for the Ultra Trail and Trail Longo, 16 for the Mini Trail, and open to all ages for the Caminhada (minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). The Mini Trail is part of the Circuito Distrital Trail Running Coimbra (CDTRC) series. The race features technical trails around the locality of Pena in Cantanhede, promising challenging terrain and scenic natural surroundings.
The atmosphere of the Zebra Ultra Trail is competitive yet welcoming, with trophies awarded to top finishers across distances and age categories. The event also supports team competition in the Mini Trail category and includes a family-friendly walking event, creating a festive and inclusive environment for trail enthusiasts of all levels.