Running
350 Races
Ultra Maratona Caminhos do Tejo is an ultra marathon trail running event scheduled for June 5-6, 2026, in Portugal. The race offers two distances: a challenging 144 km race starting from Lisbon and a shorter 58 km race starting from Santarém, both finishing at the Sanctuary of Fátima.
The event is open to all runners aged 20 and above, whether federated or not, and includes male and female categories. It is part of prominent series, awarding UTMB points for finishers: 5 points for the full 144 km and 2 points for the 58 km, aligning it with international ultra endurance competitions.
Participants will traverse historic pilgrimage routes along the Tagus River, experiencing varied landscapes from urban Lisbon through rural and natural trails, culminating in the spiritual atmosphere of Fátima. The race fosters a competitive yet supportive environment with no team or relay events, focusing on individual endurance and achievement.
The Caminhada Noturna Ultramarathon is a night walking race taking place on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 21:30 in Parque da Várzea, Torres Vedras, Lisbon. This event features a 10 km distance designed for participants of all levels.
Open to all walkers without the need for a license, the event offers a unique opportunity to experience a night-time ultramarathon walk in a scenic park setting. The race atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, ideal for community participation and fitness enthusiasts alike.
The 15th Wine and Pera Rocha Race is a running event taking place on June 6, 2026, in Bombarral, Portugal. This race features a main 10 km distance along with a series of youth races ranging from 150 meters to 3,000 meters, making it accessible to runners of all ages and levels.
The event is open to both licensed and non-licensed athletes, as well as adapted sport participants, with classification categories for various age groups including juniors, seniors, and veterans. It also serves as the District Road Championship, adding competitive significance for local athletes.
Participants will enjoy a race atmosphere supported by local community and organizations, with race start and finish near the Junta de Freguesia de Bombarral e Vale Covo. The event includes team competitions, with trophies awarded to the top collective teams in both the main race and youth races, fostering a festive and inclusive environment.
The Western Atlantic Half Marathon is a road running event taking place on June 6, 2026, in Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores. It features multiple races including a half marathon (21.1 km), Ocean 10K (10.5 km), RUN 5K (5.2 km), Kids RUN (1.5 km), and a 5K walk, all starting and finishing near the Natural Pools of Santa Cruz das Flores.
The event is open to various age groups with specific age limits for each race, including children’s categories for the Kids RUN. It is designed for participation and celebration of sport in a unique urban and coastal setting, with official timing and gender and age group classifications.
Participants receive a race kit and finisher medal, and the event promotes community and sport in one of the most emblematic Atlantic locations.
The Trail de São João da Vila is a trail running event scheduled for June 6, 2026, in Vila Franca do Campo, Azores. This 6th edition offers four distances: the 32 km TSJV Trail with 2000m elevation gain, the 20 km TSJV Trail Sprint with 700m elevation gain, the 11 km TSJV Mini Trail with 210m elevation gain, and an 11 km non-competitive Caminhada (walk).
Open to a wide range of participants, from experienced athletes to beginners and families, the race fosters a festive and communal spirit. It uniquely traverses all parishes of Vila Franca do Campo, culminating at Praia da Vinha d’Areia, ensuring a shared finish line for all.
Part of the São Miguel Island Trail Circuit, this event is inclusive with categories for juniors from 14 years old (Mini Trail) and adults 18+, with classifications by age, gender, and teams. The race atmosphere is celebratory and community-oriented, with opportunities for both competitive trail running and recreational walking.
Trail da Cereja 2026 is a trail running event taking place on June 6 and 7, 2026, in Fundão, Portugal. The race offers multiple trail distances, catering to a variety of runners.
The event welcomes participants without the need for a license and is organized by Associação Desportiva do Fundão in partnership with the Município do Fundão. It features challenging terrain typical of the region, providing a unique trail running experience.
The Póvoa de Lanhoso Urban Fit takes place on June 6, 2026, in Póvoa de Lanhoso, Portugal. This obstacle course race combines running with a variety of urban and natural obstacles, creating a physically demanding and dynamic challenge.
The main race covers approximately 10 km and includes around 35 obstacles of varying difficulty. The event features different formats such as Elite (competitive), Guerreiro (individual and team) and a Kids race adapted for younger participants. It also has a charitable component supporting a local institution.
The Ultramarathon Torres Vedras 2026 is a mountain bike (BTT) race held on June 6, 2026, in Parque Verde da Várzea, Torres Vedras, Lisbon. It offers multiple participation formats including solo, e-bikes, gravel bikes, and relay teams of two, with distances of approximately 140 km and 2800 m of positive elevation gain.
The event is open to all participants aged 19 and above without license requirements. It features a semi-self-sufficient format guided by GPS, which replaces traditional course markings, adding a unique navigational challenge and enhancing safety.
Participants will experience diverse terrain mostly composed of paths, trails, and unpaved roads through the scenic landscapes of the Torres Vedras region. The atmosphere combines adventure and endurance testing, with support stations for food, mechanical assistance, and hydration along the course. The event includes categories for men, women, e-bikes, gravel bikes, and mixed relay teams, making it inclusive and competitive.
The 3rd Edition of the Bracarvs Backyard Ultra will take place on June 6, 2026, in Vila Verde, at Praia Fluvial do Faial. This ultra running event features a loop course of 6.706 km that must be completed every hour.
Participants must complete each loop within one hour to continue, with a new start every hour. The winner is the last runner to complete a loop alone within the time limit. The race continues until only one runner remains or no one completes the loop in time.
The event is open to runners aged 18 to 90 years and offers personalized bibs, event t-shirts, light liquid and solid refreshments, and prizes including entry to the Portuguese national team for the world final in October 2026. The course includes trails, municipal roads, and asphalt with about 30 meters of positive elevation gain, marked with reflective signage for night running.
The Leiria OCR Police Challenge is an obstacle course race taking place on June 6, 2026, at Parque Tenente Coronel Jaime Filipe da Fonseca in Leiria, Portugal. The event features a challenging course of approximately 10 km with dozens of natural and pre-installed obstacles involving strength, endurance, suspension, balance, coordination, water, and mud.
The race is divided into two categories: ELITE, a competitive individual race starting at 09:30 with mandatory chip timing and strict rules, and FUN, a more playful category starting in the afternoon from 14:30 to 17:00, allowing teamwork and assistance among participants without official timing. The event includes an Event Village with secretariat, start/finish line, podium, photopoint, and a Friends Zone.
Leiria OCR Police is part of the national TRICHALLENGE circuit, offering ELITE participants the chance to score points, access the circuit final, and compete for podium prizes. The race atmosphere combines resilience, personal challenge, and community spirit, welcoming a broad public audience.