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The LYNX Fuzileiros 2026 is an obstacle race (OCR) taking place on July 11, 2026, in Barreiro, Portugal, specifically at the Escola Prática dos Fuzileiros in Vale de Zebro. This race challenges teams of 6 athletes to overcome more than 40 obstacles over a distance of more than 7 kilometers.
Participation is only possible in teams of six, with categories for male, female, and mixed teams. The race is open to all who can form a team, with no individual entries allowed. The event promises a demanding course featuring obstacles that test strength, agility, balance, and precision, including some sections involving water crossings and swimming.
LYNX Fuzileiros offers a unique mix of military-style teamwork and physical challenge, held in a special military training environment, creating an intense and motivating atmosphere. The event is supported by the Barreiro City Council and includes a festive yet competitive spirit, with podiums and trophies for the top teams in each category.
Duathlon events in Portugal for 2026 are organized by the Federação de Triatlo de Portugal, representing a comprehensive national calendar of competitions across various regions. These events offer diverse distances and formats, including individual and team competitions, making them accessible to a wide range of athletes from beginners to elite levels.
The competitions are linked to national championships and club series, fostering a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. The events often take place in scenic locations throughout Portugal, providing athletes with unique landscapes and terrain challenges. The atmosphere is typically vibrant and community-focused, with some events featuring relay formats and categories for different age groups.
The IV Trilhos Castro de Santiago – Sunset Edition is a trail running event taking place on July 11, 2026, in Figueiró da Granja – Fornos de Algodres. It features a long trail of approximately 21 km with 850 meters of elevation gain, a short trail of about 14 km with 450 meters of elevation gain, a mini trail, and a recreational walk of around 10 km with 300 meters of elevation gain.
The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over for the long and short trails, with younger participants aged 11 to 14 allowed in the mini trail with legal guardian authorization. It is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta – VI(r)VER BEIRA ALTA and serves as its 5th stage, attracting athletes from various locations to share the trail running experience in the region.
The race courses run predominantly on trails, rural paths, dirt roads, and streams surrounding adjacent villages, offering a natural and challenging environment. The event includes a sunset start time and a festive atmosphere with a dinner following the races and prize ceremonies.
Triathlon events in Portugal for 2026 are organized by the Federação de Triatlo de Portugal, representing a comprehensive national calendar of competitions across various regions. These events offer diverse distances and formats, including individual and team competitions, making them accessible to a wide range of athletes from beginners to elite levels.
The competitions are linked to national championships and club series, fostering a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere. The events often take place in scenic locations throughout Portugal, providing athletes with unique landscapes and terrain challenges. The atmosphere is typically vibrant and community-focused, with some events featuring relay formats and categories for different age groups.
The 7th Trilho da Água Trail is a trail running event taking place on July 11 and 12, 2026, in São Pedro do Sul, Portugal, starting and finishing at Parque Urbano das Nogueiras. The event features three races: Trail Sprint (19 km), Mini-Trail/Walk (12 km), and Kids Run (0.4 to 2.8 km).
The Trail Sprint race counts towards the Viseu District Trail Running Circuit and is open to athletes aged 18 and over, while the Mini-Trail/Walk is open to those 16 and over, and the Kids Run to children aged 5 to 15. The courses run along trails by the Vouga, Sul, Troço rivers, and Ribeira de Ribamá, offering a medium difficulty level with technical terrain and varied surfaces including dirt, stones, asphalt, and cobblestones.
The event promotes a fair-play spirit and environmental respect, with a family-friendly Kids Run and awards for individual and team performances, making it a comprehensive trail running experience in a scenic natural setting.
PT281 Ultramarathon is one of the most extreme endurance challenges in Europe: 281 km, 66 hours, self-sufficient, guided only by GPS, crossing the vast and silent landscapes of Beira Baixa, Portugal.
Temperatures often exceed 40°C, isolation is real, and the race demands total physical and mental resilience.
More than a competition, PT281 is described by many athletes as a spiritual journey, where pushing limits, navigating loneliness, and managing survival become part of the experience. Whether you chase the finish line or the meaning behind it — this is a race that changes you.
The Hybrid Day is a unique hybrid race combining running and functional exercises, set to take place on July 17 and 18, 2026, at the iconic Estádio Municipal de Leiria. This two-day event promises intense competition and community spirit under the summer sun, attracting athletes of various levels.
Participants can compete in multiple categories including Singles, Doubles, and Relay teams, with divisions for men, women, and mixed teams, as well as Pro and general categories. The event is open to both military personnel with special discounts and the general public, creating a diverse and vibrant competitive atmosphere.
The race environment at Estádio Municipal de Leiria offers a festive and energetic atmosphere with enthusiastic crowds supporting the athletes. This edition continues the legacy from the memorable 2025 event, promising an unforgettable experience of challenge and camaraderie.
The Desafio ACDL 2026 is a gravel and mountain bike challenge taking place on July 18 and 19, 2026, in Lamelas, Santo Tirso, Portugal. Participants can choose from three distances: 100 km, 200 km, and 400 km, each requiring full autonomy and GPS navigation.
This event is open to all Portuguese and international participants without the need for any sports license or affiliation. It is a non-competitive challenge emphasizing personal endurance and self-management in mountain terrain, with no official classification.
Riders must be prepared for the physical and mental demands of long-distance gravel riding, including night riding for the longer distances, and must comply with traffic rules and respect private properties. The event fosters camaraderie and personal challenge in a demanding natural setting.
The Bravos Challenge is an obstacle race taking place on July 18, 2026, in Caldas de São Jorge, Santa Maria da Feira. This 10 km race features natural obstacles that challenge and energize participants.
The event is open to senior male and female athletes, with registration closing on July 11, 2026. It offers a thrilling and dynamic race experience in a scenic location.
The Swim Grand Prix 2026 is the biggest open water swimming event in Portugal. This swimming race offers various distances to accommodate different levels of swimmers, making it accessible for both amateurs and experienced athletes.
The event welcomes all participants, including those without licenses, fostering a broad community atmosphere. It is part of a series that brings competitive and recreational swimmers together in a festive and motivating environment.
Swimmers will experience unique open water landscapes, adding an inspiring natural element to the competition. The event also features parallel races for different age groups or categories, promoting inclusivity and family participation.