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View event6th GAU Bajouca Cross-Country Race
The 6th Corta-Mato do GAU Bajouca is a cross-country running event scheduled for February 22, 2026, in Batalha, Leiria. It offers a variety of distances tailored to different age groups, ranging from 0.5 km for younger categories up to 4 km for senior and veteran runners, with multiple laps on a natural terrain course.
This event is open to all federated athletes representing clubs, schools, INATEL, or competing individually across various age categories including Sub10 to veterans. The race is organized with the support of the Associação Distrital de Atletismo de Leiria and features a competitive yet community-friendly atmosphere with individual and team classifications, including prizes for top performers and teams.
The race starts and finishes at the GAU cross-country track adjacent to the Campo das Pedras football field, providing a scenic and challenging terrain for participants. The event fosters a festive and inclusive environment, with categories for youth and veterans, and team competitions adding to the excitement.
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View eventTAUT – Terras do Ancião Ultra Trail
TAUT – Território Ansiano Ultra Trail returns from February 26–28, 2026, in Ansião, Portugal, offering one of the most diverse and demanding trail events in the country. With eight race distances ranging from 12 km to 150 miles, this is a festival of endurance, scenery, and community for athletes of all levels.
TAUT is more than a race — it’s a journey through ancient trails, Roman roads, river crossings, and historical villages across the Serra de Sicó region. Whether you’re a trail newcomer or a seasoned ultra runner, there’s a challenge tailored to your spirit and skill.
This event is part of the Circuito Nacional de Trail Ultra Endurance (CNUTE), and several distances are ITRA certified, offering UTMB index points. There’s also a team challenge, youth categories, and inclusive policies to welcome a diverse participant base.
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View eventAlgarve Bike Challenge
The Algarve Bike Challenge SOLO 2026 is a mountain bike endurance race taking place from February 27 to March 1, 2026, in Tavira, Portugal. This event consists of a prologue and two stages covering approximately 150 km across coastal, barrocal, and mountainous terrain of the Algarve region. It is open to all cyclists aged 19 and above, both federated and non-federated, with five age and gender categories for solo participants. The race requires competitors to navigate using GPS tracks provided by the organizers, highlighting the challenge of self-navigation on a route that is mostly off-road with trails and forest roads. The atmosphere is competitive with leader jerseys awarded per category. The event emphasizes endurance, self-sufficiency, and technical skill over varied and scenic terrain, with a night prologue and daytime stages. It does not allow e-bikes and has strict rules on safety equipment and conduct. While primarily an individual challenge, it is part of a larger organized series with team categories as well.
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View eventYouth Duathlon Grandola
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.
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View eventTree Race
The 31st Corrida da Árvore Arkopharma is a historic running event taking place on February 28, 2026, in the green heart of Lisbon at Parque do Monsanto. This pedestrian race offers a 10 km run, a 5 km walk, and kids’ races of 200m, 400m, and 800m for children up to 12 years old.
The event is open to all interested participants, with the 10 km run and 5 km walk available to adults and the kids’ races designed for children. The race features a scenic route through the streets and paths of Monsanto Park, providing a unique urban nature experience.
With a festive atmosphere, the event includes trophies for top finishers in overall and age categories, and a commemorative finisher tree for participants, emphasizing its environmental friendliness and community spirit.
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View eventHybrid Vortex
VORTEX is a hybrid fitness competition combining sprints, strongman moves, and functional fitness challenges, set to take place on February 28, 2026, at Lagos Municipal Stadium. The event offers a dynamic race format consisting of 8 rounds, each starting with an 800 m run followed by a unique functional challenge such as SkiErg, sled push, burpee broad jump, rowing, farmers carry, sandbag lunges, wall balls, and a final sprint.
Open to competitors of all levels aged 18 and over, VORTEX welcomes men and women participating solo or in doubles categories, including mixed doubles. This community-driven event promises a fast-paced and fun atmosphere, making it a standout experience for fitness enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves in a competitive yet supportive setting.
Hosted at the Lagos Municipal Stadium in the Algarve region, the venue’s modern facilities accommodate up to 2,000 spectators, providing an exciting environment for athletes and fans alike.
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View eventUCI Gran Fondo World Series Coimbra Region
The UCI Gran Fondo World Series Coimbra Region is Portugal’s most international mass-participation cycling weekend, and the only Iberian qualifier on the UCI Gran Fondo calendar. Across two days, riders 19+ tackle a 10:00 Individual Time Trial in Coimbra (Sat, 28 Feb 2026) and the Granfondo/Mediofondo mass start in Montemor-o-Velho (Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 09:00). Courses are fully timed, with age-group results by gender under UCI “Cycling for All” rules. The ITT rolls along the Mondego with medium difficulty, while Sunday’s routes cut through castle vistas, rice fields and river plains. Licensed and non-licensed cyclists are welcome (one-day license available), but note TT bikes are not allowed in Granfondo/Mediofondo. Top finishers by age group earn qualification rights for the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships (Niseko, Japan), making this a weekend that blends performance, scenery, and a real shot at Worlds.
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View eventIX Nelas Trail Running
The IX Nelas Trail Running is a trail running event taking place on March 1, 2026, in Nelas, Viseu. It offers multiple distances: a long trail of approximately 25 km, a short trail of 15 km, a mini trail of 10 km, and a 10 km walking route. This variety caters to different levels of trail runners and walkers.
The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over for the trail races, with a special provision for under-18 athletes in the mini trail upon submitting a responsibility term. The walking route has no minimum age requirement. It is organized by Núcleo Dão Nelas / Dão Nelas Runners and includes chip timing for competitive distances, ensuring accurate results.
The race courses traverse the scenic and challenging terrain of the Nelas municipality, featuring mountainous trails with significant elevation changes, rocky sections, streams, and natural vegetation. The race atmosphere combines the spirit of endurance sports with community participation, including an optional lunch and a prize ceremony for various categories and teams.
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View eventBracara Augusta Trail
The Trail Bracara Augusta is a trail running event taking place on March 1, 2026, in Braga, Portugal. It features two competitive races and a non-competitive walk.
The competitive distances include a 24 km trail with approximately 1125 m of positive elevation gain and a 15 km mini-trail with about 680 m of positive elevation gain. There is also an 8 km walk without competitive character.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the 24 km trail, 16 and over for the mini-trail, and 14 and over for the walk, with age categories for awards. The race is held on marked mountain trails with natural obstacles, offering a challenging and scenic experience.
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View event35th END OF EUROPE RACE
The 35th Corrida Fim da Europa is a road running race scheduled for March 1st, 2026, starting in Sintra and finishing at Cabo da Roca. The race covers a challenging and scenic distance of approximately 17 km through the Sintra mountain range, featuring a winding and technically demanding course.
The event is open to all healthy individuals aged 18 and over, making it accessible to a wide range of runners without the need for licensing. Two start waves at 10:00 and 10:15 are organized to ensure a comfortable race experience, with all participants classified together by chip time. The race atmosphere is competitive and unique, often described as a singular and unmissable experience, running through a striking natural landscape.
Participants benefit from support such as water stations, medical assistance, and baggage transport, with a festive yet serious athletic environment. The race awards finishers with medals and offers prizes for the top three male and female finishers overall, enhancing the motivation for runners of all levels.