Running
350 Races
The 15th BTT Ride “Por trilhos Saloios” will take place on April 12, 2026, starting and finishing at the Associação Recreativa de Carcavelos de Lousa in Lisbon. This mountain bike event offers three route options of 20 km, 40 km, and 55 km, all sharing the same trails through the municipalities of Loures and Mafra.
The event is open to participants of all genders, with minors under 14 required to be accompanied by a responsible adult. The ride promotes the development of mountain biking and supports the Associação Recreativa de Carcavelos de Lousa through fundraising.
The atmosphere is recreational with no competitive classification, focusing on enjoyment and community participation. The event includes logistical support such as solid and liquid refreshments, technical assistance, showers, and bike washing facilities.
The 5th Rota das Minas is a mountain bike raid event taking place on April 12, 2026, in Serro Ventoso, Porto de Mós, Portugal. It features two race distances: a Mini RAID of approximately 30 km with 750 m elevation gain and a RAID of approximately 52 km with 1400 m elevation gain.
The event is part of the Troféu BTT Porto de Mós 2026 and is open to all participants who register and pay the entry fee. There is a specific category for e-bikes in the RAID distance. The race course is marked and includes open road sections where riders must respect traffic rules.
The race atmosphere promotes respect for nature and fair play, with a focus on self-sufficiency and safety. The event includes a prize ceremony and a post-race lunch, making it a well-organized competition for mountain bike enthusiasts.
The Lidl Setúbal Triathlon is a triathlon event taking place on April 12, 2026, in Setúbal, Portugal. It features challenging distances of 1.9 km swimming, 90 km cycling, and 21.1 km running, designed for triathletes seeking a demanding and rewarding race.
The race course starts in the waters of the Rio Sado, passes through the city center, and includes a demanding route through the Serra da Arrábida, offering unique landscapes and terrain diversity. This event is open to all triathletes, promising an inspiring atmosphere defined by overcoming challenges and triumph.
Trail do Texugo 2026 is a trail running event taking place on April 12, 2026, in Redondo, Portugal. The race offers four distances: Trail Ultra (46 km), Trail Longo (30 km), Trail Sprint/Jovem (15 km), and an initiation trail of 10 km.
The event is open to participants meeting age and health requirements, with minimum ages ranging from no minimum for the initiation trail (recommended 14+) to 20 years for the longest distances. The race is organized by the Secção de Trail Running do Núcleo Andebol de Redondo and promotes tourism and environmental awareness in the Serra D’Ossa region.
The courses feature natural trails, forest roads, singletracks, streams, and historical sites, with significant elevation gains. The atmosphere encourages respect for nature and fair play, with a non-competitive initiation trail option for newcomers.
The VII Trail Bombeiros de Mêda is a trail running event organized by the Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Mêda, taking place on April 12, 2026, in Mêda, Guarda, Portugal. It features multiple distances including a Long Trail (~24 km), a Short Trail (~17 km), a Mini Trail (~12 km), and a recreational walk (~12 km).
This event is open to all participants aged 18 and above for the long and short trails, with younger participants aged 11 to 14 allowed in the Mini Trail with parental consent. It is part of the Circuito de Trail da Beira Alta 2026, serving as the 3rd stage of the series.
The trails predominantly run through natural terrain such as trails, rural paths, dirt roads, and streams around nearby villages, offering a challenging mountain environment with significant elevation changes. The event promotes sports practice in the region and encourages sharing the trail running experience among athletes from various locations.
The Grande Prémio de Atletismo Cerejeiras em Flor is a running event taking place on April 12, 2026, in Fundão, Portugal. It features a 10 KM race, youth races, and a non-competitive walking tour, offering options for all ages and preferences.
Open to all athletes including federated clubs, popular runners, and INATEL members, with team and individual participation allowed. The event is supported by the Câmara Municipal do Fundão and local parishes, set in the scenic Serra da Gardunha region during the cherry blossom season.
The race includes multiple age categories from young children to veterans, creating a community atmosphere that blends sport and nature. There is also a food refreshment and prize ceremony to celebrate participants.
The XII Meia Maratona Juventude Ilha Verde takes place on April 12, 2026, in Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island in the Azores, with start and finish at the historic Portas da Cidade. Organized by Clube Desportivo e Cultural Juventude Ilha Verde with institutional support from the Municipality of Ponta Delgada, the Parish Council and the Athletics Association of São Miguel, the event brings together several road running competitions for different age groups and participation levels.
The program includes the official Half Marathon (21.097 km), the Mini Marathon (10 km), a 5.25 km race, a 5.25 km walk and a youth race (Mini Campeões – 1.609 km). The Half Marathon is run on a certified urban road course through the main avenues of Ponta Delgada. The event also hosts the AASM Half Marathon Championship and the VIRTUS World Half Marathon Championships, welcoming both national and international athletes.
The Duatlo e Aquatlo de Lousada is a combined duathlon and aquathlon event taking place on April 11 and 12, 2026, in Lousada, Portugal. It features multiple races including the Campeonato Norte Jovem and Campeonato Norte Absoluto, as well as open races for various age groups.
The Aquatlo on April 11 includes distances adapted for youth categories and an open race with distances matching the Juvenile category. The Duatlo on April 12 is held in a cross format over a sprint distance, with a championship race exclusive to licensed athletes and an open race for individuals and relay teams.
The event welcomes a wide range of participants from young athletes born between 2009 and 2019 to adults and masters, with categories for individual and relay participation. The courses feature swimming in municipal pools and running and cycling on mixed surfaces including asphalt, dirt roads, and tartan tracks around the sports park and municipal facilities, offering a varied and accessible competition environment.
The Salto Nature Trail is a trail running event scheduled for April 12, 2026, at Parque Natural da Senhora do Salto in Aguiar de Sousa – Paredes, Portugal. It features multiple race distances including a Long Trail of 22 km, a Short Trail of 13 km, and a 9 km Walk, with an additional Trail Kids race subject to confirmation.
This event is open to participants aged 16 and above for the shorter trail, 18 and above for the long trail, and with no age limit for the walk, welcoming both competitive runners and recreational walkers. The trails traverse rural, forested, agricultural, and residential areas around the natural park, offering a scenic and varied terrain with positive elevation gains of 900 m for the long trail and 400 m for the short trail.
The race atmosphere is community-oriented and competitive, with individual and team classifications for the trail races, trophies awarded for overall and age group winners, and a ceremony for prize-giving. The event also promotes environmental respect and self-sufficiency among participants, ensuring a respectful and challenging race experience.
The 10th Trail Rota do Bolinhol is a trail running event taking place on April 12, 2026, in Vizela, Portugal. It features two race distances: a Mini Trail of 14 km and a Trail Sprint of 21 km, both starting and finishing at Praça da República.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over, with a special provision allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to participate in the Mini Trail with parental authorization. It is part of the official calendar and scores for the Regional Trail Championship organized by the Associação de Atletismo de Braga.
The Mini Trail is of medium difficulty with some uphill sections, while the Trail Sprint is more challenging, requiring greater physical preparation. The race atmosphere is competitive and organized with support from local authorities and athletics associations.