Best Races Near Lisbon and Porto: October–December 2026
Think your 2026 race calendar is already full?
Think again.
From one of Portugal’s biggest marathons to hybrid competitions, Atlantic trails, night races and festive 10Ks, there are still plenty of reasons to get another start line on the calendar before the year ends.
We searched for some of the most interesting races near Lisbon and Porto between October and December 2026, with one important rule: registration must still be available.
Where possible, we have prioritised events that you can book directly through RaceFinder.
Registration availability checked on 23 September 2026. Places can sell out, so always check the event page before making plans.
Races Near Lisbon
Living in or visiting Lisbon gives you access to far more than city-centre road races.
Within Lisbon and the surrounding region, you can run a coastal marathon, race a hybrid event with a partner, take on Atlantic trails or finish the year with one of the city’s oldest São Silvestre races.
Crossers – The Hybrid Race — 18 October
📍 Loures
📅 18 October 2026
🏃 8 km running + 8 functional fitness stations
Running is only part of the challenge here.
Crossers – The Hybrid Race combines approximately 8 km of running with eight functional fitness stations, bringing the hybrid-racing format to Parque Papa Francisco in Loures.
The race is completed exclusively in pairs, with male, female and mixed categories available.
For runners who also spend plenty of time in the gym — or anyone curious about the growing hybrid racing scene — this offers a very different kind of race day from a conventional 10K.
Registration is currently available through RaceFinder.
👉 Book Crossers – The Hybrid Race on RaceFinder
Atlantic Cliff Adventure — 15 November
📍 Charneca, Cascais
📅 15 November 2026
🏃 20 km trail | 10 km trail | 10 km walk
Ocean views instead of traffic lights.
The Atlantic Cliff Adventure takes runners onto the trails around Charneca, in the municipality of Cascais.
Participants can choose between a 20 km trail and a shorter 10 km route, with a 10 km non-competitive walk also available.
Its location close to the Atlantic makes this an appealing option for anyone looking to swap Lisbon’s asphalt for a more natural race without travelling far from the city.
Registration is currently available through RaceFinder.
👉 Discover the Atlantic Cliff Adventure on RaceFinder
ATHX Finals — 27–29 November
📍 Lisbon
📅 27–29 November 2026
🏋️ Individual | Pairs
If a normal running race sounds a little too predictable, the ATHX Finals offer something completely different.
Held at the Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre, ATHX is a continuous fitness competition lasting around 2.5 hours and testing athletes across six different zones.
Strength, endurance and conditioning all come into play, with both individual and pairs categories available.
It is one of the most distinctive events on Lisbon’s end-of-year calendar and a particularly interesting choice for athletes moving between running, CrossFit-style training and hybrid racing.
Registration is currently available.
👉Discover ATHX Finals on RaceFinder
Generali Tranquilidade Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos — 29 November
📍 Belém, Lisbon
📅 29 November 2026
🏃 Half Marathon | 10K | 4K walk | Kids
If you still want a half marathon before the year ends, this is one of Lisbon’s strongest remaining options.
The Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos takes place in Belém and offers both a half marathon and a 10K, alongside a walk and kids race.
With the start around Praça do Império and a route in one of Lisbon’s most recognisable riverside areas, it combines a competitive race with one of the city’s most iconic settings.
Both the half marathon and 10K currently have places available through RaceFinder.
👉 Book the Meia Maratona dos Descobrimentos on RaceFinder
São Silvestre dos Olivais — 30 December
📍 Olivais, Lisbon
📅 30 December 2026
🏃 10K | 4K walk | Kids race
Want to leave your final race of 2026 until almost the final day of the year?
The São Silvestre dos Olivais takes place on 30 December and reaches its 36th edition in 2026.
It is described as Lisbon’s oldest São Silvestre and includes a competitive 10K, a shorter walk and a Mini São Silvestre for younger runners.
With a 21:00 start for the 10K, it is a proper end-of-year night race — and a good alternative now that the larger LIDL São Silvestre de Lisboa is sold out.
Registration is currently available through RaceFinder.
👉 Book São Silvestre dos Olivais on RaceFinder
Races Near Porto
The Porto region offers just as much variety.
You can chase a half-marathon PB, run one of Portugal’s major marathons, combine running with functional fitness or head into the mountains after dark.
Trail do Aqueduto — 11 October
📍 Paredes
📅 11 October 2026
🏃 33 km | 23 km | 13 km | 9 km walk
For trail runners, the Trail do Aqueduto offers a much more serious challenge than a casual Sunday run.
Starting and finishing at Campo de Golfe do Aqueduto in Paredes, the event offers three competitive trail distances: 13 km, 23 km and 33 km.
The event is ATRP certified, forms part of national and regional trail circuits and contributes towards the UTMB Index.
That makes it particularly interesting for runners who want their autumn race to count towards bigger trail-running goals.
Registration is currently available through RaceFinder.
👉 Book Trail do Aqueduto on RaceFinder
Fire-Day Bombeiros Voluntários de Baltar — 17 October
📍 Baltar, Paredes
📅 17 October 2026
🏃 8 km running + 8 workout stations
Run. SkiErg. Push a sled. Run again.
The Fire-Day Bombeiros Voluntários de Baltar combines 8 km of running with eight functional fitness stations including rowing, sled work, farmer’s carries, lunges and wall balls.
You can enter individually or as a pair, while firefighters also have their own Fire Challenge category involving protective equipment.
It is one of the more unusual events on the Porto-area calendar and a good option for anyone who wants something between a race and a functional fitness competition.
Registration is currently available through RaceFinder.
Famalicão Half Marathon — 18 October
📍 Vila Nova de Famalicão
📅 18 October 2026
🏃 21.1 km | 10 km
Looking for a classic road race instead?
The Famalicão Half Marathon takes place around 40 kilometres north of Porto and offers both the official half-marathon distance and a 10 km option.
The course runs through Vila Nova de Famalicão, with electronic timing for the competitive races and regular aid stations along the route.
It is particularly well positioned in the calendar for runners looking for a serious road-racing goal in October without committing to a full marathon.
Registration is currently available through RaceFinder.
👉 Book the Famalicão Half Marathon on RaceFinder
EDP Porto Marathon — 8 November
📍 Porto
📅 8 November 2026
🏃 Marathon | 10K | 6K
One of the major events on Portugal’s running calendar needs little introduction.
The EDP Porto Marathon returns on 8 November, with a full 42.195 km marathon alongside a timed 10K and a non-competitive 6 km option.
The marathon follows Porto’s river and Atlantic setting, while the different distances make it possible to experience the same major race weekend without necessarily running 42 kilometres.
The official registration page currently lists registration for all three distances, and RaceFinder also offers direct booking.
👉 Book the EDP Porto Marathon on RaceFinder
Valongo Night Trail — 12 December
📍 Valongo
📅 12 December 2026
🏃 21 km | 13 km | 9 km walk
Trail running changes completely when the sun goes down.
The Valongo Night Trail sends participants into the mountain trails of Serra de Quinta Rei after dark, following reflective course markings with a headlamp.
There is a 21 km long trail, a 13 km shorter option and a 9 km night walk.
The event is limited to 750 participants, adding another reason not to leave registration too late.
If you want one genuinely different race experience before winter is over, this is one to consider. Registration remains available through RaceFinder.
👉 Book the Valongo Night Trail on RaceFinder
LIDL São Silvestre Cidade do Porto — 20 December
📍 Porto
📅 20 December 2026
🏃 10K | 5K walk
Some races are about chasing times. Others are about the atmosphere.
The São Silvestre Cidade do Porto has both.
Taking place at 18:00 on 20 December, the event starts on Avenida dos Aliados and brings runners into central Porto for one of the city’s major end-of-year running celebrations.
The programme includes the competitive 10K and a 5 km walk, with the Christmas lights and evening start adding to the atmosphere.
Unlike several other major end-of-year races that have already filled up, registration for the Porto São Silvestre is currently open through the organiser’s registration platform.
👉 Register for São Silvestre Cidade do Porto
One More Race Before 2027?
The final months of 2026 still offer plenty of opportunities to try something new.
Around Lisbon, you can choose between a major marathon, half marathon, coastal trail, hybrid racing and a historic São Silvestre.
Around Porto, the calendar ranges from road half marathons and the Porto Marathon to functional fitness challenges, mountain trails and a huge Christmas 10K.
The hardest part might simply be choosing one.
And remember: race availability can change quickly. If there is an event you want to do, checking the registration status sooner rather than later is a good idea.
👉 Explore more races on RaceFinder and find your next start line.
