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293 Races
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 Amizade Néon Run is a non-competitive night running and walking event taking place on July 17, 2026, in Santiago da Guarda, Portugal. The race covers a 4-mile distance along mountain trails illuminated with photoluminescent and luminescent colors, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere.
Open to all ages, with minors under 18 required to be accompanied by a responsible adult, the event emphasizes fun, friendship, and celebration rather than competition. Participants will enjoy a unique experience of running through natural mountain trails at night, enhanced by neon accessories and lights.
The event includes a participation kit with neon wristbands, a personalized bib, a headlamp for the first 500 registrants, and other gifts. Although non-competitive, prizes are awarded to the top five male and female finishers, and all finishers receive a finisher prize.
The Viseu OCR Police Challenge is an obstacle course race taking place on July 18, 2026, at Parque Urbano Radial de Santiago, Viseu. This event features a 5 km course with approximately 30 obstacles that test strength, endurance, balance, and coordination, including natural and pre-installed challenges involving water and mud.
The race is divided into two categories: ELITE, a competitive individual race starting at 09:00 with official timing and podium prizes, and FUN, a more playful category for beginners or those seeking enjoyment with friends and family, with staggered starts and no official timing. The event fosters a festive atmosphere of personal challenge and community.
As the final stage of the national OCR circuit TRICHALLENGE, the Viseu OCR Police Challenge offers exclusive obstacles and the opportunity to score points towards the national championship, making it a highlight for OCR athletes across Portugal.
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 1st Dulce Félix Mile is a running event scheduled for July 18, 2026, in São Martinho do Conde, Guimarães. It features multiple distances including 600 meters for younger categories and the mile (1609 meters) for older age groups.
This race is open to all athletes, including federated and non-federated participants, who are in good health and able to compete. It includes a wide range of age categories from Sub-10 to Veterans, making it inclusive for all ages.
The event is officially recognized and supported by the Associação de Atletismo de Braga and the Câmara Municipal de Guimarães, offering individual and team classifications with trophies and monetary prizes for top teams.
The duathlon events in Portugal for 2026 are organized by the Portuguese Triathlon Federation, offering a comprehensive national calendar of competitions across various regions. These events feature a variety of distances and formats, including individual and team competitions, accessible to athletes of all levels, from beginners to elite athletes.
The competitions are linked to national championships and club series, fostering a competitive yet inclusive environment. The events are often held in locations of great natural beauty across Portugal, offering athletes unique scenery and varied challenges. The atmosphere is vibrant and community-oriented, with some races featuring relay formats and age-group categories.
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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.
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The 8th edition of the Corrida Festas de Loures 2026 is a 10 km road running race taking place on July 18, 2026, starting at 21:30 in Parque Adão Barata, Loures. The event welcomes both licensed and non-licensed athletes aged 18 and above, without distinction of sex or nationality.
This race is part of the 41st Troféu Corrida das Coletividades do Concelho de Loures and features a single 10 km distance on a course through Loures streets, including Avenida das Descobertas and Estrada Nacional 8. The race offers a festive atmosphere supported by local authorities and community organizations.
Participants receive a technical t-shirt, finisher medal, and other sponsor gifts, with trophies awarded to the top three in each age category. The event also provides facilities such as changing rooms and baggage storage, making it accessible and convenient for all runners.