Running
423 Races
The IX Lisboa Green Trail is a trail running event taking place on May 24, 2026, in the Monsanto Forest Park, Lisbon. The race features two main distances: TL (long trail) and TC (short trail), along with a walk and a dog-friendly run called Cãorrida.
Starting from ISCSP-ULisboa, participants will experience sinuous trails with superb views over the Tagus River. The event is open to various age categories, including a university category for the TC distance, and includes a kids’ race and a walk open to participants aged 12 and above.
The race offers a festive atmosphere with live music and awards for overall and age group winners, as well as special prizes for teams with the most participants.
The Trail Encostas do Tâmega is a trail running and walking event taking place on May 24, 2026, in Abragão, Penafiel, Portugal. It offers three distances: a 25 km long trail, a 15 km short trail, and a 10 km walking route.
The trail races are competitive and require participants to be at least 18 years old, while the walking event has no age restrictions but requires minors to be accompanied by an adult. The courses feature challenging terrain with significant elevation gain, including 1000 meters for the long trail and 600 meters for the short trail, set along the scenic Encosta do Rio Tâmega.
The event promotes local identity and community development, supported by local authorities and organizations. It includes a festive atmosphere with safety and logistical support, and participants experience beautiful natural landscapes along the riverbanks and trails.
Hyberic Run is an endurance race held on May 30, 2026, at Estádio Municipal Engenheiro Manuel Branco Teixeira in Chaves. The race combines running with technical exercise stations, testing athletes’ endurance, strength, and effort management.
The event features individual, pairs, and relay team categories for both male and female participants, including professional divisions. It is open to athletes aged 16 and above, divided into several age groups.
The continuous timed course includes 8 blocks of 1 km running interspersed with 8 technical exercise stations such as Ski Erg, Sled Push, and Burpees Broad Jump, creating a challenging and dynamic race environment.
The 3rd edition of Bike and Run FitMe 3070 will take place on June 4, 2026, at Praia de Mira. This event combines cycling and running in a team format, offering a unique challenge of endurance and teamwork.
The race features a circular course of approximately 16 km. It is open to all participants, including male, female, and mixed pairs, with special provisions for minors upon presentation of a responsibility term. The event promises an exciting atmosphere by the sea with a well-organized logistics base at Largo da Barrinha.
Participants will experience a dynamic race with two staggered starts per team, strict timing rules, and a support zone at kilometer 10. The event also includes prize trophies for the top three teams in each category, making it competitive and rewarding.
The XIX Ultra Maratona Caminhos do Tejo is an ultramarathon event taking place on June 5 and 6, 2026, from Lisbon to Fátima, Portugal. It features two race distances: 144 km starting at Parque das Nações in Lisbon and 58 km starting in Santarém, both finishing at the Sanctuary of Fátima.
The race is open to all athletes aged 20 and above, regardless of federation status, and includes male and female categories. It is part of the UTMB points system, awarding 5 points for the 144 km and 2 points for the 58 km race, and belongs to the National Trail Ultra Endurance Series (Séries 150 and Séries 100 respectively).
The course follows pilgrimage paths with multiple aid stations and life bases, offering a challenging endurance experience with a strong spiritual and reflective atmosphere. The event limits participation to 200 athletes across both distances, ensuring an exclusive and focused competition.
The StepUp Trail: Nossa Senhora do Pranto is a competitive and recreational trail running event taking place on June 6, 2026, at Parque Abel Lacerda, Sabugosa, Tondela. The event offers three official races: an 8 km walk, a 12 km Mini Trail, and a 17 km Trail.
Open to participants aged 16 and older for the races (with parental authorization) and 5 and older for the walk, the event promotes physical activity, trail running practice, and connection with nature and local heritage.
It is organized by StepUp Academy with local support. The courses feature marked trails with hydration and nutrition stations, and the event includes symbolic prizes for the top three finishers in each category for the competitive distances.
The 13th Corrida A.C.S. is a road running event taking place on June 6, 2026, in São Brás de Alportel, Portugal. The main race covers approximately 10 km on asphalt, consisting of two large laps of about 5 km each.
The event includes additional races such as the 9th Corrida da Pequenada for children in the Benjamins A and B categories, with a distance of 690 meters, and a 12th Caminhada (walk) of 8-10 km on mixed terrain. The races are open to all athletes, federated or not, across various age categories from children to veterans.
This event is part of the local celebrations and has a charitable aspect, donating 1€ from each registration to the Caritas Paroquial institution. It offers a festive atmosphere with multiple race options for different age groups and abilities.
The Oliveira do Bairro Trilhos na Natureza is a trail running event taking place on June 6, 2026, in Oliveira do Bairro, Portugal. It features five distances: approximately 25 km, 15 km, 8 km (walking), 1 km, and 500 m, with courses through mixed terrain along the Rio Cértima.
The event is open to participants aged 16 and older for the running distances, with walking open to all ages including minors if accompanied. The mini trails are designed for children born between 2010 and 2021. The event includes competitive timed races for the 25 km and 15 km trails, and non-competitive walking and mini trails.
The race routes traverse local trails, agricultural and forest paths, and riversides, offering a natural setting with moderate relief. The event promotes healthy living and includes prizes for various age categories and team competitions, with a festive atmosphere including a DJ after the awards ceremony.
The V Vertical Elevador Sta Luzia is a national and regional vertical race taking place on June 7, 2026, in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The race features a single ascending course of approximately 650 meters with a positive elevation gain of 160 meters, following the elevator rails from the station at Av. 25 Abril to the temple of Sta Luzia.
Open to participants aged 15 and older (younger athletes allowed if federated with FCMP), this event is part of the National Sky Sprint Trophy and the FCMP National Youth Championship. The race offers a challenging uphill sprint in a unique urban and natural setting, emphasizing respect for the environment and fair competition.
The XVII Meia Maratona na Areia Analice Silva is a running event taking place on June 14, 2026, at Nova Praia in Costa da Caparica. The race features two distances: a half marathon of 21.097 km and a 10 km run or walk.
The half marathon is open to individuals over 18 years old who are in good health and physically prepared for long efforts. The 10 km event is open to all individuals capable of participating, with a recommendation against participation by children under 10 years old. The race course is entirely on the sandy beach of Costa da Caparica, offering a unique running experience along long, fine sandy shores surrounded by dunes, woods, and marshes.
The event includes multiple age categories for men and women, as well as a category for athletes with disabilities. It is organized with support from the Câmara Municipal de Almada and sponsors, providing a competitive and inclusive atmosphere.