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View eventBook on RaceFinderSunset Trail of Afife
The Sunset Trail Afife returns on 12 September 2026, inviting participants to enjoy an evening of outdoor adventure along the scenic trails surrounding the coastal village of Afife, in Viana do Castelo. Organised by Associação Desportiva Afifense, this recreational event combines nature, sport and community in a relaxed atmosphere as runners and walkers explore local paths at sunset.
The programme includes a 16 km trail and an 8 km recreational walk, both starting and finishing at Pavilhão Municipal David Freitas. The routes pass through the parishes of Afife, Outeiro and Carreço, offering a mix of forest trails and rural paths that highlight the natural beauty of the region.
Designed for participants of all experience levels, the Sunset Trail Afife focuses on enjoyment rather than competition, with no official timing or rankings. After the event, participants can relax with a post-race dinner and enjoy a social evening featuring music and community activities.
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View eventBook on RaceFinderNexe 107 1.2 – Trail Ultra Endurance
The Nexe 107 1.2 – Trail Ultra Endurance is a trail running event taking place on September 18 and 19, 2026, in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Portugal. It features a challenging circular course of 107 km with significant elevation gain, alongside relay and ultra trail options.
Participants can compete solo over 107 km, in two-person relay teams splitting the distance into 52 km and 55 km legs, or in a 55 km ultra trail race. The event is open to all athletes and is part of regional and national ultra trail circuits, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) series.
The race route includes narrow trails, wide paths, rocky zones, and some paved sections, showcasing the scenic barrocal hills and Algarve mountains. The event offers a demanding endurance challenge with a festive and competitive atmosphere supported by local authorities.
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View eventBook on RaceFinder2nd Great Challenge of the Lakes of Sabor
The 2nd Grande Desafio dos Lagos do Sabor is a mountain bike GPS-oriented race taking place on September 19 and 20, 2026, in Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal. The event consists of two timed stages: a 75 km stage with 2300 m elevation gain on Saturday and a 65 km stage with 1300 m elevation gain on Sunday, with an option to participate only in the second stage solo.
Open to both federated and non-federated athletes aged 19 and above, the race allows solo and duo participation, including e-bikes (solo only, without categories or prizes). It follows the principles of the Portuguese Cycling Federation and offers leader jerseys by category for solo and duo participants.
The race features challenging rural and trail routes with public road sections, requiring compliance with traffic rules and mandatory use of a certified cycling helmet. The event provides solid and liquid aid stations, medical assistance, bike washing zones, and meals after each stage, creating a comprehensive mountain biking challenge.
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View eventBook on RaceFinderRC6 Warriores Challenge
The RC6 Warriores Challenge is an obstacle race taking place on September 19, 2026, at the Regimento de Cavalaria nº6 facilities in Braga, Portugal. The race covers an approximately 4 km course featuring multiple obstacles distributed along the route, with electronic timing to enhance competitiveness.
The event is open to all participants aged 8 and above, allowing individual or team participation, with teams consisting of 4 to 10 members. The race offers a unique challenge in a military setting, complemented by a festive atmosphere including a sunset party with a DJ after the race.
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View eventBook on RaceFinderINTERMUNICIPAL CUP 3H RESISTANCE MTB 2026 - JAMOR
The Intermunicipal Cup 3H MTB Endurance is a mountain bike endurance race series held in 2026 across six events in various municipalities including Alenquer, Loures, Mafra, Oeiras, Amadora, and Lisbon. The Jamor event in Oeiras is scheduled for September 19, 2026, at 19:00.
The race features a 3-hour endurance format with courses approximately 4 to 7 km long for the main event, and shorter circuits for juvenile categories ranging from 500 meters to 3 km depending on age group. The competition is open to licensed and non-licensed riders aged 5 and above, with multiple categories for men, women, juniors, masters, and e-bikes.
The event includes juvenile MTB races held on the same day as the endurance race, fostering a family-friendly and competitive atmosphere. The race is part of a series with point-based classifications and prizes awarded to top finishers in each category and overall.
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View eventBook on RaceFinderLeiria Run 2026
The 11th edition of Leiria Run is a running event taking place on September 19, 2026, in Leiria, Portugal. It features a 14 km race and a 9 km walk, both starting in the city center and finishing at the Municipal Stadium Dr. Magalhães Pessoa.
The race is open to all participants born on or before September 15, 2008, excluding minors under 18 years old. The event offers a festive atmosphere with music, food, and drinks after the race, including an awards ceremony.
Participants will experience running through unexpected city locations, including a guaranteed river crossing, making it a unique urban race experience.
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View eventBook on RaceFinderRunning through Europe - 9th Edition
The 9th edition of the running event "Run for Europe" will take place on September 20, 2026, at Parque Central in Vila Nova de Santo André, Setúbal. This event features a 10 km race, a 5 km walk for adults, and races for children and youth up to 17 years old.
The race is open to various age categories, including juniors, seniors, and veterans, with specific distances for children and youth. The 10 km race consists of 5 laps of a circuit, while the walk follows a 5 km city cycle path. Participation is free with a limit of 250 participants.
The event promotes physical exercise and healthy habits, coinciding with the European Mobility Week and European Car-Free Day. It offers a festive atmosphere with awards for top finishers and teams, making it suitable for all ages and families.
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View eventBook on RaceFinderHalf Marathon Loures-Odivelas-Loures
The municipalities of Loures and Odivelas are organizing the Loures-Odivelas-Loures Half Marathon for the fourth time on September 20, 2026. Under the slogan “Together for Sports,” the two municipalities are joining forces to revive a track and field event that took place in the 1980s and 1990s and connected the two cities. Coinciding with European Sports Week, the initiative also includes a 10km run, a 5km walk, and a kids’ race for the little ones the day before.
We officially announce that the Loures-Odivelas-Loures Half Marathon has been certified by World Athletics with the international measurement certificate. This prestigious recognition attests to the accuracy of the course distance, in accordance with the rigorous international standards of the world’s leading athletics body.
Obtaining the international measurement certificate is a significant milestone. This seal of quality not only guarantees participants that the race meets the standards required for high-level competitions, but also opens the door to the ratification of records and results for national and international rankings.Registration closes in 4 days 16 hours 47 min -
View eventBook on RaceFinderStork Route
The Maratona BTT Rota da Cegonha 2026 is an amateur mountain bike marathon event taking place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Santo Estêvão, Benavente, Santarém. It offers two main distances: a full marathon of approximately 75 km and a half marathon of approximately 50 km.
The event is open to all participants aged 18 and over, including those using e-bikes, with classifications available for marathon e-bike participants. The race features rural paths and trails marked with white and red ribbons, with some sections open to other vehicles, requiring adherence to traffic rules.
Participants can compete individually in male and female categories across marathon and half marathon distances. The event includes classifications by age groups and teams, with trophies awarded to top finishers and teams.
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View eventBook on RaceFinder6th Trail AiróRun
The VI Trail AiróRun is a trail running event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Airó, Barcelos, Portugal. It features two competitive trail distances: a Long Trail of 22 km and a Short Trail of 14 km, plus a non-competitive 10 km walk.
Open to participants aged 18 and over for the trail races, and recommended for those 12 and older for the walk, the event welcomes athletes prepared for mountain trail challenges. The race starts and finishes at the Leões da Serra football field in Airó, with staggered start times beginning at 9:00 AM.
The trails traverse paths and tracks around the Airó hills, with positive elevation gain details to be announced. The event includes individual and team classifications with prizes for various age categories and collective team awards, fostering a competitive yet community atmosphere.
