Running
270 Races
The 6th Night Run Urban Trail will take place on October 24, 2026, at Expotorres in Torres Vedras. This urban trail running event offers two timed race options: a 20 km trail divided into three independent timed segments and a 13 km trail with two timed segments.
Participants can also choose a 13 km adventure walk on the same course without timing or an 8 km guided walk. The race is open to all, with participants free to choose the order and timing between segments, starting between 18:00 and 20:45, with a finish deadline at 21:30.
The course features a night-time urban and natural trail setting around Torres Vedras, including landmarks such as Forte de São Vicente and Castro do Zambujal. The event is part of the Festas de Torres Vedras and includes competitive and non-competitive options.
The Trail and Walk “Rota da Castanha e do Castanheiro” is a trail running and walking event taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Sernancelhe, Viseu, Portugal. It features three distances: a 9 km walk, a 9 km mini trail, and an 18 km short trail.
The event is open to participants aged 5 to 80 years who are physically able to complete the courses by running or walking. It is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Sernancelhe with local support and aims to promote physical activity and the local chestnut production.
The courses include rural trails, paths, and municipal roads with marked routes and aid stations offering liquid refreshments and a gastronomic tasting. The atmosphere is community-focused, with a convivial lunch and prize ceremony following the race.
The I Trail Amendoim em Festa is a trail running event scheduled for October 24, 2026, in Aljezur, Portugal. It features three competitive distances: Ultra Trail (46 km), Trail (36 km), and Trail Sprint (21 km), each with varying elevation gains and difficulty levels.
Participation is open to athletes aged 18 to 65 years depending on the distance, requiring good physical and psychological preparation. The event is organized by Câmara Municipal de Aljezur and includes a challenging course through natural trails and rural paths, highlighting the natural and cultural heritage of Aljezur and the local peanut tradition.
The race promotes a spirit of camaraderie, fair play, and environmental respect, with semi-autonomy rules and mandatory equipment to ensure safety. Awards are given to top finishers in individual and team categories across all distances.
The 1st Night Run Pegões is a running event taking place on October 24, 2026, in Pegões, Montijo. It features a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and a 400 m Kids Race, with start and finish at the Junta de Freguesia de Pegões.
The event is open to participants of various ages, including children from 4 years old for the Kids Race and from 14 years old for the 10 km race (with parental authorization for minors). It is a non-federated, informal, and recreational event organized as part of the anniversary celebrations of the União de Freguesias de Pegões.
The race offers a festive atmosphere with safety measures including traffic control and aid stations. Awards are given by age categories for the 10 km race and overall for the Kids Race, with team prizes for the largest group of participants.
The 8th Travessia da Planície is a running and walking event taking place on October 24, 2026, between São Marcos da Ataboeira and Entradas. It offers an 11.24 km race and walking distances of 7 km or 11.24 km.
Participation is open to all individuals, federated or not, with various age categories for the race and a single category for walking. The course features a point-to-point format starting at Largo do Poço and finishing at Av. de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, with partial traffic and marked routes.
The event is organized by Câmara Municipal de Castro Verde with support from local associations and emergency services, providing a competitive and community atmosphere with awards and prizes for individual and team classifications.
The Corrida Fenprof is a running race event held on October 24, 2026, in Portugal. It offers multiple race distances including 5 km and 10 km.
The race is open to all participants without the need for a license. It is part of the Fenprof running series, attracting a wide range of runners from amateurs to experienced athletes.
The course features urban routes through the city, providing a festive and inclusive atmosphere for all ages and abilities.
The 18th Passeio BTT “Rota da Castanha e do Castanheiro” is a non-competitive mountain bike ride taking place on October 25, 2026, in Sernancelhe, Viseu. The event features a single approximately 35 km route with medium difficulty, passing through rural paths, trails, and municipal roads.
Open to participants aged 18 to 75, with special provisions for minors aged 14 to 18 and seniors over 75 who must submit a signed responsibility waiver. The ride is part of the 2026 Festa da Castanha and is organized by the Câmara Municipal de Sernancelhe with support from the Portuguese Cycling Federation.
Participants will enjoy various refreshment points, gastronomic tastings, and entertainment along the route, with support vehicles and safety measures in place. The atmosphere is recreational and community-focused, with no competitive timing or rankings.
The V Corrida de Paradela is a running event taking place on October 25, 2026, at the Centro Desportivo e Cultural Paradela do Vouga in Aveiro, Portugal. It features a 10 km race, a 7 km walk, and several kids’ races with distances of 500 m, 1400 m, and 2800 m.
The event is open to athletes of all ages and categories, including youth and veterans, with free participation for young categories and visually impaired athletes. It offers a competitive atmosphere with trophies and monetary prizes for top finishers in various age groups.
The race route starts and finishes at the sports center, with hydration points along the course and a maximum duration of 2 hours for the 10 km race. The event is organized by the Centro Desportivo e Cultural de Paradela do Vouga with support from local municipalities.
The 7th Corrida Mega Fitness is a running and walking event taking place on October 24, 2026, at Escola EB23/S de Ourique in Ourique, Beja. It features a 10 km race and an 8 km walk.
The event is open to all athletes aged 18 and over, including federated and non-federated participants, and allows participation by groups such as companies and schools. The race is divided into age and gender categories, making it inclusive for a wide range of competitors.
The XV Maratona BTT Cidade de Faro 2026 is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Estoi, Faro. It features two challenging routes: a Half Marathon of 35 km with 680 meters of elevation gain and a Marathon of 55 km with 950 meters of elevation gain.
This open event welcomes participants aged 16 and older, with younger athletes allowed in the Half Marathon with parental authorization. The race is part of the Faro Ativo 2026 program and includes a team classification named IV Troféu “João da Roda” in honor of a local cycling promoter.
Riders will enjoy well-marked trails through municipal roads, rural paths, and tracks crossing Faro and São Brás de Alportel, with a supportive and friendly atmosphere celebrating fifteen years of passion for mountain biking.