Running
301 Races
The 22nd Grande Prémio do Caldas de São Jorge Sport Clube is a running event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Caldas de São Jorge, Santa Maria da Feira. It features multiple race distances tailored to different age groups, ranging from 400 meters for the youngest categories to 8300 meters for seniors and veterans.
The event welcomes athletes registered with any association in the country, including clubs, schools, and individuals, making it inclusive for a wide range of participants. The race day includes categories for children, juniors, seniors, and veterans, with separate classifications for male and female athletes in some races.
Alongside the competitive races, there is a 4500-meter walk open to all, contributing to a festive and inclusive atmosphere. The event is organized by Caldas de São Jorge Sport Clube and supported by local authorities to ensure safety and smooth logistics.
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.
Douro Bridges – Porto & Gaia - Open Water 2026 is an open water swimming event scheduled for September 20, 2026, taking place between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. The race starts at Cais da Ribeira, Porto, and finishes at Douro Marina, Vila Nova de Gaia.
The event features a single 4,000-meter distance with multiple categories based on athlete licenses and age groups, including AA licensed swimmers, Masters, Triathlon licensed swimmers, and an extracompetition category. It is part of the 2026 National Open Water Circuit.
The race offers a unique experience swimming across the Douro River, connecting two iconic cities, with electronic timing and live results enhancing the competitive atmosphere.
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.
The 23rd BTT Arco da Memória takes place on September 20, 2026, in Arrimal, Porto de Mós, Leiria District. Organized by CCRD Arrimal and its cycling section, the event offers two mountain bike routes through the trails and landscapes of the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park.
Starting and finishing at the Centro Cultural Recreativo e Desportivo de Arrimal, participants will ride through forest roads, rural paths, technical trails and mountain tracks while discovering some of the most scenic areas of the municipality of Porto de Mós. The event includes both a long-distance RAID and a shorter MINI-RAID, as well as an E-Bike category.
The combination of challenging climbs, natural scenery and well-established organization makes BTT Arco da Memória one of the most traditional mountain bike events in the region.
The 4th Nature Race – Farmácia dos Álamos is a trail running event taking place on September 20, 2026, in Nossa Senhora de Machede, Évora. The race features multiple distances including an 18 km long trail, a 12 km mini-trail, an 8 km walk, and a 1 km kids' run.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the long trail, 16 and over for the mini-trail with adult accompaniment, and children aged 6 to 10 for the kids' run with written authorization. The walk has no age limit but requires adult accompaniment. The race covers mountain trails, rural paths, and roads in the Évora municipality.
The race offers a festive atmosphere with various race formats catering to different age groups and abilities, including a non-competitive walk and a kids' race, making it suitable for families and trail running enthusiasts alike.
The II Resistência BTT - Vila Chã is a mountain bike endurance race taking place on September 26, 2026, in Vila Chã, Fornos de Algodres, Guarda. The event features a 4 km circuit combining urban and trail sections, closed to motor vehicles except for organizational use in emergencies.
Open to all participants aged 15 and above, both federated and non-federated, with categories for cadets, juniors, elites, masters, and e-bikes. The race includes 1-hour, 2-hour, and 3-hour endurance formats, with e-bikes competing only in the 3-hour race but classified separately.
The event offers a competitive atmosphere with prizes for top finishers overall and by category, including fastest lap and largest team awards. It is supported by local authorities and cycling federations, ensuring a well-organized and safe competition.
The 3rd edition of the road race "Volta aos 7 - Vidrala" will take place on September 26, 2026, in Marinha Grande. This event features a 7 km urban running course starting and finishing near the Câmara Municipal da Marinha Grande.
Participation is open to all individuals without contraindications for sports practice, with a limit of 1000 registrations for safety and organizational reasons. The race uses chip timing with live projected results for continuous classification updates.
The event also includes a 7 km walk open to all ages, and offers a festive atmosphere with trophies for top finishers, team awards, and participation medals for all finishers.
The Trilhos dos Heróis – Sunset Trail is a trail running event taking place on September 26, 2026, in Vila Franca das Naves, Guarda, Portugal. It features multiple race options including a 31 km long trail, a 19 km short trail, a 12 km walk, and a kids' trail run.
The event welcomes participants aged 5 and above, with specific age minimums for each race, and includes classifications by age groups and overall rankings for the competitive trails. It is organized by the Volunteer Firefighters of Vila Franca das Naves and offers a unique experience combining sport, nature, and the magic of sunset in a forested area.
The races start and finish at the Volunteer Firefighters' headquarters and traverse challenging and fun trails in the Trancoso municipality. The event also aims to engage the community and bring together different generations, with a festive atmosphere and activities for all ages.
The Prime Hybrid Espinho Fitness Racing takes place on September 26, 2026, in Espinho, Aveiro District. This urban fitness racing competition combines running with high-intensity functional workout stations, creating a challenge that tests endurance, strength, resilience and overall fitness.
Organized by Associação Desportiva de Desempenho e Resiliência, the event is held in Praça Progresso and surrounding streets, offering a fully outdoor urban race experience. Participants complete eight running segments of 1 km each, interspersed with eight functional workout stations inspired by international fitness racing formats.
Athletes can compete individually or in pairs across Open and Pro divisions. The event also features an Associative League for local organizations, emergency services and community groups, promoting competition, teamwork and community engagement.