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View event2026 Regional Mountain Championship - Up & Down
The Regional Mountain Championship "Sobe e Desce" is a mountain running race taking place on September 27, 2026, in Querença – Loulé. The race covers a distance of 9 km with an elevation gain of 395 meters and a descent of 359 meters.
The competition is open exclusively to athletes competing in the SUB23 (including SUB20), Senior, and Veteran categories. Participants must register in advance and comply with the event regulations. The race is held on a dirt road with climbs and descents, requiring good physical condition and self-management of effort.
The event is organized by the Associação de Atletismo do Algarve with support from local entities, featuring individual and team classifications with trophies awarded to the top three in each category and gender.
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View event15th Edition of the Trails of the Templars
The 15th Edition of Trilhos dos Templários is a trail running event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Santa Cita, Tomar, Portugal. It offers multiple distances including a 32 km Long Trail, 20 km Short Trail, 14 km Mini Trail, 10 km Experience Trail, and a 10 km Walk.
The event is open to athletes of all nationalities and ages, with specific age categories and requirements for minors. The Long, Short, and Mini Trails are part of national and regional trail running circuits, while the Experience Trail and Walk are non-competitive.
Runners will enjoy challenging technical trails with significant elevation gain, historic routes linked to the Templar legacy, and a supportive race atmosphere. The start and finish are located at the Pavilhão da Associação Cultural e Recreativa de Santa Cita, with a prize ceremony and lunch included.
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View event3rd Trail da Lagoa 2026
The 3rd Trail da Lagoa 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Airão São João, Guimarães. It offers three distances: a 20 km long trail, a 12 km mini trail, and an 8 km non-competitive walk.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the long trail, 16 and over for the mini trail (with parental authorization), and all ages for the walk if accompanied by an adult. It is organized by Grupo Desportivo Airão – Curviã and features mountain trails, rural paths, and roads in the Guimarães municipality.
The race promises incredible scenery and a balance between effort and enjoyment, allowing participants to test their limits in a mountain environment. The event includes competitive and non-competitive options, making it accessible to a wide range of participants.
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View eventBook on RaceFinder2nd Trail Os Lobos
The 2nd Trail and Walk – OS LOBOS is a trail running and walking event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Graça do Divor, Évora. The event features a 15 km trail run and a 10 km walk, both starting and finishing at the local football field.
The trail run is open to athletes aged 16 and over, while the walk has no minimum age but minors must be accompanied by an adult. The race offers various age categories for competitive runners and includes monetary prizes and team classifications, creating a competitive yet community-focused atmosphere.
Participants will experience natural trail routes marked with ribbons and supported by the local municipality, with aid stations at multiple points. The event also provides post-race facilities such as showers at the sports club near the finish line.
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View eventTAVIRA GRANFONDO 2026
The Tavira Granfondo 2026 is a cycling event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Tavira, Portugal. It features two distances: Granfondo of approximately 130 km and Mediofondo of approximately 80 km.
The event is open to all participants meeting the requirements, including licensed competitive athletes, federated cyclists under the Cycling for All category, and non-federated athletes of Portuguese or foreign nationality. Minimum ages are 19 years for Granfondo and 17 years for Mediofondo.
This Granfondo event is recreational, tourist, cultural, and social in nature, integrated into the municipal physical activity program of Tavira. It is organized under the regulations of the Portuguese Cycling Federation and follows the Highway Code, with a non-federated competitive character.
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View event4th edition A Encosta
The 4th edition of A Encosta is a trail running event with obstacles, taking place on September 27, 2026, in Alcobaça, Portugal. The race features a single lap of approximately 10 km through mixed trail and urban terrain, including various challenges along the route.
Participants compete in pairs connected by a device on one upper limb, which must not be removed during the race. There are two competitive categories: A Encosta – Corrida em Duplas (competitive with penalties) and A Encosta – Corrida em Duplas Fun (non-penalized, with indicative timing). Additionally, there is a non-competitive 8 km walk passing through the challenge points.
The event starts and finishes at the Alcobaça Castle, with staggered starts in boxes of four teams every two minutes. It offers a unique combination of trail running, teamwork, and obstacle challenges in a historic urban setting.
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View eventTrail Vale do Ceira
Trail Vale do Ceira 2026 takes place on September 27, 2026, in Ceira, Coimbra, offering runners the opportunity to explore the valleys, forests and mountain trails surrounding the Ceira River.
Organized by the Junta de Freguesia de Ceira and CPT Sobral de Ceira, the event features a challenging 31 km Trail, a faster 17 km Trail Sprint and a non-competitive walk. The courses cross natural trails, forest roads, water lines, rural paths and small sections of asphalt, providing a diverse and authentic trail running experience.
Designed for athletes seeking both competition and adventure, Trail Vale do Ceira combines demanding terrain, scenic landscapes and strong community support in one of the most beautiful trail-running areas around Coimbra.
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View eventXXXVI Templars Open Water Crossing
The XXXVI Templars Open Water Crossing takes place on September 27, 2026, at Praia Fluvial de Vila Nova, in Tomar. The event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in river conditions on the River Nabão, the competition features a 5000m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, alongside 1500m and 400m promotional distances. The race contributes to the national ranking standings and is one of the longest-running open water events in Portugal.
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View eventBook on RaceFinderCoutos Natura Challenge
The Coutos Natura Challenge 2026 is a trail running event scheduled for September 27, 2026, in the Viseu district of Portugal, covering the parishes of Coutos de Viseu, Bodiosa, São Miguel do Mato, and Ribafeita. It offers four race options: a 30 km long trail, a 20 km short trail, a 10 km mini trail, and a 10 km non-competitive walk.
The event is open to athletes aged 18 and over for the competitive trails, with the mini trail open to those 13 and older, and the walk open to participants aged 4 and above with parental authorization. The race emphasizes ecological responsibility and cultural promotion of the region, featuring technical, wild, and challenging trails with granite formations, water crossings, and potentially muddy sections.
The event includes a festive atmosphere with a warm reception, speaker, abundant and warm aid stations, photographers, a large audience, and a final communal lunch, making it a celebration of trail running and community.
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View eventSanta Justa Trail 2026
Trail Santa Justa 2026 is a trail running event taking place on September 27, 2026, in Valongo, Portugal. The event features three competitive distances: 31 km, 15 km, and 10 km, with the 10 km distance available for running or walking.
The 31 km long trail has a positive elevation gain of 1500m and is part of the ATRP National Trail Circuit, while the 15 km trail with 850m elevation gain is part of the ATRP National Trail Sprint Circuit. The 10 km route has a 300m positive elevation gain. All races are open to participants aged 18 and over.
The race starts and finishes near the Igreja de Santa Justa and offers a challenging mountain trail experience with strict time limits and mandatory equipment for safety. The event includes individual and team classifications with age categories and awards.
