Running
341 Races
The Transcávado Slow Race® is a GPS-guided mountain bike event for leisure and adventure, held in two stages on October 3 and 4, 2026. The first stage covers approximately 70 km from Montalegre to Rio Caldo, with medium to high difficulty, and the second stage covers about 80 km from Rio Caldo to Esposende, with medium difficulty.
The route follows rural paths, trails, and forest roads mainly along the Cávado River, crossing several municipalities and offering breathtaking mountain and valley landscapes. The event is open to all participants and includes GPS track provision and safety support.
The Pisão Extreme 2026 is a skyrunning challenge through the dramatic Serra da Arada, organized by SpotCriativo Eventos with support from the São Pedro do Sul Municipality. Taking place on October 3–4, 2026, this event offers five circular trail courses, all under the auspices of the Portuguese Federation of Camping and Mountaineering (FCMP).
With distances ranging from 4 km to 65 km, Pisão Extreme caters to a wide spectrum of athletes — from beginners testing vertical gains to ultra-endurance mountain runners. Each course delivers rugged ascents, technical terrain, and breathtaking natural scenery.
This is not just a race — it’s a high-altitude test of resilience, autonomy, and mountain spirit.
The II Troféu de Resistência BTT de Alenquer – Inter Freguesias is a mountain bike endurance race series organized by the Municipality of Alenquer, taking place across multiple dates and locations in 2026. The event includes nine independent races held in various parishes within Alenquer, with the final race scheduled for October 4, 2026, in Cabanas do Chão.
The races feature 2-hour endurance formats on courses ranging from 4 to 7 km, primarily on dirt roads and single-tracks. The competition is open to all athletes aged 16 and above, both federated and non-federated, with categories for men, women, and e-bikes across different age groups.
This series promotes mountain biking in the region, offering a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere with individual race trophies and an overall trophy for the best cumulative performance across the series.
The 1st Trail A.D.C. Grimancelos is a trail running event taking place on October 4, 2026, organized by the Associação Desportiva e Cultural de Grimancelos. The event aims to promote the local community from a sporting and social perspective.
The event features a 15 km timed trail run open to participants aged 18 and over, and an 8 km non-timed walk open to all ages, with minors required to be accompanied by an adult. The trail run includes varied terrain with elevation changes and technical difficulty.
Participants will enjoy a community-focused atmosphere with trophies awarded in multiple age categories for the trail run, including general and masters divisions, as well as a prize for the largest team. The walk offers a non-competitive option for a wide range of ages.
The 7th Rota da Vitela is a non-competitive mountain bike ride taking place on October 4, 2026, in Fafe, Braga. The event focuses on promoting the region's culture and vitela (veal), emphasizing leisure, socializing, and enjoyment among participants.
The route covers approximately 40 km with medium to high difficulty, including technical sections on public and private paths. Participants aged 14 to 70 can join, with minors requiring a signed responsibility term. The event offers food and drink stops, bike washing, showers, and a traditional veal sandwich with a drink at the finish.
The 1st Raid and Mini Raid BTT CCR Alqueidão da Serra is a mountain bike cycling event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Alqueidão da Serra, Porto de Mós, Portugal. It features two routes: the RAID of approximately 51 km with 1200 meters of positive elevation gain, and the MINI-RAID of about 30 km with 900 meters of positive elevation gain.
The event is open to the general public, including participants aged 15 and older, without the need for a sports license. It offers various age and gender categories for both routes, including e-bike classifications. The race courses traverse the beautiful trails of the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park, combining paths, trails, forest roads, and rural roads, with safety support and clear signage.
The atmosphere is competitive and organized, with individual and team classifications, prizes, and a meal option after the race. The event includes support facilities such as changing rooms and aid stations, making it suitable for mountain biking enthusiasts of different levels.
The 3rd Edition Trilhos do Lobo is a trail running and walking event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Carris, Évora de Alcobaça. It features a non-competitive 12 km trail run and an accessible 8 km walk through natural trails.
Open to all participants with prior registration, the event emphasizes personal challenge and enjoyment of nature without official rankings or timing. The routes explore the scenic Vale Encantado, Vale das Ripas, and Fonte Santa areas.
The event fosters community spirit and outdoor physical activity, supported by local organizations and sponsors, creating a welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers alike.
The 28th Grande Prémio de Atletismo 3 Santos Populares / 3rd Corrida da Esperança Aristides De Sousa Mendes is a running race taking place on October 4, 2026, in Carregal do Sal, Portugal. The event features a main race of approximately 10,700 meters for Juniors, Seniors, and Veterans, and a 4,500-meter race for Juveniles.
This open event welcomes federated and non-federated athletes, as well as popular runners and individuals. The race starts at Casa/Museu Aristides De Sousa Mendes and finishes at the Grupo Desportivo 3 Santos Populares headquarters in Póvoa de Santo Amaro.
Alongside the races, there is also a walking event starting and finishing at the club's headquarters. The event offers a festive atmosphere with prizes, refreshments, and T-shirts for registered participants.
The Vila Wild Trail is a trail running event taking place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Vilar Maior, Sabugal, Guarda, Portugal. The race features multiple distances: 24 km (Trail Longo), 14 km (Trail Curto), 9 km Mini Trail, and a 9 km Caminhada (walk).
The event is open to various age groups with minimum age requirements depending on the distance, and minors must be accompanied by an adult for some distances. The race is organized by Associação Muralhas de Vilar Maior and offers a unique experience combining sport, history, and nature, starting and finishing at the medieval Castle of Vilar Maior, with scenic trails along the Côa River and diverse terrain.
The event includes a children's trail for ages 3 to 8, making it family-friendly. The atmosphere is both competitive and recreational, with a focus on enjoying the natural and historical surroundings.
The Passeio BTT "Trilhos Bike Racers" is a non-competitive mountain bike event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Santos (Santarém), Portugal. The event features two route options: approximately 40 km and 25 km.
Open to both federated and non-federated participants aged 15 and older, the event is organized by Associação Bike Racers Club Btt and is part of the Festas em Honra da Nossa Senhora das Maravilhas 2026. The routes follow roads, paths, and trails in the Santarém municipality, with free pace and no timed results.
The atmosphere is recreational and inclusive, with simultaneous starts for both distances and support including solid and liquid refreshments, support vehicles, and bike washing points. An optional lunch is also available.