Running
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135 Races
View eventBook on RaceFinderPaimouro Trail
The Trail do Paimouro 2026 is a trail running event taking place on October 3, 2026, in Canas de Senhorim, Viseu, Portugal. It offers multiple distances including a Long Trail of approximately 26 km with 1000 meters positive elevation gain, a Short Trail of approximately 16 km with 600 meters positive elevation gain, a non-competitive 10 km walk, and an 8 km recreational walk without classification.
The event is open to participants aged 18 and over for the Long Trail, 16 and over for the Short Trail, and 12 and over for the walks. Minors under 18 must present a responsibility waiver signed by a guardian. The Trail do Paimouro is organized by Associação Desportiva e Cultural Anti Social Social Run Club with local support.
The courses mainly run through trails, rural paths, forest areas, and secondary roads, marked with ribbons and directional signs. The event includes competitive classifications for men and women across various age categories and teams, with monetary prizes for top finishers.
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1st Ribas Challenge - Javali Night Trail
The 1st Ribas Challenge – Javali Night Trail is a night trail running event taking place on October 3, 2026, in Ribas de Cima, Fanhões, Lisbon district. The race features a single 15 km distance through trails and rural paths.
Open to all athletes aged 18 and over, regardless of federation status, this event combines a competitive and recreational spirit. Participants will experience the natural and historical surroundings of the Serra de Ribas, including paths linked to the Parque Municipal do Cabeço de Montachique and historical military structures.
The race atmosphere is challenging due to the night setting and semi-autonomous format, with mandatory equipment to ensure safety. The event includes a recovery meal at the finish and a prize ceremony, making it a complete trail running experience.
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UMT - Templários Ultra Marathon - MTB/Gravel
The Ultra Maratona Templários BTT (UMT) is a mountain bike adventure race with GPS navigation, taking place on October 3, 2026, in Tomar, Portugal. It features a challenging circular course of approximately 145 km with 3500 meters of elevation gain.
Participants can choose from several solo race options including the UMT BTT (145 km), Maratona BTT dos Templários (85 km), UMT Gravel (125 km), Maratona Gravel dos Templários (85 km), and Maratona E-bikes dos Templários (85 km). The event is open to all riders aged 18 and over, with special provisions for 15-17 year olds with parental consent.
The race is known for its high difficulty level, with mostly unpaved forest trails and paths, requiring strong endurance and navigation skills. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with official timing, classifications by age categories, and podium ceremonies.
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1st Trail Unidos por Vilares
The 1st Trail Unidos por Vilares is a trail running and walking event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Vilares, Serra de Matos, Portugal. It offers three distances: a challenging 25 km long trail, a dynamic 16 km short trail, and an 8 km non-competitive walk suitable for all ages.
The event welcomes both experienced athletes and leisure enthusiasts, promoting community spirit and showcasing the natural beauty of the Serra de Matos. Participants will experience technical trails with significant elevation changes and scenic views.
The race atmosphere encourages individual challenge and appreciation of the local environment, with a family-friendly walk included to engage all ages.
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Half Marathon de Ovar
The 36th Meia Maratona Cidade de Ovar will take place on October 4, 2026, in Ovar, Portugal. This road running event features a half marathon distance of 21.0975 km, along with a 10 km competitive race, a non-competitive walk, and a free mini-marathon for children aged 7 to 14.
The event is open to both federated and non-federated athletes, with foreign athletes allowed by invitation. It is part of the official national road race calendar and the World Athletics Global Calendar, and included in the Circuito Estrelas de Portugal series.
The race offers certified courses with official timing and classifications, supported by medical teams and security forces, and provides facilities such as showers for participants after the race.
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2 Hours of Resistance MTB Grimancelos
The 2 Horas de Resistência BTT Grimancelos is a mountain bike endurance race scheduled for October 4, 2026. It will take place in Grimancelos and features a fixed bar bike format.
The race includes solo and e-bike categories with various age divisions for both men and women, ranging from Sub 20 to Master 60 for men and Elite to Master B for women. The event welcomes a wide range of participants across these categories.
Registration opens on May 22, 2026, and closes on September 27, 2026. The race starts at 09:30, promising a competitive and challenging atmosphere for mountain bike enthusiasts.
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CIMRCC Resistance
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.
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ROUTE HEART OF THE RIA
The Rota Coração da Ria is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on October 4, 2026, in Murtosa, Portugal. The race features a single approximately 50 km route that highlights the unique amphibious landscape along the ria, including forest trails and cultivated fields.
Participation is open to all riders aged 16 and above, including those on mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes. The event starts at 09:30 from Parque da Saldida-Murtosa, with a maximum completion time of 4 hours.
The race offers a festive atmosphere with well-marked trails, three aid stations, and prizes awarded to the top finishers by gender and age categories, including a separate classification for e-bike riders.
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TRAIL A.D.C. Grimancelos
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.
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MTB ECO ROTA DO AVE - GPS
The BTT Eco Rota do Ave – GPS is a non-competitive mountain bike event taking place on October 10, 2026, in Guimarães, Portugal. It offers two route options: a 55 km course with 1000 meters of elevation gain and an 85 km course with 1900 meters of elevation gain, both featuring medium to medium-high technical and physical difficulty.
Open to participants aged 16 and older (with written authorization required for minors on the shorter route), the event emphasizes leisure, autonomy, and sustainability. Riders navigate independently using GPS, enjoying the natural landscapes along the Ave River and its tributaries, with a focus on environmental awareness and low-impact organization.
Starting and finishing at the Laboratório da Paisagem in Creixomil, Guimarães, the event promotes a connection between sport, nature, and green mobility, aligning with Guimarães’ candidacy as European Green Capital 2026.
