Running
270 Races
The Trail da Rabanada is a trail running event taking place on December 12, 2026, in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, with start and finish at Campo de Futebol de Romariz. The event offers three distances: a 21 km long trail, a 12 km trail, and an 8 km walk.
The trail races are open to federated and non-federated athletes aged 18 and over, while the walk is open to all ages with minors required to be accompanied by an adult. The courses run through the parishes of Romariz and Escariz, providing a scenic and challenging experience.
The event is organized by Associação Bravos e Bravitas in partnership with local municipal and parish authorities, featuring competitive categories for men and women, including senior and veteran age groups, with team classifications and trophies for top finishers.
The 13th São Silvestre da Batalha is a running event taking place on December 12, 2026, in Batalha, Leiria. It features a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, open to athletes registered with any association, popular organizations, schools, or individuals.
Participants can register individually or as part of a team until December 6, 2026. The event includes various age categories from juniors to veterans, with separate classifications for men and women. There is also a youth race on the same day with multiple short-distance categories for children and teenagers.
The race offers a festive atmosphere with personalized race kits, medical support, and awards for top finishers in general and veteran categories. The event is organized by Atlético Clube Batalha in partnership with the local municipality and athletics association.
The 3rd São Silvestre de Vila Nova de Santo André is a running and walking event scheduled for December 12, 2026, in Vila Nova de Santo André, Setúbal. It features two courses: a 10 km race and a 5 km walk, both starting and finishing at Avenida de Sines near Parque Central.
The event is open to all participants with age categories for the 10 km race, including male and female divisions from under 18 to 65-69 years. It is organized by Os Kotas in partnership with the Câmara Municipal de Santiago do Cacém and the Junta de Freguesia de Santo André.
Participants will enjoy a festive atmosphere with support services including timing chips, aid stations, and post-race meals. The event promotes sports practice, gender equality, and regional traditions.
The 62nd São Silvestre de Ponta Delgada is a running event taking place on December 12, 2026, in Ponta Delgada, Azores. It features two running courses and one walking route, including a Mini-Run of 1.3 km for younger and adapted sport categories, a main race of 6.2 km for other age groups, and a 4 km walk.
The race is open to both federated and non-federated athletes across multiple age categories, from children to veterans, including adapted sport participants. It offers individual and team classifications with trophies and monetary prizes for various categories.
The event has a festive atmosphere with a broad participant profile, including children, adults, and adapted sport athletes, making it inclusive and community-oriented.
The IV São Silvestre de Fafe is a running event taking place on December 12, 2026, in Fafe, Portugal. It features a 10 km timed race and a 5 km recreational walk.
The 10 km race is open to all athletes aged 18 and over, with a maximum of 3000 participants, while the 5 km walk has a limit of 1000 participants. The race starts and finishes at Praça 25 de Abril, beginning at 18:00.
The event offers monetary prizes for top finishers in various age categories and includes a mid-race sprint prize at the 5 km mark. The atmosphere combines competitive racing with recreational participation.
The 3rd São Silvestre / 48th Grande Prémio de Atletismo Cidade da Guarda is a running event scheduled for December 13, 2026, in the city center of Guarda, Portugal. The races start and finish on Avenida dos Bombeiros Egitanienses near the La Vie Shopping Center.
This event offers multiple distances including 9 km, 3 km, 2 km, 1.2 km, 0.4 km for different age categories, and a 3 km walking event. It is open to both federated and non-federated athletes of all ages and sexes, including children and veterans.
The course features urban streets with a positive elevation gain of 70 meters per 3 km lap. The event includes individual and team classifications with monetary prizes and trophies, creating a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere for all participants.
The VII Trail do Falcão Real is a trail running event scheduled for December 13, 2026, in Alcoutim, Algarve, Portugal. It features three main distances: a 32 km Trail Longo, a 17 km Trail Sprint, and a 10 km Mini Trail/Caminhada, all starting and finishing in Alcoutim.
Participants must be at least 18 years old, with a maximum age limit of 75 years. The event includes a Trail Kids race and offers a challenging course with significant elevation gains, including 1500 m positive elevation for the longest trail. The race is organized by Grupo Desportivo de Alcoutim Trail Runners in collaboration with local authorities.
The race atmosphere is competitive and well-structured, with strict rules on conduct and mandatory equipment. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each category and team classifications for Sprint and Trail Longo. The event also provides support stations and medical coverage to ensure safety.
The 3º Trail Winter Challenge S.A. – Vila Galé is a trail running event scheduled for December 13, 2026, in Ericeira, starting and finishing at the Vila Galé Hotel. It features three distances: a long trail of approximately 20 km, a short trail of around 14 km, and a leisure walk of about 12 km. The event is open to all participants aged 18 and older, with competitive classifications for the trail distances and no classification for the walk.
This race is part of the Circuito Challenge S.A. 2026, offering a unique opportunity for participants to compete in a series of three trail challenges throughout the year. The course runs mostly through natural trails with stunning views of the coastline, combining interior paths with scenic sea vistas, offering a beautiful and challenging environment.
The atmosphere is community-oriented and environmentally conscious, promoting trail running with zero environmental impact and initiatives like plogging during the walk. The event also includes prizes for top finishers, the largest team, and oldest participants, along with a unique finisher medal in puzzle format tying the three races in the circuit together. The event caters to competitive runners and leisure walkers alike, encouraging participation from a broad range of ages and skill levels.
The 2nd edition of São Silvestre de Arrifana is a running event taking place on December 13, 2026, in Arrifana, Santa Maria da Feira. The race starts and finishes at Largo Manuel José Pereira at 18:00.
The event offers a 10 km race and a 5 km family walk. It is open to various age categories for both men and women, including senior and veteran divisions.
The race features a single aid station at the 5 km mark and a maximum duration of 2 hours. The event atmosphere is community-oriented with a family walk included.
The 12th Corrida São Silvestre da Golegã is a running event scheduled for December 18, 2026, in Golegã, Portugal. The race features a 10 km course starting and finishing at the Pórtico de Entrada da Vila da Golegã, with an additional 5 km walk event.
The race is open to all individuals in suitable physical condition, including minors under 18 who must present a signed responsibility waiver. The event offers competitive categories by age and gender, with prizes for top finishers and teams.
The race takes place on city streets with water stations and is supported by safety personnel, creating a festive and competitive atmosphere. Participants receive a race kit including a t-shirt and dorsal number, with showers and changing facilities available.