Running
270 Races
The 2nd São Silvestre de Vila Nova de Tazem is a competitive running event scheduled for December 26, 2026, at 15:30 in Vila Nova de Tazem, Guarda. It features a 10 km race and an 8 km walk, with the race consisting of three laps of a 3.4 km urban circuit.
The race is open to athletes aged 18 and over, with minors allowed if authorized by their guardians. The course has an average elevation of 4.3% and a total elevation gain of 210 meters, offering a moderately challenging profile through urban and rural areas.
The event promotes healthy living and sport practice, with a festive atmosphere including a walk and awards ceremony. The walk is non-competitive and primarily rural, while the race is competitive with individual categories and prizes.
The 1st Corrida São Silvestre de Caxarias is a road running event taking place on December 27, 2026, in Caxarias, Ourém. The race features a competitive 10 km run and a non-competitive 5 km walk.
The 10 km race is open to registered athletes, both federated and non-federated, with individual and age group classifications. The walk is open to all ages and aims to promote physical activity and community participation without competitive classification or prizes.
The event starts and finishes at Largo das Tílias, with the course running through the streets of Caxarias. The race offers categories for juniors, seniors, and veterans, ensuring a competitive and inclusive atmosphere.
The 7th Trail Cabeça Aldeia Natal is a trail running event taking place on December 27, 2026, in Cabeça – Seia, Guarda. The race features a single 15 km distance through the slopes of Serra da Estrela, offering participants a unique landscape experience.
Open to individuals aged 18 and over in good physical and mental condition, the event is limited to 300 athletes. It promotes local physical activity and active tourism while supporting environmental conservation through proceeds dedicated to trail maintenance and native tree planting.
Participants enjoy a festive atmosphere with included lunch and a finisher prize, making it a rewarding experience for trail running enthusiasts.
The Vulcan Trail 2027 is a trail running event taking place on January 3, 2027, in Igreja Nova, Mafra, Lisbon district. It features three races: a Long Trail of over 20 km, a Short Trail of over 12 km, and a Walk.
Open to participants aged 18 and over, the event promotes tourism, environmental awareness, and sport in natural settings. The race offers a challenging course with positive and negative elevation changes, and a time limit of 4 hours for completion.
The event includes individual competitions for men and women across various age categories, with trophies awarded to top finishers and teams, creating a competitive and community atmosphere.
The 1st Corrida dos Reis – Vila de Porto de Mós is a running event scheduled for January 9, 2027, in Porto de Mós, Leiria. The main race covers approximately 10 km and is complemented by a youth race with distances ranging from 500m to 3000m and a 6 km night walk.
The event welcomes various age categories including Sub-10 to Veterans, with individual and team classifications. It offers monetary prizes for top finishers and trophies for teams, fostering a competitive yet community-oriented atmosphere supported by the local municipality.
The 8th Corrida dos Reis – Bênção do Atleta is a running event taking place on January 10, 2027, in Fátima, Ourém. It features a main competitive race of 10 km, a youth race with variable distances according to age categories, and a non-competitive 7 km walk.
The event welcomes participants across various age groups, including juniors, seniors, and veterans, with specific categories for men and women. It is organized by FET – Fátima Escola de Triatlo with support from local authorities. The race offers a festive atmosphere with a blessing ceremony for athletes and includes prize ceremonies for both the main and youth races.
The course starts and finishes on Avenida Dom José Alves Correia da Silva near the Fátima Tourist Office, with facilities such as showers at the Estádio Papa Francisco. The event also emphasizes sportsmanship, environmental responsibility, and safety support.
The Lousa Mountain Trail 2027 is a trail running event scheduled for January 17, 2027, in Lousa, Loures, Lisbon district. It features three modalities: a Long Trail of approximately 23 km with 1,200 m positive elevation gain, a Short Trail of approximately 13 km with 600 m positive elevation gain, and a 10 km walk.
Open to participants aged 18 and over for the competitive trails, with the walk subject to organizer conditions. The event is part of the Merrell Trail Running Series, promoting sport in natural settings and environmental awareness. The race offers a competitive atmosphere with prizes for top finishers and age categories, while the walk is non-competitive.
The start and finish are at the same location in Lousa, with logistical support including solid and liquid aid stations, safety measures, and chip timing for the trails.
The Linhas de Torres 100 is a trail running event taking place on January 29 and 30, 2027, in Torres Vedras, Portugal, with the finish line at Expo Torres. It offers multiple race distances including solo and relay options for 100 km, as well as shorter distances of 50 km, 30 km, 20 km, and 10 km, plus walking and children’s races.
This event is open to participants aged 18 and over (with some exceptions for younger athletes in shorter distances) and is part of several national trail running circuits certified by the Portuguese Trail Running Association (ATRP). The race courses traverse the historic Linhas de Torres Vedras defensive lines, offering a unique blend of natural and cultural heritage in a semi-autonomous trail running format.
The atmosphere combines competitive endurance racing with family-friendly activities including ecological walks and free children’s races, making it inclusive for all ages and abilities.
The 5th Trail Vilarinho de Cima takes place on 7 February 2027 in Gandra, in the municipality of Paredes. The event brings together two competitive trail races and a recreational walk, with all routes exploring the trails and paths surrounding Gandra.
Participants can choose between the approximately 21 km Long Trail, the 13 km Short Trail and an 8 km non-competitive walk. The Long Trail starts at 09:00, followed by the Short Trail at 09:20 and the walk at 09:30.
Both trail races use timing and course checkpoints, while the walk is recreational and does not use a timing chip. Participants must carry a mobile phone, whistle, water container and their own drinking cup, as disposable cups will not be provided at aid stations.
Registration includes an official T-shirt, race bib, personal accident insurance, refreshments and a finisher medal. The event also includes individual and team prizes, emergency support and post-race showers.
The XII Trail Montes Saloios is a trail running event taking place on February 21, 2027, in Covas de Ferro, Almargem do Bispo, Sintra. It offers multiple distances including Ultra Trail 50 km, Trail Longo 31 km, Trail Curto 15 km, Trail Experience 10 km, and a 10 km Caminhada (walk).
The event is open to all interested participants, with age restrictions for some distances: Ultra Trail, Trail Longo, and Trail Curto are for those over 18 years old, while Trail Experience and Caminhada are open to all ages (minors under 16 require a guardian or responsibility waiver). The race features semi-autonomous support with mandatory equipment and several aid stations along the routes.
The race is organized by Moto Clube TT Montes Saloios with support from Associação Faz-te aos Trilhos! and aims to promote trail running and local culture. The atmosphere combines competitive and recreational elements, with prize ceremonies and a festive environment at the Pavilhão Gimnodesportivo da Liga dos Amigos de Covas de Ferro.