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The Campeonato Nacional de Biatle 2026 is a continuous outdoor biathle race taking place on October 4, 2026, at Praia Fluvial de Mourão, Portugal. This event features multiple distances tailored to various age categories, from SUB-9 to Masters 70+, with running and swimming segments.
The race is open to all categories, making it accessible for a wide range of participants. The event is organized by the Federação Portuguesa do Pentatlo Moderno and the Câmara Municipal de Mourão, promising a competitive and well-structured championship atmosphere.
Vouzela Epic Trails 2026 is a trail running event series taking place in Vouzela, Portugal, with the Trilho Medieval race scheduled for October 4, 2026. The event offers two trail distances: 10 km and 20 km, alongside pedestrian walking routes.
The races are open to all athletes, both federated and non-federated, with multiple age categories for men and women. Participants can compete in individual races or as part of clubs, with classifications for both individual and collective results.
Vouzela Epic Trails promotes the region as a prime destination for nature sports, encouraging healthy lifestyles and local community engagement. The event features a festive atmosphere with awards for top finishers and participants completing all three trail races in the series.
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The Folgosa Armamar Douro Triathlon is a multi-format triathlon event taking place on October 5, 2026, in the Douro region of Portugal. It features several race formats including Medium Distance Triathlon (Campeonato Norte Absoluto and Open Race), Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon, Sprint Aquabike, Super Sprint Triathlon, and Super Sprint Duathlon.
The event is open to all athletes born in specified years depending on the race distance, with categories for juniors, cadets, and various age groups up to 99 years old. It includes individual and relay team formats. The races are held on road courses along the Douro River and surrounding roads, with swim segments in the Douro River.
The competition is part of the Northern Absolute Championship and offers a festive atmosphere with prize ceremonies and classifications by gender, age group, club, and relay teams. The event is organized jointly by the Associação Desportiva e Cultural da Folgosa do Douro and the Municipality of Armamar, with technical support from the Portuguese Triathlon Federation.
The II Trail das Vindimas takes place on October 4, 2026, in Jerumelo, Mafra, Lisbon District. Organized by Clube de Futebol do Jerumelo, the event offers three routes through the natural landscapes surrounding the region: a Long Trail, a Short Trail and a Hiking Route.
Starting and finishing at the Clube de Futebol do Jerumelo headquarters, the event aims to promote local tourism, environmental awareness and outdoor sports. The Long Trail is also part of the Lisbon Athletics Association Trail Circuit.
Participants will experience rural trails, natural landscapes and the vineyards surrounding Jerumelo, in a trail running event designed for both competitive athletes and recreational participants.
The Sesimbra Bay Open Water Crossing takes place on October 5, 2026, in Sesimbra Bay. The event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in Atlantic sea conditions within the sheltered bay of Sesimbra, the competition features a 2500m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, alongside a 1500m promotional distance. The race contributes to the national ranking standings.
The Volkswagen Run is a running event taking place on October 25, 2026, in Palmela, Portugal, at the Volkswagen Autoeuropa facilities. It features a main 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and Mini races for children with distances ranging from approximately 300 to 1000 meters depending on age category.
The main 10 km race is open to athletes born in 2007 or earlier (18+), while the walk is open to all ages. The Mini races are for children born between 2013 and 2021, with the youngest category allowing accompaniment by a guardian. The event offers a family-friendly atmosphere within the largest car factory in the country.
Participants can enjoy well-marked courses inside the Volkswagen Autoeuropa and adjacent industrial park, with hydration stations along the routes. The event includes categories for juniors, seniors, and various veteran age groups.
The 1º Troféu de Seiça by ORION is a road cycling race taking place on October 5, 2026, in Seiça, Ourém, Portugal. The race covers a total distance of 47.04 km on a closed circuit of 6.72 km per lap with a positive elevation gain of 106 meters per lap.
This open event welcomes licensed cyclists from various categories including Sub-19, Sub-23, Elites, and Masters (30, 40, 50, 60), both male and female, as well as CPT and Open license holders. It is regulated by the Portuguese Cycling Federation and supported by local authorities.
The race features a mountain classification rewarding the best climber on designated laps, prize money for top finishers in general, mountain, team, and age group classifications, and a ceremonial award presentation. The event promotes road cycling, healthy living, team spirit, and local heritage.
The 10th Grande Prémio do Vale Grande 2026 is a road running event taking place on October 5, 2026, in Odivelas, Portugal. The race offers a 10 km distance, along with additional 5 km runs, a children's race called Corrida do Valentim with various age categories, and a walking event.
Open to participants of all ages and both sexes, with a maximum of 1000 participants allowed. The event features a festive atmosphere with a traditional post-race gathering including food and drinks. The race is organized by Associação Vale Grande and Câmara Municipal de Odivelas, with support from local authorities.
Participants can enjoy a well-supported course with multiple hydration stations and a technical athlete kit including a t-shirt, bib, chip timing for the 5 km and 10 km races, and medals for all finishers.
The IV Trail 'por terras da Baronia' is a trail running event taking place on October 5, 2026, in Vila Nova da Baronia, Alvito, Portugal. It features competitive distances of approximately 17 km and 31 km, as well as a 14 km walking route.
The event is open to all participants, federated or not, with age categories for men and women ranging from 18 years and above. Minors under 18 may only participate in the walking route. The race is part of the Baixo Alentejo 2027 Trail and Trail-Sprint Circuits.
The course is characterized by medium to high difficulty, mostly on dirt roads, offering a natural setting that attracts regular, moderate, and beginner runners. The event includes a convivial lunch with prize ceremonies and a raffle for finishers.