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The São Silvestre de Barcelos 2026 is a running event taking place on December 5, 2026, in Barcelos, Portugal. It includes a main race of approximately 10 km, a walk of about 5 km, and children’s races with various distances.
The event is open to participants born up to 2010 for the main race and up to 2021 for the walk, with children’s races for those born between 2013 and 2022. The race and walk have time limits of 2 hours and 15 minutes respectively, and the children’s races are non-competitive.
The start and finish for the main race and walk are at Avenida da Liberdade, Barcelos, while the children’s races start and finish at Parque da Cidade de Barcelos. The event offers a festive atmosphere with races for all ages and includes a social children’s race to promote youth sports participation.
The 2nd Edition of São Silvestre d’Almourol is a trail running and walking event taking place on December 5, 2026, in Tancos, Vila Nova da Barquinha, Portugal. Participants can choose between a 10 km trail run or a 6 km walk along trails around the Almourol Castle and its scenic surroundings.
The event is open to all individuals aged 18 and over, with no distinction of gender or nationality, requiring prior registration. The race offers a festive atmosphere with a sunset start and includes timed competition for the trail run.
Participants will enjoy the unique landscape of the Almourol Castle trails, with liquid and solid refreshment stations, and a finisher medal. Awards are given to the top three overall and age category finishers in the trail run.
The 11th São Silvestre de Idanha-a-Nova is a running event scheduled for December 5, 2026, in Idanha-a-Nova. It features multiple race categories for all ages, including children and veterans, with distances ranging from 700 meters to 10 kilometers.
The race is open to all athletes, federated or not, clubs, associations, and the general public. It offers a festive atmosphere with a new course, monetary prizes, and a special non-competitive 5 km walk/run event.
Participants receive a personalized bib, finisher medal, jersey, and traditional soup, making it a unique community experience with awards for individuals and teams.
The SPT Urban Night Trail – Alenquer Presépio de Portugal is a trail running event taking place on December 5, 2026, in Alenquer. It features a competitive 13 km trail run and a non-competitive 8 km walk, both starting and finishing at Largo Espírito Santo.
The 13 km trail is open to athletes aged 16 and over, with official classification and electronic timing. The walk is open to all ages and is non-competitive. The event promotes trail running while highlighting the historical, cultural, and festive Christmas atmosphere of Alenquer.
Participants experience a mostly urban course with trails through emblematic and decorated areas of the town, combining sport with local heritage. The event includes age categories for men and women and awards for individual and team performances.
Trail da Amizade 2026 is a trail running event taking place on December 5 and 6, 2026, in Santiago da Guarda, Ansião, Portugal. The event offers multiple distances including 50 km, 32 km, 19 km, 12 km, and a non-competitive 12 km walk, as well as a Trail Kids race with distances from 1,000 to 3,000 meters adjusted by age.
The event is open to athletes aged 4 and above, with parental authorization required for minors. It includes the TdA Challenge Extreme, a combined challenge of the 32 km and 50 km races. The Trail Longo and Trail Curto distances are part of the 6th Municipal Championship of Ansião and may also count towards regional, national, or international circuits.
Participants will experience technical trails, paths, and tracks through the scenic and cultural landscapes of Sicó and Santiago da Guarda. The event fosters a spirit of friendship, challenge, and discovery, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and respect for the environment.
The 8th São Silvestre de Mozelos is a running event scheduled for December 5, 2026, in Mozelos, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. The race features an 8.6 km course for veterans and seniors, and a 4.3 km solidarity walk open to all ages.
The race is open to junior, senior, and veteran athletes, with a registration limit of 500 participants. The event includes monetary and collective trophies for individual and team performances, with categories for different veteran age groups.
The race route consists of two laps for the running event and one lap for the walk, taking place on the streets of Mozelos. The event offers a festive atmosphere with podium ceremonies and support for a charitable cause through the walk.
São Silvestre de Fátima 2026 is a running race scheduled for December 5, 2026, in Ourém, Portugal. This event offers a competitive and festive atmosphere for runners.
The race is open to participants according to the official regulations and is organized by STOP and GO Events. It provides an opportunity to compete in a well-structured event in a notable location.
The Maratona do Algarve 2026 is a running event scheduled for December 6, 2026, with start and finish at Marina de Vilamoura. It features multiple race distances including a full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.0975 km), 10K run, and a 5 km solidarity walk.
The races are open to participants born in specified years or earlier, with the marathon and half marathon requiring participants born in 2006 or earlier, and the 10K for those born in 2008 or earlier. The solidarity walk is open to all ages and is non-competitive.
The event follows strict regulations from the Portuguese Athletics Federation and World Athletics, offering a festive atmosphere with a variety of distances to accommodate different runners and walkers.
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The XX Edition Maratona BTT Canha is a mountain bike marathon event taking place on December 6, 2026, in Canha, Setúbal. It offers two distances: a 60 km marathon for experienced riders and a 35 km half marathon for those seeking a more relaxed ride.
The event welcomes all types of mountain bikes, including e-bikes, with separate general classifications for e-bike categories. It is a leisure-focused event, not part of any competitive championship or series, emphasizing enjoyment of nature trails and promoting the region.
Participants range from youth to veterans, with categories for men and women, and the race atmosphere is recreational and community-oriented, with support and amenities such as refreshments, showers, and bike washing.