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View eventBaía de Sesimbra Open Water Crossing
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.
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View eventVolkswagen Run
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.
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View eventBook on RaceFinder1st TROPHY OF SEIÇA
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.
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View eventBook on RaceFinder10th Great Prize of Vale Grande 2026
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.
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View eventDouro Ultra Trail 2026
The Douro Ultra Trail 2026 is a trail running event taking place on October 9-10, 2026, in Peso da Régua, Portugal. It features four race distances: approximately 100 km (Ultra Trail Endurance), 50 km (Trail Longo), 28 km (Trail), and 15 km (Trail Curto).
Participants must be at least 18 years old for the Ultra Trail Endurance and Trail Longo races, while minors can participate in the shorter distances if accompanied by a responsible adult. The event allows individual and duo participation for the longer distances, emphasizing self-sufficiency and endurance in mountainous terrain with significant elevation gains.
The race courses include a variety of natural trails, forest roads, and some asphalt sections, with challenging elevation profiles and strict time cut-offs. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with individual, duo, and team classifications and podium awards.
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View eventBook on RaceFinderAÇR FITNESS CHALLENGE
The AÇR Fitness Challenge is a hybrid competition combining running and various functional challenges, taking place on October 10 and 11, 2026, in Côja, Arganil, Portugal. The event features two formats: AÇR FULL on October 10 and AÇR HALF on October 11, with the latter being a reduced version of the full competition.
Participants can compete individually or in teams of two (male, female, or mixed pairs), with age categories ranging from 16 years and above. The race includes a sequence of running segments interspersed with functional stations such as sled push, burpees over log, wall balls, and weighted lunges, covering approximately 5.6 km in total for the full format.
The event emphasizes strict adherence to the order of stations and running segments, with penalties for infractions. It offers a competitive yet inclusive atmosphere without PRO categories, welcoming athletes with a minimum age of 16 years.
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View eventBook on RaceFinderAbrantes 100 Trail
Trail Abrantes 100 is a trail running event scheduled for October 10, 2026, in Abrantes, Portugal. The event offers multiple race distances including 100 km solo, 50 km solo, 25 km solo, 10 km solo, relay teams of 2 or 4 members, and special races for people with disabilities, as well as non-competitive walking and kids' races.
The race is open to participants aged 20 and above for the longest distances and 18 and above for shorter distances, with no age limit for disability races and no minimum age for the walking event. It is certified by the Portuguese Trail Running Association and recognized by the International Trail Running Association as a UTMB World Series Qualifier, integrating national trail circuits.
The course features semi-autonomous trail running with mandatory equipment and aid stations, and includes transitions for relay teams. The event promotes environmental awareness and local cultural and natural heritage, offering a challenging and well-organized trail running experience.
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View eventTryka PORTUGAL GRAND FINALE
TRYKA Grand Finale is a functional fitness race event taking place on 10th October 2026 at the FIL Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre in Lisbon, Portugal. The event features multiple race categories and skill levels designed to engage individuals, gyms, and companies.
The race formats include TRYKA 800 and TRYKA 500, combining running and workout stations with distances of 8 x 800m runs or 8 x 500m runs plus a final 40m sprint. Categories include Men’s, Women’s, Mixed, Open, Pro, Doubles, and Relay divisions.
The event is inclusive and competitive, welcoming all performers from across the year without a qualification process. Participants race within age divisions and receive finisher’s patches, with podium finishers awarded iconic medals that can combine into a trophy for season winners.
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View eventMTB 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.
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